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I`m A Celebrity 2020

Mi-Amigo — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 21:50:12 GMT

I`m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here is to start tomorrow - Sunday 15 November - on ITV.

Instead of being located in Australia, this - the 20th I`m A Celeb - will be located at Gwrych Castle, Abergele, Wales.

The show will be hosted, as usual, by Ant and Dec.

The celebrities taking part will be:

[info from Digitalspy - https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a32374654/im-a-celebrity-2020-cast-start-date/

Sir Mo Farah

Mo says: "It will be nice for people to see me doing something other than running."

When asked what he would miss the most while in the celebrity camp, he named "coffee", his wife and his children.

Vernon Kay

TV presenter and husband of Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly.

Vernon thinks that he'll be the "person to keep spirits up" while in the camp, and admits that he'll miss his family most.

Jessica Plummer

Former EastEnders actor.

In terms of her fears, Jessica points to "arachnophobia" a "fear of heights" and "just about every phobia".

"It will be nice for people to see me for who I am rather than my EastEnders character," she said.

Victoria Derbyshire

Journalist and TV presenter

"I am not a fan of spiders or confined spaces and I don't know what I am going to be like when I get there," she said.

Beverley Callard

"People think I am glamorous as I have played Liz for so long but I am not," she said of her iconic on-screen character.

She's most scared of "ghosts and insects" and will miss her dogs and her husband the most.

Giovanna Fletcher

Author, blogger and wife of McFly singer Tom.

Giovanna has a fear of heights and admits that her legs "go wobbly".

She believes that her role in camp will be "Mum, friend and the giver of hugs".

AJ Pritchard

"People see me with sparkles and fake tan but nobody knows what I am like," he said.

His dream campmate would be "any celebrity with an intriguing background".

Shane Richie

Actor, comedian and EastEnders star.

Shane's fear is "human faeces", apparently. "If I see one, it is over! I am hoping the camp toilet will be enclosed."

Hollie Arnold

Hollie thinks her role in camp will be the "cook" or a "shoulder to cry on".

Her dream camp mate would be Michelle Keegan, and she'll miss her "boyfriend, food and cats" the most.

Jordan North

BBC Radio 1 DJ.

"It's just easier to say what I am not scared of. I have so many phobias," he said.

Jordan also thinks that in camp he'll be the "entertainer" and the "tidy up person".

Any other members of the Community going to be watching?

What are your thoughts on the line-up ? the re-location?

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 22:18:43 GMT

Thanks for posting @Mi-Amigo. I have to say this is always one of my favourite winter TV shows.

As for it being in Wales this year, I doubt we will see the usual 'girls in bikini' shots. It will be cold and raining.

Apparently the Castle is said to be haunted.

There's a FB I'm a Celeb group, so I have been following that.

A lot of the members are from that area and have really welcomed the team to Abergele. Watching helicopters circling and flying overhead.

Pubs and shops have the show notices in their windows.

I have no idea what format it will take. They certainly wont be dropped from a helicopter into camp, nor have to make a boat and row across a river.

Also what about the high wire challenges? Will they be possible?

Never mind, they are giving us a show and that's all that matters.

As for the Celebs, I know most of them.

AJ Pritchard had Covid 19 3 weeks ago but has now tested negative.

Bring it on..

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:01:39 GMT

Most of the first episode was introducing the celebs to us, although we did have a couple of trials.

5 people came in by helicopter and the other 5 arrived by road. No jumping

from helicopter though!

The first 5 made up of Shane, Bev, Mo, AJ and Hollie were on the ground and could see their backpacks hanging at various levels from a cliff

The other 5, Vernon, Jessica, Victoria, Jordan and Giovanna, were at the top of the cliff and had to abseil down and pick up 2 camp bags locked together after answering a couple of questions which unlocked the key.

Interesting to note those who had a fear of heights. Jordan, was vomiting into the bushes before the trial started.

Once all backpacks were released and were on the ground along with the abseiling team, they made their way to the castle where they were housed inside. No looking up at the moon and stars for this lot in Wales. They appeared to be housed in a large dungeon, with flaming torches for light

A fire had to be lit for cooking food (and heating the boiler for water) Vernon lit the fire just like you do when in the scouts...so he seems pretty handy.

Ant and Dec appeared to tell them about the first trial which they all took part in.

Each locked in a single cage and had to move stars along a track of metal using a stick and having to navigate the star up , down and round, until it reached the next person. Purpose, get 10 stars to the end which meant 10 meals for camp. Each person was showered with mealworms and cockroaches during the task..

