Coleen Rooney makes a chaotic entrance to the I'm A Celeb camp as she CAPSIZES her boat leaving...
Coleen Rooney turned heads in the premiere episode of I'm A Celeb on Sunday night, as hosts Ant and Dec left audiences in stitches with jokes about her well-known Wagatha Christie court case, just before her whirlwind entrance into the jungle camp.
In the early moments of the show, viewers saw Coleen flip her canoe, shortly after Ant and Dec made a playful comment, joking that "It’ll be nice for Coleen to tackle a challenge that isn’t related to Rebekah Vardy."
Ant assured everyone, "There will be many more jokes like this!" as fans took to social media, calling the duo "legends."
The couple kept their promise, and as the campmates began to connect and share details about their lives, they introduced the topic by saying, "First, let's talk about ... Coleen Rooney." This referred to her famous social media post where she claimed that Rebekah had been sharing misleading information about her personal life with the media.
Coleen and Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough faced a shaky beginning when their boat overturned during the intense first challenge. The ten celebrities were required to race down the river in a rowing boat, but things took a turn for the worse as they quickly capsized.
The boat incident was a major highlight in the high-budget launch of the series, which also featured Danny Jones, Tulisa, Jane Moore, Dean, and Oti Mabuse making a dramatic entrance by skydiving into the jungle.
Coleen Rooney certainly grabbed attention during the premiere of I'm A Celeb on Sunday night, with hosts Ant and Dec keeping the audience entertained with jokes about her well-known Wagatha Christie trial.
The two had a playful exchange when Dec jokingly remarked, "It'll be refreshing for Coleen (left) to deal with a trial that doesn't include Rebekah Vardy (right)."
Coleen faced a rough beginning in the jungle when her boat with Dean McCullough flipped over during the initial challenge.
In the meantime, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry, Alan Halsall, Coleen, and Melvin Odoom were at the beach, patiently awaiting the arrival of the other five campers.
The celebrities who went skydiving then took turns choosing which fellow celebrity they wanted to race against to reach the finish line.
When the time came for Dean to choose between Coleen and his Radio 1 coworker Melvin, he declared, "Melvin, I really apologize! Wagatha Christie, you're on my team!"
Before they could board their boats, the celebrities needed to locate a key that was concealed within a dark cavity along the riverbank.
Inside each Hell Hole, there were several keys along with some creatures scattered throughout. One of these keys was able to open a packlock securing a boat, while the rest turned out to be just decoys that didn't work on anything.
Audiences couldn't stop laughing at GK Barry as she explored the creepy Hell Hole, shrieking and bouncing around while reaching into a box packed with cockroaches.
The podcast celebrity was spotted with her mascara streaked down her cheeks while she yelled, "There's one in my pants!"
As soon as a team unlocked a boat, they could jump right into rowing towards their next task. However, Team Yellow, consisting of Dean and Coleen, faced difficulties when their boat started taking on water and threatened to tip over.
Dean remarked, "The sign suggested to select your boat carefully, and now we understand why!"
At the start of this season of the ITV show, Danny Jones (right), Tulisa, Jane Moore, Dean, and Oti Mabuse (left) took on the legendary challenge of skydiving into the jungle.
The celebrities who went skydiving then took turns choosing which other celebrity they wanted to challenge in a race to the finish.
In the meantime, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry, Alan Halsall, Coleen, and Melvin Odoom were at the beach, awaiting the arrival of the other five campmates.
When Dean had to choose between Coleen and his Radio 1 coworker Melvin, he apologized to Melvin and declared, "I’m really sorry, but Wagatha Christie, you’re joining me!"
The ten celebrities had to compete by rowing down the river, but before they could launch their boat, they needed to locate a key. This key was cleverly concealed in a deep and dark spot along the riverbank, referred to as the Hell Hole.
After getting soaked, Dean humorously remarked, "We were like the Titanic, and they were the iceberg—everyone knows how that went down!"
The teams sprint across the river in a frantic effort to secure victory and earn the title of camp leaders.
In a close finish, Alan Halsall and Tulisa arrived at the riverbank ahead of the others. They triggered the last challenge and set off a flare, securing their victory and earning the prestigious title of the first camp leaders.
Tulisa was overjoyed when she found out that she would receive special benefits while in the camp.
