on 10-11-2021 20:42
November 21st is the start date for this years series. Due to covid restrictions, the show will be held in Gwrych Castle in Wales again and hosted by Ant and Dec.
The contestants have been named
Simon Gregson (Plays Steve McDonald in Coronation Street) Last year Beverley Callard who plays Steve's Mum Liz was on the show.
Adam Woodyatt (who plays Ian Beale in Eastenders)
Arlene Phillips. Ex SCD judge. At 78 Arlene is the oldest contestant to appear on the show
Frankie Bridge (Singer from The Saturdays)
Richard Madeley TV Broadcaster
Matty Lee (Diving Partner of Tom Daley)
Naughty Boy (never heard of him but is a DJ and music producer.)
Danny Miller. (Plays Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale)
David Ginola (ex Footballer)
Kadeena Cox (Olympian Gold medallist)
Louise Minchin (TV broadcaster)
DJ Locksmith (DJ another one I haven't heard of)
Snoochie Shy (Model and TV presenter. Who?) 😂
So there we are. Some good, some bad and some I've never heard of. Really looking forward to it.
https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/im-a-celebrity/2021-full-line-up-confirmed-contestants/
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10-12-2021 22:25 - edited 10-12-2021 22:30
10-12-2021 22:25 - edited 10-12-2021 22:30
Friday Dec 10th
Started with Ant and Dec stating that TWO celebs were for eviction tonight.
David seemingly happy about his letter from his girlfriend. Went for walk and came across 'Sonny' the robin.
However saw a different side of him later when Louise, realising jobs weren't being done asked people to muck in. She was told by David to chill and she didn't need to tell people. Louise was quite upset. She didn't deserve that.
Louise told Matty about her breakdown and mental health issues
CASTLE COINS Challenge.
Matty and Adam dressed as Mad scientists. One with extended arms had to fill a vial with liquid. THe other one wearing a VR headset had to carry the vials and pour into a jar. If they spilt any, they got an electric shock. When jar filled Castle coins box opened
Choice Marshmallows or Sausage rolls. Q. How many years does the average Brit spend online 22 or 15 years. A: 22years. BLIMEY 😂
Camp mates got it correct. Over the camp fire whilst toasting the marshmallows, David was asked about his heart attack and further treatment. Not going to that again. Lol
Then discussed how shocked they were about Louise being evicted.
Decided who was doing the next trial out of Adam and Matty. It fell to Matty who was delighted.
TRIAL called LETHAL LATRINES
First part. Hand down toilets looking for stars. Got 3 in one room. Down into sewers with critters untie knot for star. Got it. Then into a bath with gunk pumping in. Found another star. Next into shower until And and Dec said stop. Found all 6 stars.
Back to camp. Meal was whelks. Danny's face was a picture. They got David up to cook them. Only him and Adam seemed pleased. Simon took a mouthful of his meal and spat it out. Not a popular meal with most of camp.
Evicted Adam and Matty. Bit of a shame as I was beginning to like Matty. Adam was 6th. Matty 5th.
Both chatted to Ant and Dec afterwards
Adam said he wanted David or Simon to win
Matty said Frankie.
Tomorrow is Celebrity Cyclone. GREAT.
PS apologies if I have left anything out. I had to rewind to hear what the coin question was. Then i pressed the button to take me past adverts but they were still on, so I may have missed two minutes? No idea really?
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11-12-2021 08:46 - edited 11-12-2021 08:50
11-12-2021 08:46 - edited 11-12-2021 08:50
Thank you for the write up @Cleoriff and I don`t think you missed anything out.
I thought the Coin Challenge was fun, probably one of the better ones in my opinion.
I wasn`t too surprised Adam got fewest votes as, in my opinion, he hadn`t been a major "player" in camp.
I think Matty put himslf forward for the trial [which he ended up doing] because he hoped it would keep him in the camp.
Matty got voted off. As I said before, I thought he would be in the final with Frankie and Danny; but wasn`t too surprised that Adam got fewest votes.
Really looking forward to tonight`s [Saturday] IAC with my favourite trail - Cyclone. It should be fun seeing the remaining four - Simon, David, Frankie and Danny - tackle this and won`t even try ad guess how each of them will get on.
on 11-12-2021 09:04
on 11-12-2021 09:04
I bet the order goes as follows @Mi-Amigo Frankie first, Simon 2nd, Danny 3rd and David (legend!!) last.
Looking forward to it. I will say this now though, I hope to god we can get back to Australia next year.
The castle doesn't have the same excitement. Sleeping in a real jungle with anything entering the camp whilst sleeping. The trials are so much better. The castle trials are pretty samey. Into a cupboard, coffin, drain, tunnel etc etc etc.
I've said before that I'm grateful we get the show as I love it but the castle has run it's course for me.
Also the great thing is, with the money ITV pay them. the Castle Trust has been able to do so many repairs that the castle is now a real tourist attraction.
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on 11-12-2021 22:22
Saturday 11/12.
Show opened with singing and dancing, while camp mates cleaned up whilst pumping water.
Then they had to guess what the public thought of them from a series of questions. 3 swords in 3 stones.
Now sadly I missed this bit as I was recording stuff on two other channels so fiddling around getting IAC back on was a real faff...so no idea who thought what of who 😂
CELEBRITY CYCLONE
This was different in that there was a moat containing 4 stars in a type of deep ball pit. Then get all 4 stars onto the first star on the cyclone slope. The person chosen to do this was David.
What they didn't realise was fans, spraying water and other balls were going to be aimed at the moat. It took David ages to collect all 4 stars and he really struggled to get out of the moat..when he did, he was all out of shape trying to get to first star spot.
