I’m A Celebrity campmates take on the legendary Cyclone challenge amid hosts Ant and Dec’s fears they would not complete it ahead of series final

• Meet the 2023 I’m A Celeb campmates 

The remaining I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! campmates took a battering during the legendary Celebrity Cyclone during Saturday’s episode of the show.

With just one day to go before Sunday’s series final, This Morning host Josie Gibson, 38, former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, ex boxer Tony Bellew, 41, and former politician Nigel Farage, 59, were drenched with water and pelted with huge rubber balls as they attempted to climb up the slippery slope of the assault course and collect yellow stars to go towards a final feast together.

The foursome struggled so much to complete the task at one point that show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly thought the stars may not complete the challenge. 

Josie read out a jungle laminate which revealed they’d all be taking part in Celebrity Cyclone.

Sam jumped into Tony’s arms as he yelled: ‘Yes, yesssssssss!’

The remaining I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! campmates took a battering during the legendary Celebrity Cyclone during Saturday’s episode of the show (Tony Bellew pictured)

With just one day to go before Sunday’s final, Josie Gibson (pictured), Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage were drenched with water and pelted with huge rubber balls

Josie said: ‘It’s Celebrity Cyclone today!’ 

Sam said: ‘Get your skimpies on, we’re going out. It’s like the most iconic thing in the world. It’s so cool!’

Picking his superhero name for the challenge Nigel said: ‘My name is Disruptor because I’ve spent my whole life disrupting things.’

Tony said in camp: ‘I reckon the world is close to coming to an end. I’ve got hot pants on and I’m going to jump on an inflatable toy with Nigel Farage.’

Commenting on their outfits, Josie said: ‘I don’t know where to look.’

Sam dubbed himself: ‘I’m Super-Merf.’

Josie said: ‘And I’m the fastest gunslinger in the west. So, Finger Slinger.’

Tony revealed his name was: ‘Teddy T.’

They attempted to climb up the slippery slope of the assault course and collect yellow stars to go towards a final feast together

Josie read out a jungle laminate which revealed they’d all be taking part in Celebrity Cyclone. Sam jumped into Tony’s arms as he yelled: ‘Yes, yesssssssss!’ (Sam Thompson pictured)

Sam said: ‘Get your skimpies on, we’re going out. It’s like the most iconic thing in the world. It’s so cool!’ (Sam and Josie pictured)

Arriving at the Cyclone, Sam said: ‘This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.’ 

Nigel joked of the outfits: ‘Feeling a touch self conscious today, but we’re here…’

Tony said of his get up: ‘I’m now looking for a property in Australia… I can’t go home.’

Sow host Ant McPartlin said: ‘You know what the Trial is today, we know what the Trial is today… what is it Declan?’

Ant’s co-host Declan Donnelly said: ‘It’s big, it’s wet, it comes round once a year, it’s Celebrity Cyclone!’

The four celebs were tasked with getting the stars on the four star markers within the 10-minute time limit.

Dec said: ‘As always, the Cyclone will throw some surprises your way – mostly ball-shaped surprises. So do your best to avoid them, as much as you possibly can.’

They agreed the order of play as: Nigel, Josie, Sam and Tony.

As it began Dec shouted: ‘I love it!’

Picking his superhero name for the challenge Nigel said: ‘My name is Disruptor because I’ve spent my whole life disrupting things’ (Nigel, left, pictured with Josie, right)

The four celebs were tasked with getting the stars on the four star markers within the 10-minute time limit

They agreed the order of play as: Nigel, Josie, Sam and Tony

And as Nigel took on the course by crawling up on his knees, Ant said: ‘On his knees, that’s a new one!’

Josie dropped a star and had to go back for it.

As time ticked on Dec warned: ‘This could be the one year they don’t finish it!’

Dec then yelled: ‘I’ve dropped my flag! It’s down there!’

Once Sam had got to his star marker Tony took to the course yelling: ‘Bring it on. Is that all you’ve got? Bring it on!’

Fighting off the balls and calling for more, Tony got to the fourth star and the celebrities had completed the challenge.

Speaking afterwards Sam said: ‘Best thing I’ve ever done in my life.’

Nigel smiled: ‘Best yet!’

As time ticked on Declan Donnelly (right) warned: ‘This could be the one year they don’t finish it!’ (Dec pictured with co-host Ant McPartlin, right)

Fighting off the balls and calling for more, Tony (pictured) got to the fourth star and the celebrities had completed the challenge

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Tony said: ‘I was down for six and back up ready to fight again.’

Dec said: ‘Thought we had you on the canvas!’

Sam added: ‘It was everything I could have dreamed of. It’s made my year.’

Josie laughed: ‘I lost a star! Couldn’t believe I lost a star. Those jets are so powerful. And the balls, they really hit you really hard.’

Nigel asked: ‘Can we do it again, please? I loved it. I thought it was absolutely brilliant. I was holding on for dear life. Enormous fun.’

Tony said: ‘I just love the fight. That felt like a bit of a fight. It’s not about how hard you get hit, it’s about how much you can take and keep on going.’

Later in the episode, the celebrities were seen facing another challenge as they arrived at Snake Rock.

Over the jungle tannoy, Kiosk Kev said: ‘G’day celebrities. The public has been asked to put you in order, according to various characteristics. One being the most, four being the least. 

‘All you have to do is put yourselves in the correct order. Get the order right five times and you’ll win those Dingo Dollars.’

After having to swap their order a few times to get the line-ups just right, they were victorious.

And completing the task successfully meant they went to Kiosk Kev’s ice-cream van and saw their prize was being whipped up for them.

Later in the episode, the celebrities were seen facing another challenge as they arrived at Snake Rock

And completing the task successfully meant they went to Kiosk Kev’s ice-cream van and saw their prize was being whipped up for them

Sam said: ‘Oh my God it’s ice-cream!’

Josie said: ‘It’s the best day of my life, thank you so much.’

In the evening the campmates had dinner and talked about the highs and lows of their time in the camp together.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! concludes with the grand finale Sunday 10 December at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates

NIGEL FARAGE

Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party  and leader of the Brexit Party.

Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty. 

Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news. 

Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore. 

Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields 

DANIELLE HAROLD – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.

Phobias: Rats. I hate them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too! 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either. 

Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.

FRED SIRIEIX – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: First Dates star.

Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp. 

Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning. 

Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient! 

Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.

NELLA ROSE – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star. 

Phobias: I am fearful of everything! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book. 

Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it! 

Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele. 

NICK PICKARD – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star. 

Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character. 

Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop! 

Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock. 

FRANKIE DETTORI – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: Champion Jockey

Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.

Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!

Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.

Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS – WALKED!

Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.

 Phobias: I am scared of everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.

Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone. 

Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed. 

Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot. 

Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.

SAM THOMPSON

Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter. 

Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!

Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things. 

Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle! 

JOSIE GIBSON

Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.

Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information! 

Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on! 

Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry. 

Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her. 

MARVIN HUMES – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: JLS star.

Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me. 

Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too. 

Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food. 

Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.

GRACE DENT – WALKED!

Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic. 

Phobias: Horrible people. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour. 

Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep. 

Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour! 

TONY BELLEW

Claim to fame: Former champion boxer

Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.

Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.

Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.

 

 

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