Rebekah was unsuccessful in the defamation lawsuit and was instructed to cover up to £1.5 million of Coleen's legal expenses (seen outside the courthouse in 2022).
They posted on X: "Just 28 seconds in, and Ant & Dec are already talking about Rebekah Vardy!" followed by "Did Dec really just bring up Rebekah Vardy?"
Dean came up with a clever plan for him and Coleen to use his jacket and her scarf to plug the hole in their boat. However, they soon realized that it wasn't enough, and the boat began to sink once more.
Looking back on the race, Dean humorously remarked, "Nothing is more terrifying than a determined Barry McGuigan. We were like the Titanic, and they were the iceberg – and we all know how that turns out!"
In a tight competition, Alan Halsall and Tulisa arrived at the riverbank ahead of everyone else. They completed the last challenge and triggered a tag that released a flare, securing their victory in the race and earning the prestigious title of first camp leaders.
Once they reached camp, Coleen opened up to her fellow campers and the audience watching at home, sharing a unique glimpse into her private life. She talked about how her husband Wayne had to work hard to win her over.
As she got comfortable with her fellow campers, she openly discussed their romantic experiences.
Her 16-year marriage to Wayne, whom she first encountered when they were both 12 years old in Liverpool, has had its fair share of public controversies.
The wife of the football star, who tied the knot with him in 2008, disclosed that their initial meeting didn't spark an instant attraction.
Gathered around the campfire, Coleen talked with her fellow campers when Oti inquired, "So, was it love at first sight?"
Coleen responded, "No, it was meant for him, not for me. He put in the effort to win me over, that's for sure."
I held off on going on a date until I completed my GCSEs. I did quite well in school.
Sharing more details about their initial outing to the movies, she revealed, "We shared a kiss near the church before that."
Coleen later shared that her husband, Wayne, had to really work hard to win her over, offering a unique glimpse into their relationship.
Her 16-year marriage to Wayne, whom she met at the age of 12 while they were both kids in Liverpool, has had its share of public controversies.
The woman supporting the athlete, who tied the knot with the football star in 2008, disclosed that she didn't feel an instant attraction when she first encountered Wayne.
Oti inquired, "So, was it an instant connection?"
Coleen responded, "Actually, it wasn't for me; it was for him. He put in the effort to win me over, that's for sure. I held off until I finished my GCSEs before going out on a date. I did quite well in school."
Viewers of I'm A Celebrity were surprised when Dean suggested he should 'take it easy' following his energetic arrival.
However, he quickly charmed them with his funny conversation with Coleen.
The 32-year-old Radio 1 DJ was the third famous person to step into a lavish villa, where the initial group of celebrities gathered. As soon as he walked in, they excitedly jumped around and embraced Oti and Tulisa.
The initial team, consisting of Danny and Jane, had to down a unappetizing smoothie before they could board a helicopter, and they had to do so in the sequence that they completed their drinks.
Even though the host was clearly thrilled to start his journey on the ITV series, several viewers mentioned that they found him to be 'irritating.'
Dean quickly captured the audience's attention when he made a dramatic entrance by skydiving onto the beach and then decided to team up with Coleen Rooney.
In another part of the first episode on Sunday, audiences were surprised when Dean was told to 'calm down' after his overly energetic introduction. However, he quickly charmed everyone with his funny conversation with Coleen.
The 32-year-old Radio 1 DJ was the third famous face to show up at an upscale villa where the initial group of celebrities gathered. Upon arrival, they excitedly started bouncing around and embracing Oti and Tulisa.
The initial team, which included Danny and Jane, had to drink a rather unappealing smoothie before boarding a helicopter, going up in the order they completed their drinks.
Dean struggled to keep his drink down and almost gagged a few times, but he still managed to secure fourth place, beating Oti.
Although the host was clearly eager to start his role on the ITV series, some viewers expressed that they found him to be quite 'irritating'.
On X, viewers expressed their thoughts, saying things like: 'Dean is already starting to irritate everyone just five minutes into the show'... 'Looks like Dean is going to be the one who gets under my skin, and he's already doing it!'
"Dean is really starting to get on my nerves." ... "Alright, Dean, just relax." ... "Dean is already getting frustrating." ... "So that means three weeks of Dean trying things out."
However, he swiftly gained the audience's favor when he landed on the beach after skydiving and decided to team up with Coleen.
Ant and Dec didn't hold back when they made a playful dig at Tommy Fury, 25, during the opening of I'm A Celebrity on Sunday evening.
