First images of I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp released

The series is set to start on Monday

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 21st Apr 2023

The first images of the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp have been released. The new show is presented by Ant and Dec and will be coming to ITV1 at 9pm on 24th April. The series will feature some of the most memorable I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! contestants.

The show took to Instagram to share images of the camp for the first time. The pictures included a shots of hammocks and logs along with an 'assign yourself a chore' board, where the contestants can allocate themselves tasks such as cooking, washing up and camp maintenance.

The competition will see the contestants take on a series of challenges over the course of three weeks, as they battle to become the first ever I'm A Celeb Legend. There will be no public vote involved as the celebrities battle against each other.

The All Stars series has been pre-recorded and takes place in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The show is running in addition to the usual I'm A Celeb series, which takes place later in the year.

When does I'm A Celeb: South Africa start?

I'm A Celeb: South Africa starts at 9pm on Monday 24th April. The show will be broadcast on ITV1 and STV.

Take a look at the celebrities taking part in I'm A Celeb: South Africa:

Myleene Klass - WINNER

Myleene Klass joined I'm a Celeb: South Africa during the second episode along with reality TV star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and soap star Andy Whyment.
Myleene was a runner up back in 2006 and revealed the best memory from her time on the show was when the jungle came alive at night.

Jordan Banjo - SECOND PLACE

Diversity star and KISS presenter Jordan Banjo appeared on series 16 in 2016. He finished in 9th place.
Jordan said: "How many people get the chance to do it twice? A series with different campmates from over the years sounds pretty cool and my fellow Diversity dancers are excited to see me suffer again!"

Fatima Whitbread - THIRD PLACE

Former Olympian Fatima Whitbread appeared in 2011, where she finished in third place! Last year, Fatima also took part in brutal Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.


Fatima said: "I learnt a lot about myself in the Australian camp and I know there will be some life size characters and life size egos in South Africa too! But what a great experience it is going to be."

Phil Tufnell - ELIMINATED

Former cricketer Phil Tufnell, or Tuffers as he's also known, appeared on and won the second series in 2003.


Phil said: "I am one of the lucky few to have gone in the jungle and experienced it all and that's what appealed to me when they phoned up to ask me to take part again. I said yes immediately."

Helen Flanagan - ELIMINATED

Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan appeared on series 12 in 2012, finishing the show in 7th place! Helen was voted to do a huge amount of trials during her time on the show, winning just 17 stars out of a possible 52.


Helen said: "I am not saying I am going to go in and be a jungle warrior and be absolutely amazing because I will not. Yes I will be scared but I will have a go and I will be a lot better than last time!"

Paul Burrell - ELIMINATED

Paul Burrell appeared on series 4 in 2004, where he made fans of the show laugh out loud watching his reaction to doing the trials. Paul finished in second place behind Joe Pasquale.


Paul said: "I loved doing it the first time around and to be asked again is very special. It's like coming into the final of the jungle Olympics. I had to eat kangaroo testicles in Australia and I am expecting everything to be bigger in South Africa."

Carol Vorderman - ELIMINATED

Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman took part in series 16 in 2016, finishing in 8th place! Carol got an impressive 19/20 stars in trials.


Carol said: "Doing I'm A Celebrity changed me a lot and I can't wait to take part in this new series. I loved everything about I'm A Celebrity the first time round. We've still got a WhatsApp group! from 2016."

Joe Swash - ELIMINATED

Former EastEnders actor and all-round I'm A Celeb legend Joe Swash first appeared on the show way back in series 8 in 2018, going on to win!


Joe entered the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp as a late arrival alongside Dean Gaffney.

Dean Gaffney - ELIMINATED

Former soap star Dean Gaffney originally appeared on I'm A Celeb back in 2006, finishing in fifth place.


Dean entered the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp as a late arrival alongside Joe Swash.

Janice Dickinson -LEFT

American supermodel Janice Dickinson appeared on series 7 in 2007, where she caused a huge stir and a number of arguments with her fellow camp mates. Despite this, Janice finished in second place behind Christopher Biggins.


Janice said: "I'm coming back for more fun, more camaraderie and to see if I can get along with everyone." Adding "You never know what's going to jump up and bite your ass."

Andy Whyment - ELIMINATED

Andy Whyment only appeared on the show in 2019, but he's back for more! The Coronation Street actor said his camp highlight was taking part in Cyclone and the scariest trial was eating fisheyes.

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo - ELIMINATED

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, best known for appearing in Made In Chelsea and winning I'm A Celeb back in 2017, they couldn't keep her away, when she joined in the second episode.
Toff said her ideal campmates were Christopher Biggins or Janice Dickinson, which is good news as Janice is already in the camp!

Amir Khan - ELIMINATED

Boxer Amir Khan appeared on series 17, where he split the opinion of fans by 'stealing' the camp's strawberries.


Amir said: "I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! helped me overcome my phobia of spiders and snakes. It also made me tougher as a person and I'm determined this time not to be soft when it comes to the Trials!"

Gillian McKeith - ELIMINATED

TV nutritionist Gillian McKeith was the first latecomer to I'm A Celeb: South Africa, she first appeared on the show in 2010, along with Shaun Ryder.

Shaun Ryder - ELIMINATED

Music legend Shaun Ryder appeared on the 10th series of I'm a Celebrity, which took place in 2010.


He said: "All I can remember about the Trials is eating a lot of penises, testicles and eyeballs! I could have stayed another year in Australia. I loved living outside in the camp and I had a proper laugh with my fellow celebrities. I know going to South Africa will be a great adventure. I can't wait to do it."

Bosses have confirmed more former camp mates will enter the show during the series, but at this moment in time, they are yet to confirm any names. See which other celebs are rumoured to be taking part in I'm A Celeb: South Africa here.

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