Danny Jones was thrown straight into jungle life as a snake went up into his shorts on the first episode of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday night.
The McFly star, 38, was forced to unzip his shorts as the reptile surprised Danny while he took part in The Mausoleum of Misery trial along with former boxer Barry McGuigan.
The pair were both locked in individual chambers with five stars each up for grabs, secured with padlocks. Within the chambers there are tiles on the floor, with suggested codes to unlock each one of the five padlocks.
On the sound of the claxon Danny & Barry began the trial, however they weren’t in the chamber alone as they were joined by 15 snakes each.
Whilst Danny stormed ahead collecting stars, Barry appeared to struggle, as he couldn’t see the numbers in the dark.
Danny Jones was thrown straight into jungle life as a snake went up into his shorts on the first episode of I’m A Celebrity …Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday night
The McFly star, 38, was forced to unzip his shorts as the reptile surprised Danny while he took part in The Mausoleum of Misery trial along with former boxer Barry McGuigan
Midway through the trial, Danny revealed: ‘I’ve got a snake up my shorts!’
Prompting host Dec to joke: ‘That is what’s known here as a trouser snake’.
At the end of the trial, Danny got all 5 stars while Barry collected none.
Danny then asked: ‘Can you get it out of my shorts!’
Danny was seen unzipping his shorts revealing where the huge snake had nestled and an animal handler was called in to safely remove it.
When asked why he thought that was, Danny beamed and shouted: ‘Because McFly fans are awesome.’
It is the power of the noughties pop band which ITV insiders are sure will see win this year’s I’m A Celeb having also seen his popularity as a coach on their talent show, The Voice.
The star power that comes with being a member of McFly should not be underestimated with tried and tested magic to help Danny beat the likes of super WAG Coleen Rooney and N-Dubz’s Tulisa.
The pair were both locked in individual chambers with five stars each up for grabs, secured with padlocks. Within the chambers there are tiles on the floor, with suggested codes to unlock each one of the five padlocks
Whilst Danny stormed ahead collecting stars while surrounded by 15 snakes, Barry appeared to struggle, as he couldn’t see the numbers in the dark
Midway through the trial, Danny revealed: ‘I’ve got a snake up my shorts!’ Prompting host Dec to joke: ‘That is what’s known here as a trouser snake’
At the end of the trial, Danny asked: ‘Can you get it out of my shorts!’ and he was seen unzipping his shorts revealing where the huge snake had nestled and an animal handler was called in to safely remove it
Danny, along with Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter and Tom Fletcher, launched their group in 2003 off of the back of Busted who were in the process of splitting.
And now, thanks to the loyalty of their huge fanbase who are now women in their late 20s and early 30s are exactly the right demographic to vote for their jungle favourite.
An ITV source told MailOnline: ‘Danny is a golden ticket of a signing for I’m A Celebrity.
‘He’s done spectacular work as a judge on the Voice. Everyone is so pleased with him – he’s a brilliant mentor and has a winner’s energy and, of course, the fans go wild for him.’
Indeed, there is already evidence. Dougie was crowned jungle king in 2011, while Tom’s wife, the influencer Giovanna Fletcher won in 2020.
Meanwhile, Harry won Strictly Cone Dancing in 2011 too. According to BBC insiders, it was ‘by a country mile’ and they praised McFly fans for their support.
And, in 2006, Busted singer Matt Willis won the show. Since then, McFly and Busted have teamed up to create a band named McBusted.
Danny collected all five stars while Barry found none
For Danny, winning the ITV flagship show would make it a hat trick this year after he won the Masked Singer and landed a spot as a judge on the Voice.
‘I’m going for the Pep Guardiola,’ the father-of-one joked.
With his odds at winning I’m A Celebrity currently standing at 2-1, Danny shouted, ‘Come on Jonsey!’ on learning the nation was already behind him.
He jokingly added: ‘I would definitely put all of your mortgage on me.’
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues on Monday at 9pm 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.