The other 3 had to push him.
Frankie went next, then Simon, and finally Danny. As usual at one point they all slid to the bottom but eventually made it.
They were called Sir Fartalot (Simon) Sir Cryalot (Danny) Lady Drawbridge (Frankie) and I can't remember which Sir David was 😂
They won 4 stars.
The meal was pheasant. David cooked and all enjoyed it.
During the meal they spoke about their highs and lows in camp.
Eviction
Ant and Dec went into camp to tell them who was to be evicted. To their shock it was David!
I wasn't shocked at all. I think the way he spoke to Louise last night was his downfall.
So it's Frankie, Danny and Simon in the final. No doubt there will be an eating trial. Usually is on the last day.
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on 12-12-2021 10:04
Thank you for the write-up @Cleoriff
In my opinion, this was a much better show.
I was a bit confused with the sword-in-stone challenge and couldn`t make out how the voting had gone.
As to the Cyclone trial, that is always one of the most popular and usually hilarious trials and despite being in the castle lived up to expectations. David struggling and having to be helped, firstly by Frankie was funny.
The atmosphere in camp seemed much better - mainly with Naughty Boy gone.
I wasn`t surprised at David being the celeb to go. His comments to Louise and his poor performance in the cyclone no doubt were part of him getting fewest votes.
@Cleoriff and me had both previously mentioned two celebs we wanted in the final. Although we chose different celebs, all of them have made it to the final - Simon, Frankie and Danny. It should be a good final tonight.
My thoughts ? I`d love to see Frankie win it but think the public vote will go for Simon.
Looking forward to it. Can`t wait....
on 12-12-2021 11:28
on 12-12-2021 11:28
on 12-12-2021 23:04
Sun 12 Dec - THE FINAL
Show opened with celebs saying goodbye to David a she left camp.
The three finalists - Simon, Frankie and Danny - each faced a trial.
FILL YOUR FACE trial = Danny to win starter for the three finalists; drink for him; treat.
Helmet fitted over head and critters added. Star for every two minutes endurance = three stars for starter; next two minutes for drink for him; last two minutes for treat. Danny completed trial = 3 starters, drink, treat
FRIGHTENING FEATS trial = Simon to win main course for the three finalists; drink for him; treat.
Had to eat five dishes. first three - pig`s eye; goat`s tongue; fermented gruel - for three stars fr main meals; fourth = sheep`s part for drink; fifth cow`s part for treat. Simon completed trial = 3 main courses, drink, treat
TOMB OF DOOM trial = Frankie to win dessert for the three finalists; drink for her; treat.
Lcked in coffin, slid into chamber, snakes added. Star for every two mins = three stars for starter; more snakes added - 40 snakes in coffin at 5 mins; 50 snakes at 8 mins; lights went out; last minute in darkness. Frankie completed trial = 3 dessert, drink, treat. On getting out of coffin, Frankie said she wanted to do animal trial.
Public vote frozen.
Recap of series, celebs who had left recalled events.
Simon, Frankie and Danny`s last meal in castle.
Ant and Dec announce THIRD PLACE - FRANKIE.
Lines re-open with public vote for winner between SIMON or DANNY.
Dec joked that first celeb for next year had already been announced and held up back of IAT Sweater with Boris and fake number and grinning at camera said "Evening Prime Minister".
Simon and Danny made way to where Ant and Dec were and chatted about their experiences in castle.
Celebs who`d left talked about Simon and Danny on VT; then joined live on video wall.
Ant and Dec announced the WINNER of I`M A CELEBRITY 2021 = DANNY !! Simon = Runner-Up.
Good final. Three worthy contenders and well done Danny.
on 12-12-2021 23:40
on 12-12-2021 23:40
Thanks for the write up @Mi-Amigo. So pleased my winner from the start (Danny) won, although all three were worthy winners.
The final 3 trials were horrendous, although being locked in a coffin with snakes for 10 minutes would have freaked me out. Not the snakes, just being locked in a coffin and the lights out for last 2 minutes UGH.
I wasn't sure I would be watching tonight as I haven't got over Lewis losing a race he had led for 50 laps, due to a very controversial decision by the FIA after a safety car was called a few laps from the end.
However, I'm glad I did as it made me laugh.
As much as I enjoyed this series I do hope we are back to Australia next year, though with Covid I very much doubt it.
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on 13-12-2021 14:23
Well done to both of you for the write ups.
I hoped that Frankie would win but Danny seems a nice lad and given what he has said about leaving his job and wanting to put something away for his new baby it was a fitting result.
Thought David's performance in the Cyclone was funny - given he was a professional athlete (and judging by his physique still maintains some fitness) he was rubbish!
Both my wife and I have said this year (and last to an extent) have been pretty boring compared to the jungle series. I know they have to be careful with what they can/can't do, but surely they could do the quarantine thing in Australia as well? Can only hope it will be back there next year...
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on 13-12-2021 14:52
on 13-12-2021 14:52
Thanks @gmarkj
Yes Danny who played Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale, left the show just as IAC started. The door is open for him to come back though.
Now Simon who plays Steve in Corrie, just proves how far in advance this is filmed as he is still in it. 😂
Seems funny to watch Corrie 4 x a week and see Steve McDonald ...then 9pm every night, watch Simon Gregson in IAC Lol
Totally agree with you, I think the castle has run it's course. The trials are so 'samey'. However Australia is so strict on border controls. On This Morning last week, they were interviewing on Australian actress who had been here for 6 weeks filming. She wasn't allowed back into Australia!!
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