ITV’s I’m A Celebrity is back for a new series in the Australian jungle, and the celebrities will have to get used to some strange jungle rules
Kelly Brook, Martin Kemp and the other I’m A Celebrity contestants are preparing to venture into the jungle, where they’ll need to abide by some peculiar regulations.
The ITV reality programme – presented by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly – returns for its newest series on Sunday (November 16).
The fresh batch of famous faces will have plenty to adapt to as they face jungle creatures and Bushtucker trials, whilst also getting to grips with various camp restrictions, reports the Daily Star.
Over the 23 years since I’m A Celebrity launched, different contestants have revealed snippets about some of the limitations of jungle existence. Here are some of the camp regulations.
No watches or clocks
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The camp contains no clocks, and the celebrities aren’t permitted to wear watches.
The contestants find themselves depending on Ant and Dec’s appearances to attempt to gauge the time, though this rarely proves helpful as the hosts even conceal their own watches whilst in camp.
A few years ago, numerous viewers noticed that the duo wore what appeared to be plasters over their watch faces during a trial, and after they remarked about it on Twitter (now X), the programme responded: “Ant and Dec’s watches are covered to stop the celebs finding out what time it is – they have no idea, as no clocks in camp.”
Myleene Klass was amongst the few celebrities to find a workaround when she appeared on the programme in 2006, managing to create her own sundial.
Snacks and seasonings
The ITV programme is famous for its simple fare of rice and beans, with that essentially being all that’s available if the campmates fail to earn stars during the Bushtucker Trials.
However, throughout the years numerous participants have attempted to spice things up by smuggling in salt, pepper and other flavoursome additions.
Gillian McKeith managed to slip some prohibited items into camp during her 2010 appearance, concealing salt, herbs and various spices in her undergarments. The nutrition expert sparked a pattern, with many other celebrities attempting to bring in forbidden goods in following series.
Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough was among the latest culprits, after being discovered sneaking teabags into the jungle last year.
Three pairs of underwear
All participants receive standard I’m A Celebrity clothing for their jungle stay and are permitted to bring certain personal belongings. Nevertheless, they face restrictions regarding underwear, as it appears they’re only allowed three pairs for their entire stint.
This regulation came to light through EastEnders star Rita Simons following her 2018 camp experience.
“You’re allowed three pairs of knickers… Three pairs!” she revealed on Good Morning Britain. “I smuggled more,” she confessed.
Red socks
The campmates’ crimson socks complement their jungle uniforms, but it appears that isn’t the sole reason this particular shade was chosen.
Two years ago, Bob McCarron, who served as a medic on the programme, was quoted in Woman’s Own saying that red socks were handed out to conceal bloodstains after insects bit the celebrities on their ankles.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts at 9pm on ITV on Sunday November 16
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