Giggling and soaking wet, Coleen Rooney got stuck into her first trial on I’m A Celebrity as she was seen floating in a lake after picking a canoe with a hole in the bottom.
Partnered with the self-confessed Wagatha Christie superfan and Radio 1 DJ, Dean McCullough, the 39-year-old has spent the past two days completing a series of challenges Down Under.
Before reaching the Jungle, the celebrities pair up and have to race each other to the camp – the winning couple are then crowned camp leaders and are exempt from chores and can also sleep on comfortable beds.
Dean, 32, chose Coleen as his teammate but the pair unknowingly picked a leaky canoe for a trial which capsized, leaving them floating in their life jackets and wading through waist-deep water hysterically laughing.
On Thursday, Ant and Dec met McFly’s Danny Jones, Loose Women’s Jane Moore, NDubz’s Tulisa Contostavlos and Strictly’s Oti Mabuse in a million-dollar mansion to explain the leadership race.
They then had to down a pig’s penis smoothie before running to helicopters which flew them 670km to Byron Bay for a skydive.
Coleen Rooney is left soaking wet as she capsizes in a canoe with Dean McCullough in the first I’m A Celeb trial set to air on Sunday
Dean, 32, chose Coleen as his teammate but the pair unknowingly picked a leaky canoe for a trial which capsized
Meanwhile, Coleen donned a green jumpsuit on the beach to meet campmates Barry McGuigan, the TikTok star GK Barry, Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall and BBC presenter, Melvin Odoom.
They waited on Byron Bay to greet the other five celebrities who skydived down before picking one of the beach five to pair up with.
Tulisa picked Alan Halsall, Oti Mabuse picked Melvin Odoom, Dean picked Coleen, Jane Moore picked GK Barry and Danny Jones picked Barry McGuigan.
In their pairs they went on to tackle their first challenges together in the leadership race before ending in the Jungle ahead of Sunday’s launch episode.
This week it was revealed the other campmates will take on the first horrific drinking challenge in the first few minutes of the ITV show, which will air on Sunday.
They had to consume a cocktail of blended bull’s penis with fish eyes and a garnish of vomish fruit before parachuting onto the beach.
Dean, Tulisa, Danny, Jane and Oti were seen chatting with Ant and Dec at the million dollar Queensland mansion before being handed a glass each.
Radio 1 DJ Dean was seen heaving as he smelt the unpleasant blended drink before the stars were forced to drink it.
The pair found themselves in the river as their boat went down
Meanwhile, Coleen donned a green jumpsuit on the beach as she stood with TikTok star GK Barry and BBC presenter, Melvin Odoom
They waited on Byron Bay to greet the other five celebrities who skydived down before picking one of the beach five to pair up with (pictured Danny Jones (L) and Jane Moore (R))
Oti looked to be having the time of her life during the skydive
Danny picked Barry McGuigan to be his partner as the competition began
Tulisa (L) picked Alan Halsall (R) to be her partner as the pair were seen furiously unlocking her keys
Grace looked terrified as she competed for the chance to win camp leader
Coleen and Dean looked to be making a great team as the show kicked off
Oti and Tulisa held the disgusting drink which had a straw and cocktail umbrella while stood next to a sick bucket.
Following the challenge, Ant and Dec delivered the five stars more instructions of their next task and Tulisa, Danny, Oti, Jane and Dean were all spotted running from the house across the grounds to awaiting helicopters.
There was some drama though amid the friendly scenes as Loose Women star Jane’s jump went drastically wrong.
The ITV star, 62, ended up landing a quarter of a mile down the beach, landing on holiday makers.
She was unharmed and was seen walking toward her intended landing sport where she was consoled by her campmates.
This year the luxurious Leaders’ Lodge boasts two comfy beds with mattresses, shelter from the rain, as well as plush duvets and pillows guaranteed to keep them warm and snug during their jungle stay.
Tulisa and Alan were also seen climbing into their canoe
Tulisa was launched out the helicopter as she took part in the show’s dramatic skydive
Danny set off in a sprint across the beach
Before reaching the Jungle, the celebrities pair up and have to race each other to the camp – the winning couple are then crowned camp leaders and are exempt from chores and can also sleep on comfortable beds
The notorious camp leader chair has also transformed this year, with two red leatherbound seats for the two equal leaders of camp, working closely together at all times to rule and maintain a harmonious camp.
And that’s not all, as always in the jungle, the campmates should expect the unexpected as there’s a hidden twist guaranteed to shake things up which will unlock more power and additional perks than ever before for the camp leaders.
The challenge revelation comes after on Wednesday hosts Ant and Dec couldn’t contain their excitement as they fell to the floor after casting their eyes on the jungle for the first time this year.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts this Sunday 17th November, 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 titles 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.