The professional boxer was expected to participate in this year's series, but it was reported that he backed out at the last minute for a more profitable chance.
It was reported that he withdrew from the event to take on YouTuber KSI instead (both seen in 2023).
The Geordie pair couldn't help but tease Tommy as they celebrated securing Barry McGuigan for the event.
Fans went wild after the I'm A Celeb hosts made a cutting remark about the reality TV star from Love Island.
In the first trial, the audience couldn't stop laughing as GK searched the critter-infested Hell Hole on the riverbank, looking for a key to open a boat, with her teammate Jane.
While they sprinted along the riverbank, GK, whose actual name is Grace Keeling, playfully exclaimed, "Jane, this feels just like Baywatch!"
Grace was spotted shouting and bouncing around excitedly before exclaiming, "I've got one in my pants!"
Danny Jones from McFly was plunged into the wild experience right away when a snake slipped up his shorts during the opening Bushtucker Trial of the show.
The singer had to unzip his shorts when a reptile startled Danny during The Mausoleum of Misery challenge, which he was tackling with ex-boxer Barry McGuigan.
The two individuals were placed in separate rooms, each containing five stars to win, all locked with padlocks. Inside these rooms, there were tiles on the floor, featuring potential codes to open each of the five locks.
While Danny raced ahead gathering stars despite being surrounded by 15 snakes, Barry seemed to have a tough time because he couldn’t make out the numbers in the darkness.
During the trial, Danny exclaimed, "I've got a snake in my shorts!" This led host Dec to quip, "Around here, we call that a trouser snake!"
At the conclusion of the trial, Danny exclaimed, "Can you help me get it out of my shorts!" as he unzipped them, exposing the large snake that had found its way inside. An animal handler was then summoned to carefully extract the creature.
The duo hurried to a vehicle to head to camp, and the audience couldn’t stop laughing when Coleen remarked, “I’m accustomed to handling larger cars.”
Dean quickly responded, “Absolutely, you are, my dear... I once drove a Ford Fiesta.”
After their jokes about Wagatha, Ant and Dec didn't hesitate to take a jab at Tommy Fury right at the start of the show, referencing rumors that he backed out at the last minute for a chance at a more profitable deal.
It was reported that he withdrew from the event to take on YouTuber KSI instead.
The Geordie pair couldn't help but take a playful shot at Tommy while they celebrated securing Barry McGuigan for the show.
They mentioned that they were able to secure such a prominent name because it was a choice between this opportunity or facing off against a YouTuber on Netflix.
Viewers were in an uproar after the hosts of I'm A Celeb took a sharp jab at the ex-Love Island contestant.
Viewers took to X to express their thoughts, writing: "It was either participate in this or have a match against a YouTuber on Netflix #ImACeleb."
"Choose this option or challenge a YouTuber on Netflix" #ImACeleb', "Challenge a YouTuber on Netflix… that's harsh #ImACeleb"
Just hours before the ITV series was broadcast, it was announced that the boxer will finally be coming back to the ring in January after a much-anticipated break.
TikTok sensation GK had everyone laughing again when she bumped into boxer Barry. After they exchanged introductions, she asked, "Oh, you're the original Barry? What do you do?" completely unaware of who the sports icon was.
With a modest tone, Barry shared, "It's hard to believe, but I used to be a professional boxer many years ago, and at one point, I even held the title of World Champion."
Grace responded, “That’s nice! You expressed that really modestly; I would have kicked things off differently.” He continued, “In 1985,” which led Grace, born in 1999, to say, “Oh wow, I wasn’t even around yet!”
Fans swiftly flocked to X (previously Twitter) to express their belief that the podcast host will be extremely entertaining. Meanwhile, many users applauded Barry, calling him a 'legend' and a 'gentleman.'
After joining the show, Danny from McFly found himself thrown into the wild when a snake unexpectedly slithered up into his shorts during the first Bushtucker Trial of the season.
The 38-year-old singer had to pull down his shorts unexpectedly when a reptile caught him off guard during The Mausoleum of Misery challenge, where he was competing alongside ex-boxer Barry McGuigan.
They were each confined in separate rooms, with five stars available to earn, all locked with padlocks. The floors of these rooms featured tiles that displayed possible codes to open each of the five locks.
