I'm a Celebrity's Gillian McKeith says six-figure pay packet was the reason for her return

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.

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa fans think they know who will be next to leave camp after a history-making twist was revealed to the campmates. The spin-off of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here sees prior contestants on the regular show battle it out to be crowned the first 'I'm A Celebrity Legend.'

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.

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 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... Get Me Out Of Here fans have said they are 'in love' after Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly shared a 'surprise late addition' to the new camp. The Geordie duo returned to screens earlier this week in the first-ever spin-off of the hit ITV reality show.

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa viewers have been left fuming and saying 'you're taking the mick' as they spotted a fresh issue with the all-new spin-off series. Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly returned to screens earlier this week with their hit ITV reality show - but with a twist.

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.

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.

Gillian McKeith says she and Shaun Ryder have “turned a corner” after winning treats for their I’m A Celebrity… South Africa campmates. On Monday, audiences saw Gillian's surprise entrance to the all-star show, much to the shock of Happy Mondays singer Shaun.Tuesday’s episode saw the pair, who frequently argued when they competed on the original I’m A Celebrity… in 2010, forced to team up again for the series’ first “Chest Challenge”. But despite campmates speculating over the outbreak of “World War Three”, both Gillian and Shaun appeared to get on very well – laughing and joking with each other throughout.

Gillian McKeith has revealed the painful reason behind the braids she's been wearing for I'm A Celebrity.... South Africa.The 63 year old nutritionist is back on our screens, 13 years on from her original – and quite legendary – stint on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! On the all-stars version of the show, which has been pre-recorded, she's been sporting some braids in her hair, which are quite reminiscent of the hairstyle worn by Katie Price, aka Jordan, when she was on the show in 2004.

I'm A Celeb is back, but this time it's in South Africa with some of the most iconic celebrities returning from previous series in a bid to become the ultimate 'legend' of the hit ITV show.The All Stars series was prerecorded last year so will have no public voting, but is expected to be tougher than ever before as Ant and Dec warn of “harsher and more unforgiving” conditions. Nine celebrities entered the camp during the first episode, with more famous faces set to enter the series at a later stage.