I’m A Celebrity 2019: Stars set to face ‘HORRENDOUS’ 300ft high-rise plank before entering the camp as bosses warn ‘only the bravest will survive’
It is the wildly popular reality show which sees celebrities take on stomach churning bushtucker trials in the Australian jungle.
And the stars of I’m A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here 2019 will be chucked straight in at the deep end with a ‘horrendous’ 300ft high-rise plank being the hardest ‘walk-in’ in the show’s history.
The celebrities will each take turns to walk the plank – a suspended platform more than 300ft in the air – in Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast, which is near the camp.
Get me out of here! The stars of I’m A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here 2019 will be chucked straight in at the deep end with a ‘horrendous’ 300ft high-rise plank being the hardest ‘walk-in’ in the show’s history (above Ola Jordan in 2016)
Won’t be smiling for long: The celebrities will each take turns to walk the plank – a suspended platform more than 300ft in the air – in Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast, which is near the camp
Although seen in previous years, this series’ walk-in has been reworked by bosses to make it even more terrifying and wobbly.
Speaking to The Sun on an exclusive tour of the jungle set, executive producer Olly Nash said: ‘They’re going to have to be braver than ever. And only the bravest will survive after walk-in.
‘We will be battling it out to have an easier or a rougher ride for the first few days in camp. The rougher ride will be rougher than before.’
‘The walk-in itself will see us return to the plank. It’s the biggest and most horrendous, wobbliest thing. We tested it earlier in August and we made it deliberately more wobbly’.
Oh dear: Although seen in previous years, this series’ walk-in has been reworked by bosses to make it even more terrifying and wobbly (pictured Carol Vorderman in 2016)
Don’t look down: Speaking to The Sun on an exclusive tour of the jungle set, executive producer Olly Nash said: ‘They’re going to have to be braver than ever. And only the bravest will survive after walk-in (pictured Amir Khan in 2017)
Olly also revealed the stars will face off against another celebrity, so the more their partner wobbles, the more they themselves will teeter.
One stomach churning point of the walk will also see the stars having to stand on one foot to press a switch, 343 ft in the air.
Following much anticipation, the full cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 was unveiled, with such stars as Caitlyn Jenner, Ian Wright and Jacqueline Jossa teaming up for their first official portraits.
The stars, who were spotted arriving in Australia over the past few days ahead of making their way to the Jungle, are among several household names in a cast host Declan Donnelly told MailOnline was ‘one of the best ever’.
343 ft: Olly also revealed the stars will face off against another celebrity, so the more their partner wobbles, the more they themselves will teeter (above Amir Khan in 2017)
OMG: One stomach churning point of the walk will also see the stars having to stand on one foot to press a switch, 343 ft in the air
Also competing for the title of King or Queen of the Jungle will be Nadine Coyle, 34; Roman Kemp, 26; Andrew Maxwell, 44; Myles Stephenson, 28; Adele Roberts, 40; Kate Garraway, 52, and James Haskell, 34.
Of course, as the enduring ITV favourite – now entering its 19th series – is known for putting its contestants through a laundry list of gruelling Bushtucker Trials, the new stars have also shared their fears and phobias.
Unsurprisingly, spiders, snakes and creepy-crawlies sit atop that list, while others have admitted that the toughest struggle they anticipate enduring is being separated from their loved ones for potentially a full month.
Before the inevitable tantrums, tears and unspeakable culinary offerings (who could forget the crocodile testicles, live witchety grubs or fish eyes?), the new recruits have also opened up about what they anticipate on the show.
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! Meet the Cast
Name: CAITLYN JENNER
Age: 70
Claim to fame: Olympian and TV personality
Phobias: None but like everyone, insects do gross me out.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: To show I am exactly the same person as I have always been.
Role in the camp: To be there for everyone in the camp and to help with chores.
Miss most: My family, friends, house – everything!
Dream camper: Kanye West. ‘He is a good friend of mine and he’s good to have an intelligent and interesting conversation with.’