At the sound of the horn, Danny and Barry started the challenge, but they weren’t by themselves in the room; each of them was accompanied by 15 snakes.
While Danny raced forward gathering stars, Barry seemed to have a hard time since he couldn’t make out the numbers in the dim light.
During the trial, Danny unexpectedly exclaimed, "I have a snake in my shorts!" This led to host Dec making a light-hearted comment, saying, "That's what we call a trouser snake around here!"
By the conclusion of the trial, Danny received a full five stars, whereas Barry ended up with zero.
Danny then inquired, "Could you help me get it out of my shorts?"
Danny was spotted unzipping his shorts, which exposed the large snake that had made its way inside. An animal handler was summoned to carefully extract the snake.
TikTok sensation GK had audiences doubled over with laughter again when she came across boxer Barry. They exchanged greetings, and she innocently inquired, "Oh, you're the original Barry? What’s your job?" completely unaware of the iconic status of the sports legend.
With great humility, Barry shared, "I used to be a professional boxer—this was quite a long time ago. Believe it or not, I was even a World Champion."
Grace responded, "Oh, that's great! You expressed that in such a humble way. I probably would have led with that."
He mentioned, "Back in 1985," which led Grace, who was born in 1999, to respond, "Oh right, I wasn't even around then."
Fans swiftly flocked to X, previously known as Twitter, to express their excitement about the podcast host’s comedic talents. Meanwhile, others commended Barry, calling him a 'legend' and a true 'gentleman'.
"Oh yeah, I definitely wasn’t born a legend, haha! Barry truly is a legend; what a classy guy! I can’t believe how hilarious she is already; I’m a fan of hers already, she’s going to be great!"
When fans tried to use the ITV app to cast their votes for their preferred celebrity in the trial, many discovered that the app was malfunctioning.
Coleen has shared that her decision to name the person who leaked information on Instagram back in October 2019 was entirely her own choice.
She mentioned, "During the night, I began to reflect on my next steps. All I wanted was for these tales to come to an end."
But did she have a late-night brainstorming session in the Notes app at 3 AM?
She shared, "No, I prefer using a pen and paper—well, more like a pencil and eraser, so I can easily make changes. I began jotting down my thoughts, and the following morning, I decided to share them. That was the beginning of something I never anticipated."
Coleen mentioned that she kept her plans to herself. "No, my friends and family were taken aback the most by me actually sharing the post."
The court granted Coleen a reimbursement for expenses, and she was required to pay £800,000 of the total amount right away.
Rebekah has been described as having committed one of the most significant own goals in British legal history after a High Court judge rejected her testimony, calling it 'evasive or unbelievable'. The judge also claimed that she intentionally removed WhatsApp messages that were crucial to the case.
Her representative, Caroline Watt, faced allegations of deliberately throwing her phone into the North Sea.
As Coleen got ready to step into the jungle, she made a slight reference to her Wagatha Christie court case with fellow WAG Rebekah.
Coleen hinted at her Wagatha Christie trial with fellow WAG Rebekah while getting ready to enter the jungle.
She mentioned that she really enjoyed writing things down, recounting how she created her astonishing Wagatha statement using a pencil, a notepad, and an eraser.
In the meantime, Rebekah has presented ITV with a proposal to feature her new series, allowing her to face off against her competitor (shown in the program from 2017).
The 38-year-old WAG, who is said to be earning £1.5 million, shared her thoughts in an interview with ITV before entering the Jungle.
When she was asked, "Besides your family, what else will you miss at camp?" she replied, "In addition to my family and friends, I'll really miss my phone, as well as a pen and notepad. I enjoy writing things down."
Coleen has previously shared how she crafted her explosive Wagatha statement using a pencil, notepad, and eraser.
In the meantime, Rebekah has suggested to ITV that they create her new series, allowing her the chance to face off against her competitor.
The 42-year-old WAG traveled to Australia on her own in 2017, but she’s ready to confront the animals once more. She’s considering making a surprise late entry if it helps her execute her plan for revenge on her competitor.
Hinting at an exciting reunion for the two, Rebekah shared with The Sun: "If fans are eager to see us come together before then, ITV should bring me into the jungle as a special guest. What are they afraid of? A showdown? Isn't that exactly what the show is meant to be? It’s all about ratings."
In her ongoing response to Coleen, she stated, "Coleen’s lawyers were quite dismissive of my time on reality TV, treating it with disdain. So it's hypocritical for her to participate in the jungle now, don’t you think?"
