Dean McCullough broke down in tears as he quit The Sinister Sarcophagus Bushtucker Trial during Tuesday night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity.

It all got too much for Dean during the terrifying trial which saw him trapped in a small confined space.

As he made his way to the trial area, Dean said: ‘I’m freaking out!’ as Ant and Dec introduced him to a mummy figurine which he was locked into until he shouted I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Dean, 32, 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.’

Dean McCullough, 32, quit The Sinister Sarcophagus Bushtucker Trial during Tuesday night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity

As he made his way to the trial area, Dean said: ‘I’m freaking out!’ as Ant and Dec introduced him to a mummy figurine which he was locked into until he shouted I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

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

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!’

Viewers shared their shock after Dean quit the trial, with some admitting ‘it was only sand!!’

‘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’,

It all got too much for Dean during the terrifying trial which saw him trapped in a small confined space

Dean 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’

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!’

Everyone else…rats, snakes, spiders, baby crocs ,lizards & eating kangaroo arse. Dean…… sand #ImACeleb’,

‘Dean was more scared of Sand than what critters were coming lol’.

After quitting the trial, he said: ‘It was my legs, I couldn’t move my legs. I’m sorry! I’m so sorry. It was the fact that I couldn’t move my legs. This is awful! Guys, this is awful!

‘I’ve got to go back and tell them, this is awful. I just didn’t know that sand was going to fill it up. See, if there was no sand, I would still be in there. Great surprise! That is no joke! Oh, this is so embarrᴀssing.’

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.