Ant and Dec admitted they were ‘disappointed’ that Dean McCullough quit Tuesday night’s trial as they appeared on ITV2 spin-off show I’m A Celebrity Unpacked. 

Radio presenter Dean, 32, became the first 2024 campmate to scream I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and broke down in tears during The Sinister Sarcophagus trial.

And following the show, hosts Ant and Dec joined Joel Dommett, Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers where they revealed it is frustrating when viewers don’t get to see the full trial. 

Dec said: ‘We are genuinely disappointed because you are prepared to do the whole trial and you want to see the whole thing. There’s a lot of time gone into the trials so when it’s called early your like, “oh”.

Ant agreed: ‘That’s why we continued to ask him some questions after because we were really enjoying it.’

Ant and Dec admitted they were ‘disappointed’ that Dean McCullough quit Tuesday nights trial as they appeared on ITV2 spin-off show I’m A Celebrity Unpacked

Radio presenter Dean, 32, became the first campmate to scream I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and broke down in tears during The Sinister Sarcophagus trial

Dec added: ‘But on the other side were like oh bit of an early finish, lets get out and get a suntan. 

Asked if the crew get frustrated when a celebrity quits a trial early, the Geordie duo explained that ‘loads of people’ have put effort into creating them and sometime they recycle the trials later in the series.

Ant explained: ‘Yeah there are loads of people that have built the trial and come up with it, they just want to see it done properly. 

‘Even in the past when we’ve had people not go through with it we’ve sometime bought the trials back because we want them to be seen’ 

Dean was trapped in a small confined space and was tasked to answer a series of Egypt-related questions in order to win 10 stars for camp.

For every question he answered correctly, a star was then lowered down which he had to release using only his mouth within 30 seconds.

Dean said: ‘You’re so extra this series, so extra! I went to Egypt years ago, but I wasn’t paying attention.’

Entering the sarcophagus, he admitted: ‘This is my worst nightmare because I can’t get out.’

Dec said: ‘We are genuinely disappointed because you are prepared to do the whole trial and you want to see the whole thing. There’s a lot of time gone into the trials so when it’s called early your like, “oh”

Asked if the crew get frustrated when a celebrity quits a trial early, the Geordie duo explained that ‘loads of people’ have put effort into creating them and sometime they recycle the trials later in the series

Dean was trapped in a small confined space and was tasked to answer a series of Egypt-related questions in order to win 10 stars for camp 

As the Trial kicked off, sand surrounded Dean’s legs and was joined by giant mealworms and crickets tipped into his head compartment. He got two stars before quitting

Dean baffled viewers after quitting the trial as they couldn’t believe he was more scared of the sand over the critters, while others branded it ‘the easiest trial in show history’ 

As the Trial kicked off, sand surrounded Dean’s legs and was joined by giant mealworms and crickets tipped into his head compartment. 

Despite answering two correct questions and successfully releasing the stars, Dean said: ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’

Dean baffled viewers after quitting the trial as they couldn’t believe he was more scared of the sand over the critters, while others branded it ‘the easiest trial in show history’.

Viewers shared their shock on X, writing: ‘Probably the easiest trial in I’m a celeb history! Dean is definitely going to be up for every trial now!! A tad bit too dramatic! #ImACeleb’,

‘Me watching dean say I’m a celeb because he couldn’t move his legs in sand. #ImACeleb’,

‘As if Dean said “I’m a celebrity get me out of here” because of some sand!!! #ImACeleb’,

‘If Sand stopped Dean..hes not coping with anything #ImACeleb’,

‘#ImACeleb I was gonna drown in the sand cos it was all the way up to my knees ….. sorry Dean but you’re the chosen one this year’,

‘The fact Dean quit because of sand on his legs and not the bugs on his face #ImACeleb’

At the end of Tuesday’s episode, Ant and Dec revealed the public chose Dean and GK Barry to do Wednesday night’s trial. 

To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Tuesday at 9pm 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  

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.