I believe there was always a strategy in place for a fresh start. She kept a low profile for a considerable time.
Rebekah acknowledged that she will be tuning in to see Coleen on the show, but she suspects that Wayne Rooney's wife has a strategy in mind, describing her as "fairly strategic."
Rebekah's legal team is expected to be on standby and prepared to respond if her greatest rival makes any negative comments about her during a broadcast.
On Friday, Rebekah was revealed as the new columnist for The Sun's I'm A Celebrity coverage. She humorously remarked that she hopes Coleen has to either "eat some crow" or "swallow her pride" during her time in the jungle.
Rebekah fiercely called out Coleen in an angry outburst, revealing that she's excited to see Coleen tackle some of the unpleasant challenges in the jungle.
In past seasons of this tough competition, celebrities have had to consume unusual items such as kangaroo organs, camel parts, larvae, and even mouse tails.
When she was asked if there was anything specific she wanted to see Coleen eat, she replied, "Definitely a penis. Or maybe some humble pie."
When Rebekah was questioned about whether a camel testicle would be the most unpleasant thing Coleen Rooney, Wayne Rooney's wife, has ever had in her mouth, she replied, "I can't say for sure. You'd need to consider her husband for that."
"I'm A Celebrity 2024: Meet The All-Star Cast!"
Oti Mabuse has already won two glittering trophies from Strictly.
RECOGNIZED FOR: Oti gained fame as a professional dancer on the UK show Strictly Come Dancing, where she claimed victory in both 2019 and 2020.
Danny Jones is among the top contenders favored by bookmakers to take home the title in this year's I'm A Celebrity.
WELL-KNOWN FOR: Danny serves as both a primary singer and the main guitarist for the pop-rock group McFly.
He serves as a coach on The Voice UK.
Ex-boxer Barry McGuigan is set to enter the jungle.
KNOW FOR: Barry earned the nickname The Clones Cyclone and was the WBA and lineal featherweight champion between 1985 and 1986.
GK Barry, a popular TikTok influencer, has recently become a part of the ITV family by joining the cast of Loose Women.
RECOGNIZED FOR: Grace has gained recognition for her humorous insights on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She boasts a following of more than 3.6 million and has recently become a member of the Loose Women panel.
ITV executives are looking forward to Dean McCullough shaking things up in the camp.
NOTED FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been recruited by the producers of I'm A Celeb, with the expectation that his bold opinions will stir up some drama.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Dean would be stepping into the role of host for the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, having previously led the afternoon program.
Jane is widely recognized for her role as a panellist and host on Loose Women.
NOTABLE FOR: Jane gained recognition as a panelist and host on Loose Women from 1999 to 2002.
She rejoined as a regular panel member starting in 2013.
After her high-profile separation from her husband of two decades, Showbiz agent Gary Farrow, Jane embraces the challenge ahead.
Melvin was approached by the producers of I'm A Celeb back in 2021.
JOB TITLE: DJ and television host
KNOWN FOR: His contributions to radio. Melvin was approached by the producers of I'm A Celebrity in 2021, but he ultimately decided not to take part just before the opportunity was finalized.
He also made a notable appearance on Strictly during prime time in 2016.
Sources suggest that she has received the largest contract ever in the history of the show.
KNOWN FOR: The high-profile Wagatha Christie lawsuit involving her longtime competitor, Rebekah Vardy.
According to reports, she has received the largest deal ever in the show's history, surpassing Nigel Farage's £1.5 million deal from the previous year.
Alan Halsall is most recognized for portraying Tyrone Dobbs in the popular television series Coronation Street.
NOTED FOR: Alan Halsall, known for his role in Coronation Street, had to leave I'm A Celeb last year due to surgery for ACL reconstruction.
The producers have successfully persuaded the actor to return, and it's clear that he will attract a massive audience because of his enduring portrayal of Tyrone Dobbs on the soap opera.
Tulisa is reviving her career following her reunion with N-Dubz last year.
PROFESSION: Vocalist and former X Factor panelist
KNOWN FOR: Tulisa made a comeback with N-Dubz last year for a tour, having originally risen to prominence with the group in 2007.
In 2011, she joined The X Factor as a judge and then released her first solo album, The Female Boss.
Last year, she launched her fourth album with N-Dubz.
