The annual reality show and slow torture of faded stars that is I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returns to screens in Britain this evening.
In honour of this event, we bring you the 11 contestants (and a spare) who will be gobbling down insects for our enjoyment and charity. From footballers to comedy actors, to Playboy Bunnies to reality TV stars, the I'm A Celebrity… cast is as eclectic as ever.
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Gemma Collins – the Reality TV Star Career high: TV audiences were warmed by Gemma's brave performance in the diving game show Splash! Career low: In 2013 Gemma announced her engagement to her boyfriend Rami Hawash, only for the relationship to end a few weeks later.Getty
Gemma Collins – the Reality TV Star Career high: TV audiences were warmed by Gemma's brave performance in the diving game show Splash! Career low: In 2013 Gemma announced her engagement to her boyfriend Rami Hawash, only for the relationship to end a few weeks later.GettyCarl Fogarty – the Superbike Champion Career high: Nicknamed "Foggy", Carl Fogarty is the most decorated world superbike racer of all time. He was also awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List in 1998. Career low: Fogarty is known for his love-or-hate personality in the superbike world and has frequently verbally clashed with other rival bikers.GettyEdwina Currie – the Ex-MP Career high: Edwina Currie's political career peaked when she was made junior health minister in 1986, which led onto her… Career low: After a series of gaffes – including saying people in North England die from "ignorance and chips" and the elderly who can't afford heating should wear more clothes – Edwina commented that British eggs were infected by salmonela. The resulting egg boycott nearly destroyed the British poultry industry.GettyCraig Charles – the Actor Career high: Craig came to fame playing Lister – the beloved slob in the BBC sitcom Red Dwarf. Later in his career he starred in Cornonation Street. Career low: Between those two shows Craig faced an accusation of rape, and battled with a crack cocaine addiction.GettyKendra Wilkinson – the Playboy Bunny Career high: Kendra started her journey to celebrity by joining Hugh Hefner in the Playboy Mansion. Career low: In 2013, Kendra suffered a minor stroke, due to a car accident.GettyJimmy Bullard – the Footballer Career high: Footballer Bullard had a long career playing for Wigan Athletic, Fullham, Hull City and Ipswich Town, during which time he was called up to play for England three times… Career low: …but never stepped onto the field as a member of the England squad. He retired in 2012, due to knee injuries.GettyMelanie Sykes – the TV Presenter Career high: Melanie came to fame as the Boddingtons girl, rubbing the bitter's foam into her face. Career low: In November 2013, Melanie was arrested and cautioned for attacking her then-husband Jack Cockings. The couple divorced soon afterwards, their marriage lasting less than year.GettyTinchy Stryder – the Rapper Career high: Tinchy's single Number 1 did precisely that, reaching the top spot in the charts. Career low: His Christmas team-up with the Chuckle Brothers is proving less popular however.GettyVicki Michelle - the Comedy Actor Career high: Vicki came to fame in the 1980s, as she sent pulses racing on Saturday afternoons as the sexy waitress Michelle in 'Allo 'Allo. More recently she has been appearing in Emmerdale Farm. Career low: Vicki has said the lack of make-up in the jungle may force her to undertake botox treatments.GettyMichael Buerk – the Journalist Career high: Michael's reports of the 1984 Ethopian famine drew the attention of the world, and Bob Geldoff, leading to the Live Aid concert. Career low: His leather-clad dance performance in Children in Need was questionable, however he did raise a lot of money for charity.GettyNadia Forde – the Model Career high: Nadia is better known in her home country of Ireland, where she has her own hit reality show Nadia Goes To Hollywood and is a regular on the sketch comedy show The Republic of Telly. Over here, she's better known as the unlucky fiance of golfer Rory McIlroy. Career low: That would be Rory McIlroy. Their relationship quickly soured, although Nadia refuses to speak about it now. Allegedly her silence on the subject formed part of her I'm A Celebrity… contract.GettyJake Quickenden – the X Factor Contestant and possible late addition to the jungle Career high: That would be appearing on I'm A Celebrity… if he does – it's yet to be confirmed. Career low: That would be being kicked out of this X Factor before reaching the finals.Getty
