Gillian McKeith reveals painful reason for I'm A Celebrity hair braids

I'm a Celebrity legend Gillian McKeith has said that going back on to the show that "terrorised" her was "worth it" for the six-figure payday. During her first stint on the ITV reality show, Gillian clashed with her fellow campmates and put herself in the history books when she fainted during a live trial. When asked if the money was good, Gillian told OK! Magazine: "Yes.

A legend in the jungle – with viewers, at least – I’m A Celebrity South Africa’s Gillian McKeith, 63, is known for being one of the show’s most divisive, drama-prone celebs. During the current series, we’ve seen her rub her fellow stars up the wrong way with her sneaky stash of contraband – and who could forget her infamous ‘fainting’ episode back in 2010. Whatever your views on “Jungle Gill”, her quirky habits make for great telly.

Gillian McKeith says it was "worth it" going back on I'm A Celeb for the six figure pay day as she claims she was 'terrorised' by the experience. The 63-year-old was asked back to the all star South Africa series after infamously fainting at the live trial during her original appearance in 2010, and it seems she hasn't changed much since then. Gillian says she only agreed to go back and relive the torment due to the impressive pay check ITV offered.

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and Andy Whyment became the latest celebs to leave the camp after being locked in a head-to-head battle with Myleene Klass and Jordan Banjo on I'm A Celebrity South Africa. Made In Chelsea star Toff and Coronation Street actor Andy, who plays Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap, left by boat after being covered in sticky molasses in their final trial.

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Gillian McKeith's two daughters have opened up about what it was like growing up as their mum was best known as the 'poo lady' on TV.

The first two celebrities were sent packing from I'm A Celebrity South Africa in Friday night's episode (April 29) with a row over a 'stitch-up.' Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly arrived in the 'all-stars' camp of the I'm A Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! spin-off to reveal that Coronation Street star Andy Whyment, cricketer Phil Tufnell and Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder would be taking part in a survival trial.

Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith are the first two contestants to leave I'm a Celebrity...South Africa, following a surprise double elimination.

Gillian McKeith left I’m a Celeb fans in stitches this week after she revealed the large quantities of contraband she smuggled into the new South African camp. And now the 63 year old has claimed she didn’t understand the definition of the word before she began to unpack a myriad of no-go items from her self titled “spicy knickers.” After leaving in an unexpected trial twist with fellow camp mate Shaun Ryder - who was famously Gillian’s arch nemesis during their 2010 jungle spell - the TV personality has spoken in her exit interview about her iconic contraband attempts.

Read more: Carol Vorderman says there's more to Gillian McKeith contraband sagaNow, Betfair Casino body language expert Darren Stanton has said the tensions instantly changed the group dynamic. Gillian, who famously smuggled forbidden items into camp in previous series, had 85 teabags as well as salt hidden in her pockets and bra. Darren said: "Gillian is rebelling.

Following the shock double elimination of Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith in Friday night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly wasted no time in teasing what challenges lay ahead for the remaining contestants. In a preview for Saturday’s episode, the Geordie duo revealed a brand new challenge for the stars to take on – which breaks the records for any task set for the stars in the show’s history to date.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! stars Gillian McKeith and Shaun Ryder have been evicted and sent home in the show's first elimination.The exit came as a huge shock to both campmates and viewers, who thought the iconic duo would be in it for the long haul. Ant and Dec announced that the TV nutritionist Gillian, 63, and former Happy Mondays singer Shaun, 60, had lost the first survival trial of the series after a gruelling challenge.The other pairs were Georgia "Toff" Toffolo and Phil Tuffnell, and Andy Whyment and Jordan Banjo.

Gillian McKeith once again proved why she is the true queen of contraband in the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle as she unpacked her “spicy knickers” and revealed the extent of just how much she had snuck past producers into camp.

Gillian McKeith is trying to "push the boundaries" and "cause a stir" in the I'm A Celebrity... South Africa camp, a body language expert has claimed. Gillian, 63, was a late arrival on the All Stars series and has already ruffled a few feathers among her campmates, especially after it was revealed she had snook contraband into camp.

Gillian McKeith has been labelled a "contraband queen" after she revealed that she had smuggled salt into the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, breaking the show's rules for the second time.The TV star, 63, previously smuggled salt into the Australian jungle during her first appearance on the show back in 2010, when she was caught with it hidden in her underwear. Bringing her old tricks to the South African camp in the show's all-star series, titled I'm A Celebrity...

Gillian McKeith joined the first nine contestants on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! All-stars earlier this week - Carol Vorderman, Shaun Ryder, Helen Flanagan, Janice Dickinson, Amir Khan, Jordan Banjo, Fatima Whitbread, Paul Burrell, and Phil Tufnell.

I'm A Celebrity… South Africa viewers were left baffled after Gillian McKeith was spotted wearing "Willy Wonka" style sunglasses. Fans were quick to comment on the unusual look the TV personality was sporting during Wednesday's episode of the ITV1 show.

A top body language expert has come forward with his surprising and unexpected theories on how the I'm A Celebrity campmates are coping, based on their behaviours, after day two in camp. Darren Stanton lifted the lid on why he believes Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith could "form a strong allianc"’, how Helen Flanagan is continuing to play the "damsel in distress card", plus his thoughts on Jordan's Banjo's 'nerves' in camp. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo, Darren believes that Shaun and Gillian have made waves and actually, after finding "common ground" and a connection on day two, there could be a genuine friendship and support on the horizon despite their rocky past.

Gillian McKeith has called out some of her campmates on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa after noticing urine on the toilet seats.

On Wednesday night's I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, Gillian McKeith – who appears to have let bygones be bygones with former nemesis Shaun Ryder– butts heads with her fellow celebrities about their toilet etiquette. “I feel like we need a toilet talk," she announces to the camp.