The obvious weak link was Bev who had a stack of stars piled up which she was slow to move.

They managed 7.

The meal was rabbit and a few weird veg. Two refused to eat as they 'couldn't bear the thought of eating bunny rabbits'. Mo did a lot of the cooking with Vernon.

People voted for tonights trial, which includes snakes. Shane and Jordan (who seems to be a right wuss) are nominated to take part

A weird and different take from the jungle. I'm sure I will enjoy it, even though it's different.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Mi-Amigo — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:10:37 GMT

Thank you @Cleoriff for the great account of the opening night of I`m A Celebrity.

It seemed to me, from first impressions, that the celebrities are supportive and going to get along.

It remains to be seen whether that will continue - with Jordon being physically sick before descent of the cliff; and Beverely clearly cost the celebs extra food for camp by not being able to deal with the build up of stars in the first challenge.

Should be interesting viewing tonight when Shane and Jordon face the snakes in the Viper trial.

My feeling is they aren`t going to get that many stars for the meal tonight.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:29:23 GMT

I think Jordan will be picked for many trials as he seems to be the wuss among them.

Time will tell.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

gmarkj — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:39:15 GMT

We watched last night as well (also big fans here) and thought immediately that Jordan would be this year's Helen (Flanagan) - nominated for most challenges as he will make good TV.
At last until they find a way to say he cannot do tonights trial...
Found it very funny that Hollie had to mention her MBE when they were introducing themselves over the radio. Mo didn't mention his knighthood!
First impressions are that Shane, Mo and Vernon will just get on with it, as will most of the ladies (Bev aside). AJ and Jordan will struggle I think.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:35:10 GMT

@gmarkj

I did forget to mention the funny part where Shane attempted to get into the hammock and fell straight back out of it

This Morning have just given us an update via Alison Hammond. Apparently they had over 12 million viewers last night. Even more than the opening night for last year.

She also was given a slight spoiler by the producers about the trial featuring Jordan and Shane. Nothing of the trial was shown but a lot of emphasis on Jordan, and his fear of doing it. Shane looked ok, Jordan was a quivering wreck. Apparently Twitter is trending that he will be the next Gillian McKeith.

It seems to be a trial where they are locked into a coffin with the snakes.FGS!!

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Mi-Amigo — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:14:53 GMT

Good to know that, like me and @Cleoriff , you and your family are fans of the show @gmarkj .

I agree that Jordon could well end up being chosen by viewers for more trials. Maybe we`ll get one of those memorable moments like Paul Burrell reaaching in amongst critters for stars.

I also reckon that out of the girls Bev might get chosen.

As for those who will go far, I`m betting on Mo, Shane and Vernon.

Not yet chosen my favourite to win - too early to say...

Looking forward to tonights. Snakes don`t worry me. Now rats - that`s a different matter and when they are in the trial, it`ll will be a behind the sofa time for me...

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

jonsie — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:47:56 GMT

Strangely enough I won't be watching AT ALL
I appreciate others are fans of the show though
Just how long will this be blighting my tv?

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:58:18 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
Strangely enough I won't be watching AT ALL
I appreciate others are fans of the show though
Just how long will this be blighting my tv?

3 Weeks @jonsie . Lol

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

gmarkj — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:11:12 GMT

I missed that @Cleoriff - it was on while we sort out the 4 billion pieces of Lego that is in our front room at the minute.
My wife bought a LARGE selection off someone on facebook - only problem is that it is just in bags not according to set...

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

jonsie — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:36:52 GMT

@gmarkj wrote:
I missed that @Cleoriff - it was on while we sort out the 4 billion pieces of Lego that is in our front room at the minute.
My wife bought a LARGE selection off someone on facebook - only problem is that it is just in bags not according to set...

You can build your own castle then....

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

gmarkj — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:38:32 GMT

I think we have enough for a castle each.
For every person on our street!

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:14:11 GMT

So we saw a bit more of the castle tonight. The washroom shower needs two people to operate the shower. 1 pumps the water and the other stands in the shower and makes the best of it!!

AJ was seen to empty the dunny....not sure he will be strong enough to do it again

Most of the show concentrated on the trial which was awful. Shane and Jordan locked in two separate underground coffins, getting stars from locked safes.

I have never in my life seen anyone as frightened as Jordan (and this was before he even got into the coffin) He was petrified.

