REVEREND RICHARD COLES

The campmates faced their punishment during Thursday’s episode of I’m A Celebrity, after Dean Mc Cullough mischievously snuck in contraband – and a second celeb’s banned item was discovered.

Radio star Dean, 32, secretly told Jane Moore, 62, he had smuggled some tea bags into camp and asked her if she wanted some during Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV show.

The show has a host of items which celebrities are banned to take into camp each year, including their own clothes, makeup, condiments, food and pillows. 

Dean put his plan into action  and got up to no good as he slyly took a tea bag from his hidden contraband supply and dropped it into that morning’s H๏τ water.

When the ‘H๏τ water’ was served, the dark colour in the mugs confused the campmates and a befuddled Barry questioned: ‘Why are they dark?’

Alan joked: ‘We got a bit of mud in the kettle but if you try it, it’s not too bad.’

The campmates faced their punishment during Thursday’s episode of I’m A Celebrity , after Dean Mc Cullough mischievously snuck in contraband

Dean put his plan into action and got up to no good as he slyly took a tea bag from his hidden contraband supply and dropped it into that morning’s H๏τ water

Barry was still unsure, but as he took a sip of the suspicious looking water, he realised, and gives a sly wink back to Alan and Dean who laughed along as he said: ‘Fantastic!’

In high spirits, the campmates all cheered with their tea, as Dean said: ‘To whatever today has in store!’

However, it came back to bite the celebs later on after Maura Higgns and Richard Coles faced their first challenge of the series. 

Not knowing what to expect, when they reached the clearing, they were greeted with a note that details the challenge as another opportunity to convince one of their fellow celebrities that life in the Jungle Junkyard is really tough.

Learning that Melvin will join them in the ‘Waste Facility’, they are told ‘you will be on the top level and drop offal onto him in the section below. If he can catch it and fill the bucket to the yellow line, he will win a treat for the main camp.’

However, as part of the Jungle Junkyard mission, there was a twist as they read: ‘While it will be tough for him, you will not endure any hardship, in fact quite the opposite but he must think you are also having a terrible time.’

As Maura joked: ‘You better be a good actor!’ Richard promised: ‘I’m gonna give it everything I’ve got.’

Taking their positions on the top level, Melvin arrived and he learned he’ll be working against the clock to win 10 cupcakes for camp.

Radio star Dean, 32, secretly told Jane Moore , 62, he had smuggled some tea bags into camp and asked her if she wanted some during Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV show

However, it came back to bite the celebs later on after Maura Higgns and Richard Coles faced their first challenge of the series

Taking their positions on the top level, Melvin arrived and he learned he’ll be working against the clock to win 10 cupcakes for camp

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Looking through the peephole of the above level, Maura and Richard said hello to Melvin. 

Feigning they aren’t looking forward to the challenge, Marvin reᴀssures them, they’ll have to ‘work as a team. We got this!’

Entering the bottom section, Melvin got his goggles on aand urged Richard to ‘Say a quick prayer’.

As Maura and Richard pulled a chain to release the bucket and send the offal down to Melvin, they relax with a cup of tea, some cheese sandwiches and a fruit platter, all the while making noises to convince him they’re having a terrible time.

Filling up the bucket to the yellow line and therefore winning the challenge, an overjoyed Melvin who was covered in offal shouted: ‘Thank you Rev, thank you Maura! Hopefully I get to see you soon ok, love to you!’

However, due to Dean’s contraband antics, Melvin soon learned that they would only receive half of the cupcakes as a treat, much to his dismay.

Returning to camp and updating his fellow campmates, he reads out the note which revealed there will be a jungle amnesty, where they must ‘bring all remaining contraband to the Bush Telegraph to avoid further punishment.’

A giggly Dean eventually made his way to the Bush Telegraph to give up his tea bag contraband. 

But there was another revelation, as Tulisa also reveals another campmate had shared seasoning with her, which she hadn’t used.

Despite winning the prize, due to Dean’s contraband antics, Melvin soon learned that they would only receive half of the cupcakes as a treat, much to his dismay

Returning to camp and updating his fellow campmates, he reads out the note which revealed there will be a jungle amnesty

Campmates had to bring all remaining contraband to the Bush Telegraph to avoid further punishment

Fans took to X to react to the hilarious scenes

Fessing up, it transpired the culprit is none other than Melvin, who gave it to Tulisa slyly when she was cooking on the first day.

Fans took to X to react to the scenes, writing: ‘Dean is really starting to annoy me, like it’s not funny? Other people lost out on a full cake because him being selfish #ImACeleb.’

‘I don’t know what they think is so funny, I would be so annoyed about losing food!! #ImACeleb.’

‘Why sneak seasoning in if you’re not even gonna use it #ImACeleb.’

‘Melvin freaking out discovering they’d lost treats because of the teabags when he had brought some contraband in too #ImACeleb.’

‘MELVIN who would have thought?? It’s always the innocent ones #ImACeleb.’

‘Melvin supplying the salt had me gasping #imaceleb.’

To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! tonight 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.  

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest

FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 MAURA HIGGINS

Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

 AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: TV Personality

FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model. 

She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.