The official I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been announced for 2023, with one famous face from Made in Chelsea making an appearance among the star-studded group.
27.10.2023 - 11:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott had to cut her dance rehearsals short following a medical emergency.
The former Love Island star is taking part in the popular BBC competition with professional partner Graziano Di Prima. She'll be hoping to avoid falling into the dreaded bottom two category for the third time this weekend.
However she was forced to leave rehearsals when her Made In Chelsea star boyfriend Sam Thompson thought he was 'dying' due to kidney concerns. Speaking on his podcast, Staying Relevant with co-host Pete Wicks, Sam, 31, admitted that he feared he was suffering from kidney disease after experiencing severe pain in his abdomen.
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He even recalled thinking he was on death's door as he thanked The Only Way Is Essex star Pete for accompanying him to the hospital for moral support. Sam said: "You came to me when I thought I was dying and you literally were there for me."
Pete responded: "Despite knowing there was nothing wrong with you." Fortunately, the doctors confirmed Pete's suspicions that Sam was going to be okay, and he was discharged with the all-clear.
It was at this point that Sam revealed he'd even roped Zara into his medical 'crisis', admitting that she'd left Strictly rehearsals early to visit him in the hospital. "Do you wanna know something worse?" he asked.
"I made Zara leave her Strictly training early to come and see me at the doctors," he continued, suppressing a fit of laughter. "And it was just for the guy to go, 'Yeah, you're fine'."
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The official I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been announced for 2023, with one famous face from Made in Chelsea making an appearance among the star-studded group.
This Morning's Rylan Clark and Cat Deeley have shared their excitement for co-star Josie Gibson joining I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Rylan kicked off today's show saying: "She's so nervous but I think she's going to be brilliant!" while Cat chimed in with: "She's so brave!" Josie, 38, also revealed her nerves as she sent in a video message from Heathrow Airport before jetting off to Australia. She admitted: "Hello you guys, so the rumours are true! I am heading to the jungle.... just arrived at Heathrow Airport now.
Krishnan Guru-Murphy left himself and his dance partner in tears as they spoke for the first time about their Strictly Come Dancing exit. The Channel 4 News presenter was the seventh celebrity to leave the BBC One dance contest over the weekend.
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! fans don't have long to wait for the show's return to TV screens, with the new line-up being announced as the stars continue to land in Brisbane's airport.The new series of the ITV flagship show will launch on 19 November 2023, and is set to be as explosive as ever, especially with two campmates already thought to be feuding before they even arrive in camp. And it seems it is not just the campmates who are already at each other's throats, with some viewers also claiming they will be boycotting the show over the identity of one of the campmates. Here is the 2023 I'm A Celeb starting line-up...
Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has gone Instagram official with her new rugby player boyfriend, Louis Rees-Zammit.The 23 year old YouTube sensation, who danced her way into our hearts on the BBC show in 2019, shared a sweet snap of them sharing a kiss. After a whirlwind few days that included attending a film premiere and a fun night out in Cardiff with pals, Saffron even got to spend some quality time with Louis' mum, Maxine. Strictly star Amy Dowden responded to Saffron's Instagram post, saying: "Happy for you, Saf." Dancer Abbie Quinnen simply commented: "Adorable".
Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson is the latest celeb to land in Australia ahead of the new series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Sam touched down in Australia's Brisbane airport ahead of the new series of the jungle show. He was dressed casually after his long-haul flight in a cream hoodie with a cap underneath, and a backpack on.The 31-year-old is the fifth celebrity who has arrived at the airport and he was the most vocal about the challenges ahead. Sam said: "I've never camped before in my life.
Zara McDermott was left 'sobbing' as she tuned in to watch Strictly Come Dancing following her exit. Saturday night's show marked the first time the former Love Island star hasn't competed in the ballroom after being given the boot following last show's Halloween special.
Zara McDermott has thrown herself back into work as she distracts herself from her Strictly Come Dancing axe. The former Love Island star became the fifth celebrity contestant to be eliminated from the BBC One contest last weekend following the epic Halloween special.
Former tennis champion and current Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Annabel Croft, 57, has shared a poignant image from a past holiday with her late husband, Mel Coleman. In a Q&A session with her 29,000 Instagram followers, Annabel opened up about her cherished memories of regularly jetting off to Portugal with Mel, to visit their favourite getaway spot. She accompanied her heartfelt words with a sun-drenched photograph of the couple on a sandy beach, where Annabel could be seen wearing a crochet dress, her arm lovingly wrapped around her husband's waist.
Zara McDermott looked like she's bounced back from her recent Strictly Come Dancing exit as she posed up a storm for a sexy photoshoot in London.The star, who became the latest Strictly contestant to get booted off the popular BBC dance competition, appeared all smiles as she strutted her stuff her the camera. After landing in the bottom two alongside Adam Thomas, Zara was eliminated during Halloween week by the judges, having received the lowest score during the live show, being awarded just 25 points. But the star, who first rose to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2018, later added that she "knew this day would come" as she opened up about how grateful she was for the Strictly experience.
Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has spoken of having to perform in last weekend's dance-off.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said going through treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The 33-year-old appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4 at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.
Sam Thompson has appeared to make a dig at girlfriend Zara McDermott's Strictly Come Dancing co-stars after the ballroom novice was booted out of the contest. Made In Chelsea star Sam, 31, was a huge supporter of Zara, 26, during her time on the BBC One show and even appeared in the audience with best mate Pete Wicks wearing matching shirts printed with her face.
Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott said she 'can't stop crying' as she broke her silence on her exit from the competition. The documentary maker, who made history as the first Love Island star to take part in the show, was voted out of the contest on Sunday night (October 29).
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Adam Thomas had to miss a scheduled appearance on BBC spin-off show It Takes Two tonight - just 24 hours before he is due to dance the American Smooth on Saturday's live show.
Strictly Come Dancing's Adam Thomas was forced to pull out of tonight’s spin-off show It Takes Two due to illness. The Emmerdale star’s pro partner Luba Muchstuk still appeared as she told host Fleur East: “It's so strange to be here by myself!"
Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has said he deserves to be on the show after speaking out about the criticism from some viewers about his involvement in the competition.
Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott was forced to leave rehearsals early as she rushed to hospital after learning her boyfriend required medical attention over concerns about his kidneys.
Strictly Come Dancing stars have sent their best wishes to Amanda Abbington after she revealed why she left the competition.
The countdown for the 2023 series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! is on, following the release of the official trailer on 20 October. The hit ITV show will be making a return to TV screens in a matter of weeks, but TV bosses have been keen to keep any details about the new series under wraps. However, we do know that Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will be returning as hosts, and the show will be taking place in the Australian jungle for the second year in a row, after it was set in a castle in Wales for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.