Missing any special occasion: Thanksgiving.
Relationship status: ‘I have lots of friends.’
Name: IAN WRIGHT MBE
Age: 56
Claim to fame: Broadcaster and former footballer
Phobias: Some of those things [snakes, rats and creepy crawlies] will make me squirm but I will deal with them when I am in there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am going in as me and I am not going in to try to be anything different.
Role in the camp: Help out with all the activities.
Miss most: Aside from my family, football.
Dream camper: Someone who has knowledge and wisdom.
Missing any special occasion: Football punditry work commitments.
Relationship status: Married
Name: JACQUELINE JOSSA
Age: 27
Claim to fame: Soap star
Phobias: Insects, creatures, spiders – everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think some people see me as a pushover or doormat – I am not.
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My children, husband, family and social media!
Dream camper: Jamie Oliver would be wicked. He would be able to cook in the camp.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married
Name: NADINE COYLE
Age: 34
Claim to fame: Pop star
Phobias: Heights, rats, snakes – everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There’s nothing I can think of. This is so outside my comfort zone!
Role in the camp: Cook and someone who is there to help with chores.
Miss most: My daughter, Anaiya.
Dream camper: Nadiya Hussain – she would be great for cooking us meals.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single
Name: KATE GARRAWAY
Age: 52
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: Spiders, heights, being in a box covered with snakes – I am terrified of absolutely everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing, I want to go in the Jungle and fly the flag for the older woman.
Role in the camp: Cooking for everyone.
Miss most: My family and not being able to check the news headlines about the latest Brexit developments.
Dream camper: The Queen – she would be the best campmate in the world!
Missing any special occasion: Lorraine Kelly’s 60th party and Richard Arnold’s 50th party!
Relationship status: Married
Name: JAMES HASKELL
Age: 34
Claim to fame: Ex England rugby player
Phobias: I’m not going to tell you!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’m going in the Jungle to have a fun time but I’ve always done this lad bravado kind of thing and actually I am really different.
Role in the camp: I will help around the camp with all the jobs.
Miss most: My wife, technology and not being able to read a book.
Dream camper: Idris Elba.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married
Name: MYLES STEPHENSON
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Rak-Su singer
Phobias: Bugs and spiders – I have to get my family members to get rid of them for me!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing. I am a pretty normal person. I even go to the shops in my PJs!
Role in the camp: Cook.
Miss most: My PlayStation. I love gaming!
Dream camper: Sir Elton John. I admire him so much and he’s a Watford boy too.
Missing any special occasion: No. Relationship status: Single
Name ADELE ROBERTS
Age: 40
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: Spiders – I am so petrified!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I can’t think of any.
Role in the camp: Cleaner and I’ll set up a pretend radio studio in the camp to inject some fun.
Miss most: My girlfriend, family and music – a day doesn’t go by when I am not listening to it.
Dream camper: Rita Ora – she is amazing.
Missing any special occasion: My dad’s birthday and he doesn’t know yet that I am going in the Jungle!
Relationship status: Has a girlfriend.
Name: ROMAN KEMP
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Capital Radio DJ
Phobias: Cotton wool and I won’t like trials in the dark.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am always referred to as Martin Kemp’s son so it would be nice for everyone to get to know me a bit better.
Role in the camp: The person who will do all the jobs nobody wants to do.
Miss most: My parents and my girlfriend.
Dream camper: Thierry Henry – I am a massive Arsenal fan!
Missing any special occasion: Other than my breakfast show, Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell ball. I have never ever missed it before.
Relationship status: Dating
Name: ANDREW MAXWELL
Age: 44
Claim to fame: Comedian
Phobias: I don’t like the look of any of those guys – the insects and creepy crawlies!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing – I am just going to be myself.
Role in the camp: The person who cleans out the toilet every day and who collects the logs.
Miss most: My wife, children, beer and football.
Dream camper: Geoff Capes.
Missing any special occasion: Other than my stand-up gigs, no.
Relationship status: Married
