I’m a Celebrity star Dean McCullough has been branded ‘as desperate for fame as Meghan Markle’ as the star takes on his first Bushtucker Trial. 

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 31, will enter the Sinister Sarcophagus during Tuesday’s episode and a first look clip shows him in a sarcophagus shaped container with a separate box around his head.

He is tasked with answering questions relating to Egypt and as the container begins filling up with critters, he exclaims: ‘Jesus boys. What on earth it that? Sounds like Coco Pops. Oh my god is sounds like Coco Pops.

‘What on earth is that?’ he wails. ‘Oh my god what is that? Eugh, what is that?’ And upon learning they are giant mealworms’, Dean wails: ‘Oh my god, no! No, this is hell.’ 

Ant then asks the first question: ‘Complete this тιтle of this 1980s pop hit by the Bangles. Walk like an..?’ to which Dean correctly responds: ‘Egyptian’. 

Dean is then tasked with releasing stars using his mouth and pᴀssing them into various slots to win meals for his campmates.  

I’m a Celebrity star Dean McCullough has been branded ‘as desperate for fame as Meghan Markle’ as the star takes on his first Bushtucker Trial. 

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 31, will enter the Sinister Sarcophagus during Tuesday’s episode and a first look clip shows him in a sarcophagus shaped container with a box for his head 

He is tasked with answering questions relating to Egypt and as the container begins filling up with critters, he exclaims: ‘Jesus boys. What on earth it that? Sounds like Coco Pops!’

I’m A Celebrity viewers voted Dean to face his first Bushtucker Trial after accusing him of being ‘desperate to be in the limelight’ and ‘sucking up to Coleen Rooney.’ 

Industry insiders have since revealed that the radio star is ‘super ambitious’ and is ‘determined to climb his way to the top’.

One source even went as far as to liken his determination to secure friends in high places to being like Meghan Markle.

‘Dean is a super networker,’ one told MailOnline. ‘He will schmooze all of the agents, and basically anyone who can help him.

‘Dean wants to make it, he puts the work in but he also knows how to climb and climb.’

Dean recently signed to top talent company MC Saatchi where one of those who represents him is Madison Lygo, the daughter of ITV’s Director of Televison, Kevin Lygo.

One insider described Dean signing for the firm as a ‘clever move.’

It comes after Dean confessed he wanted to befriend WAG Coleen while in the Jungle and fans have spotted the Northern Irish presenter has a habit of always being where the 39-year-old TV personality is in the camp.

Industry insiders have since revealed that the radio star is ‘super ambitious’, with one source likening his determination to secure friends in high places to being like Meghan Markle (pictured in 2018) 

I’m A Celebrity viewers voted Dean to face his first Bushtucker Trial after accusing him of being ‘desperate to be in the limelight’ and ‘sucking up to Coleen Rooney’

Before entering the Jungle, Dean told MailOnline: ‘Can you imagine what it’s going to be like when I’m having my birthday next year.

‘I’m like, oh yeah, you know, Coleen’s going to be there and Maura. My friends are literally going to lose their s**t.

‘Like, I’ve got celebrity friends, Like, “Oh sorry, I can’t go to that, I’m just off to Lake Como with the Rooneys!”.’

It comes after ITV viewers have pointed out on X, formerly known as Twitter, ‘Dean is making sure he is in every single scene tonight.’

While others have accused him of ‘craving airtime’ for asking Coleen Rooney about her Wagatha Christie trial.

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  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.