I'm A Celeb's Coleen Rooney embraces GK Barry as she meets her campmates for the first time ahead of hotly-anticipated jungle entrance

Coleen Rooney looked overjoyed to be meeting her campmates in new sH๏τs from the WAG’s first day down under.

The star, 38, embraced TikTok star GK Barry as the pair met on the beach alongside comedian Melvin Odoom, Coronation Street star Alan Halsall and boxing legend Barry McGuigan.

Dressed for the part, Coleen looked jungle ready in a khaki cropped jacket and matching cargo pants.

Meanwhile Melvin opted for a more relaxed vibe as he wore a mesh orange polo top and matching linen trousers.

The five appeared in good spirits as they laughed together on the beach as they prepare to go on an epic race to kickstart their jungle journey in one of the most compeтιтive launch shows ever.

This year’s celebrities will pair up and partake in a number of challenges in a bid to cross the finish line first and become the camp leaders.

I’m A Celeb’s Coleen Rooney embraced GK Barry as she met her campmates for the first time ahead of her H๏τly-anticipated jungle entrance this Sunday

Dressed for the part, the WAG, 38, looked jungle ready in a khaki cropped jacket and matching cargo pants

The winning pair will be awarded the coveted тιтle of the first leaders of camp and will be exempt from any chores and gain the privilege of sleeping in the Leaders’ lodge.

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The recent snaps come after it was revealed the other campmates will take on the first horrific drinking challenge in the first few minutes of the ITV show, which will air on Sunday.

They had to consume a cocktail of blended bull’s penis with fish eyes and a garnish of vomish fruit before parachuting onto the beach.

In new pictures, stars Dean McCullough, Tulisa Contostavlos, Danny Jones, Jane Moore and Oti Mabuse were seen chatting with longtime hosts Ant and Dec at the million dollar Queensland mansion before being handed a glᴀss each.

Radio 1 DJ Dean was seen heaving as he smelt the unpleasant blended drink before the stars were forced to drink it.

Oti and Tulisa held the disgusting drink which had a straw and cocktail umbrella while stood next to a sick bucket.

Following the challenge, Ant and Dec delivered the five stars more instructions of their next task and Tulisa, Danny, Oti, Jane and Dean were all spotted running from the house across the grounds to awaiting helicopters.

The five celebrities were whisked away 700km North of the mansion to Byron Bay where they completed a parachute jump down to the beach where the remaining contestants were waiting.

Comedian Melvin Odoom opted for a more relaxed vibe as he wore a mesh orange polo top and matching linen trousers

Grace opted for a white body con jumpsuit as she arrived for the show

This year’s celebrities will pair up and partake in a number of challenges in a bid to cross the finish line first and become the camp leaders

The winning pair will be awarded the coveted тιтle of the first leaders of camp and will be exempt from any chores and gain the privilege of sleeping in the Leaders’ lodge

Coleen pointed at the sky as they spotted the other contestants arriving via helicopter

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall is taking a break from the cobbles as he heads down under

Coleen looked in great spirits as she shaded her eyes from the Australian sun

Grace looked enthusiastic as she ran onto the beach

The group were seen gathered round as Melvin looked to be reading a message attached to a lifeguard pole

The stars appeared windswept as they stood on the beach

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There was some drama though amid the friendly scenes as Loose Women star Jane’s jump went drastically wrong.

The ITV star, 62, ended up landing a quarter of a mile down the beach, landing on holiday makers.

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She was unharmed and was seen walking toward her intended landing sport where she was consoled by her campmates.

After their dramatic arrival the celebs will head into camp where more challenges await.

This year’s campmates will need to bring their A-game from the get-go, as they prepare for an epic race called Snakes & Leaders to kickstart their jungle journey.

Promising to be the most compeтιтive launch ever, the campmates will be instructed to pair up and partake in a number of challenges, competing against their fellow campmates in a bid to cross the finish line first.

It’s all to play for, as throughout the challenges there will be plenty of opportunities to overtake and fight to the finish.

The winning pair will be awarded the coveted тιтle of the first leaders of camp, they’ll be exempt from any chores, will get to sleep in the Leaders’ lodge, and run the camp exactly the way they’d like.

Oti looked sensational in a black jumpsuit in newly released sH๏τs

Tulisa looked ready for business as she flashed her toned abs in a white cropped top

Danny is hoping to follow in his bandmate Dougie Poynter’s footsteps after he was crowned King Of The Jungle back in 2011

Jane looked stylish in a black jumpsuit with white detailing and funky green trainers

Grace was seen laughing along with Barry

The group shared a hug as Alan joined the duo

The five all looked shocked as they pointed to the sky

This year’s I’m A Celebrity campmates have been thrown in at the deep end as they take on the first horrific drinking challenge in the first few minutes of the ITV show, set to air on Sunday

Dean heaved over the blended drink which had a straw and umbrella cocktail made of blended bull’s penis with fish eyes and a garnish of vomish fruit

In new pictures, stars Jane Moore, Dean McCullough, Oti Mabuse, Tulisa Contostavlos, and Danny Jones all had to down the drink

Following the challenge, Ant and Dec delivered the five stars more instructions of their next task

Tulisa, Danny, Oti, Jane and Dean were all spotted running from the house across the grounds to awaiting helicopters

Tulisa rocked a white crop top and trousers as she ran to a waiting helicopter

The five celebrities were whisked away 700km North of the mansion to Byron Bay where they completed a parachute jump down to the beach where the remaining contestants were waiting

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts this Sunday 17th November, on ITV1, STV and ITVX

The luxurious Leaders’ Lodge boasts two comfy beds with mattresses, shelter from the rain, as well as plush duvets and pillows guaranteed to keep them warm and snug during their jungle stay.

The notorious camp leader chair has also transformed this year, with two red leatherbound seats for the two equal leaders of camp, working closely together at all times to rule and maintain a harmonious camp.

And that’s not all, as always in the jungle, the campmates should expect the unexpected as there’s a hidden twist guaranteed to shake things up which will unlock more power and additional perks than ever before for the camp leaders.

The challenge revelation comes after on Wednesday hosts Ant and Dec couldn’t contain their excitement as they fell to the floor after casting their eyes on the jungle for the first time this year.

While rumours have swirled for months about the stars set to be jetting to Australia for a three-week stay in the rat-infested camp, first look snaps earlier this week gave fans a full glimpse at the lineup.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts this Sunday 17th November, on ITV1, STV and ITVX

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.

DANNY JONES

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.

He is also a coach on The Voice UK.

BARRY MCGUIGAN

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986.

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.

DEAN MCCULLOUGH

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ

FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.

JANE MOORE

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.

MELVIN ODOOM

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.

TULISA