Even worse when he was in the coffin and they let loose the snakes. Basically, once a safe was opened it revealed a star, and the code to unlock the safe in the other coffin was called out by whoever had unlocked the safe.

Shane wasn't happy but much better than Jordan who kept screaming Happy Place Happy Place

They actually did quite well and got 9 stars. The group were rewarded with a meal of an eel!!

Next one is an eating trial. The people chosen to do that were Jordan( again,) Vernon and Beverley.

More vomiting to look forward to.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Mi-Amigo — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:21:02 GMT

Day 2 - Tues 16 Nov:

Mo told others he fell out of hammock and slept the night under it - much to Shane`s surprise.

Hollie gave group a work out. All took part in dancing and singing "Let`s Do The Time Warp Again". Bev got them dancing and mentioned her fitness DVD had topped the sales charts years ago. Mo talked about winning at the Olympics in 2012 - and Jordan shocked everyone by saying he didn`t see it as he and his mates watched a DVD on Super Saturday.

Jordan and Shane prepared for trial - Viper Vault. Jordon repeatedly said "I can`t do it! I can`t do it!". After much persuasion by Shane and even by Ant and Dec, Jordan agreed to do it.

The trial involved each of them lying face down in a separate coffin. They couldn`t see each other but cold talk and hear each other. Each had to enter a code into each of five safes to get a star and put it in their bag. During trial, 30 snakes were released to surround and crawl over Shane and Jordan.

Jordan was terrified and to try and block out the fear kept repeating "Happy place. Happy Place. Turf Moor", which I found hilarious.

Amazingly Shane and Jordan completed the challenge and got nine out of the ten stars.

Ant said Jordan was the most terrified celebrity they have every had on the show in 20 years.

Their reward was a meal for camp - eels!! Shane took charge of the cooking with some not liking eel and were disappointed at food after getting nine stars in trial.

The public had meanwhile been voting for who they wanted to take part in tomorrow`s trial - Frights of the Round Table - an eating challenge.

Ant and Dec announced the three celebrities chosen for the Frights of the Round Table were -

Jordan, Vernon and Beverely, who don`t yet know what the trial will involve.

Very entertaining. Few surprises and a few laughs.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:45:24 GMT

Ant and Dec were laughing over the Turf Moor bit from Jordan as apparently they haven't won a match for ages and are at the bottom of the league table

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gmarkj — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:08:30 GMT

Found it both very amusing and was very glad once they got Jordan out - he was rather scared.
Well done to the two of them for getting the 9 stars.
Going to be interesting viewing tonight with the eating trial!

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:05:25 GMT

They showed a little excerpt in This Morning.

Vernon was doing his part of the eating trial. All I will say say is this...the comments from Bev and Vernon (along with Ant and Dec) were hilarious.

They also interviewed Jordans mum who said she knew he would vomit on the cliff top as he has a very active gag reflex.

Oh and Burnley FC have tweeted a hashtag of their badge which said #turf moor #happy place.

Re: I`m A Celebrity 2020

Cleoriff — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:16:20 GMT

Rumours flying around that Ruth Jones from Gavin and Stacey will be next campmate into the castle.

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Mi-Amigo — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:02:00 GMT

Day 3

The Castle Coin Challenge [a variation of the Coin Challenge in the jungle] started tonight with Hollie and Giovana having to get balls into the mouths of photos of celebrities in answer to questions about them. They got all right and got the bag of coins and went to the Kiosk where they were asked a question - how many [percent] of people daily mention the weather - 44% or 26%? The phone rang in camp and Victoria answered and gave the camps answer - 44% which was wrong - so no Welsh cakes for camp.

The big event was the eating trial with Jordan, Vernon and Bev taking part. All of them succeeded in eating various "dishes" inc eyes, testicles. Bev is vegan and had to eat vomit fruit and fermented tofu.

The comments and reaction to them eating the disgusting dishes was hilarous.

[Bev has been criticised on social media for this - with claims she had an easier task].

With ten stars, they returned to camp to announce the result. The camp had quail and veg for their meal, which was referred to as the camp equivalent of KFC and chips.

There was no viewers voted tonight for who would face the Castle Challenge.

Ant and Dec went into camp to tell the celebs that they were all going to take part in the trial tomorrow. The celebs were pleased and excited.

But naughty Ant and Dec were lying. They revealed - out of earshot of the celebs - two new celebs will be joining the camp at the Castle tomorrow night.