I'm A Celebrity SPOILER: Sam Thompson is in for a shock as he ...

7 Dec 2023
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I'm A Celebrity SPOILER: Sam Thompson is in for a shock as he crawls through a booby trapped tunnel during spy-themed trial (but risks the wrath of camp as he FORGETS to collect his stars!)

By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline

Published: 09:43 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 09:59 GMT, 7 December 2023

I'm A Celebrity star Sam Thompson is the latest campmate to take on a dreaded Bushtucker Trial during Thursday's episode of the ITV show.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, volunteered to take on the spy-themed challenge, No Time To Cry, Cry Harder, in the upcoming show.

However, the challenge hits a snag when the podcaster appears to forget to collect his stars and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly shout a reminder at him.

In a teaser clip for the trial, Sam can be seen crawling through a tight tunnel which is covered in critters during his bid to collect stars for the camp dinner.

All the while he appears to be receiving a series of electric shocks as he tries to release the stars from the tunnel to take back to Ant and Dec.

I'm A Celebrity star Sam Thompson is the latest campmate to take on a dreaded Bushtucker Trial during Thursday's episode of the ITV show

The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, volunteered to take on the spy-themed challenge, No Time To Cry, Cry Harder, in the upcoming show

Sam, who previously revealed his imaginative movie alter ego Merf, channels the character as he takes on the returning challenge. 

As Sam screams, Ant and Dec shout: 'Don't forget the star!'

Hearing their reminder, Sam says: 'Oh no the star.'

Ant replies in an American accent: 'You've gotta go back, you've gotta go back and get the star.'

As Sam goes back to retrieve the star he seemingly retrieves a series of shocks while trying to release it from the wall.

After struggling for a while it appears that he gives up on the star and is forced to move on. 

During Wednesday night's episode Nick Pickard was eliminated from the I'm A Celebrity jungle after losing out to Josie Gibson in the public vote after they both unexpectedly came in the bottom two.

Nick received a triumphant welcome as he was greeted with applause from some of the eliminated contestants and the other celebrities' loved ones.

However, the challenge hits a snag when the podcaster appears to forget to collect his stars and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly shout a reminder at him

In a teaser clip for the trial, Sam can be seen crawling through a tight tunnel which is covered in critters during his bid to collect stars for the camp dinner

During Wednesday night's episode Nick Pickard was eliminated from the I'm A Celebrity jungle after losing out to Josie Gibson in the public vote after they both unexpectedly came in the bottom two 

Nick received a triumphant welcome as he was greeted with applause from some of the eliminated contestants and the other celebrities' loved ones 

The soap star was clearly thrilled to be reunited with his girlfriend Sarah Corrin as he wrapped an arm around her waist after arriving at the hotel.

Also present was Frankie Dettori and Marvin Humes' wife Rochelle.

After his elimination, Nick also appeared on Good Morning Britain and told how he wants to see Sam Thompson crowned King of the Jungle.

He said: 'I'd like Sam to win he's such a huge fan of the show and he just wants to do cyclone bless him, he really is enthusiastic.'

The actor also told how adjusting to life in the jungle was tough for the first few days.

He said: 'It takes a few nights to climatize the first few nights I was like, "what's this noise? whats that?" for two, three nights we were like, "they're playing the noises through speakers" and then after a while we were like no its real.'

Nick and Sarah live together in Liverpool but their relationship has remained out of the public eye.

They have been dating for several years and Sarah was the first family member to arrive in Australia last week to support Nick.

The soap star was clearly thrilled to be reunited with his girlfriend Sarah Corrin as he wrapped an arm around her waist after arriving at the hotel 

After his elimination, Nick also appeared on Good Morning Britain and told how he wants to see Sam Thompson crowned King of the Jungle 

As he walked across the iconic bridge, he was reunited with his girlfriend Sarah, who embraced him in a sweet hug

She told MailOnline she has been begging family and friends to vote the soap star for his first Bushtucker Trial.

'I've still yet to see him do a Bushtucker Trial and all my friends and family are like, "What shall we do?" And I keep saying, "Vote! Vote" and people are like you're not meant to vote him in but I think we are! I think he'd enjoy it,' she said.

Nick is the longest-running soap actor on Hollyoaks - playing Tony Hutchinson for 28 years and Sarah said: 'It's nice people get to see the Nick part of him and not just Tony. But you haven't seen all of him yet. 

'I've wanted him to do it for years. He's very competitive and a good team player so that's why I've always said, out of all the things he could do, I'm A Celebrity would be a good one for him.'

'I'm really surprised I haven't seen him have a hunger tantrum. He is the most positive upbeat person you'll ever meet but don't mess with him and his food.

'When people are going off for the Trials he's like 'Don't worry if you don't get all the stars' but I know on the inside he's like inside, 'You have to get all the stars'.'

This week Sarah said she is also enjoying Nick's newfound status after noticing his popularity surge on TikTok, with a number of videos being made about ‘fit Nick.’

She told MailOnline: ‘I’ve had people sending me stuff saying that Nick is a heartthrob. Which is a surprise, well, not a surprise to me because I think he’s gorgeous but he’s got a whole new following.'

Though he has not had much airtime, Nick has caught the eye of viewers who shared their admiration of him on TikTok, branding him the ‘fittest’ on this year’s show.

Clips edited on the social media platform of Nick on the show are reaching up to 30,000 likes with people commenting, ‘Wow, I’m in love with him.’

Sarah continued: ‘This girl put up a poll on Instagram. One option was "I find Nick weirdly fit" and the majority had clicked that.'

‘I commented that I agreed but said “less of the weird please”,’ she joked.

‘Then she privately messaged me and must have seen my Instagram supporting him and said: “Oh, are you a fan?”.

After his exit on Wednesday, Nick joined Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly to look back on his jungle journey.

He grinned as he arrived to speak to the co-hosts and admitted he was happy to be leaving because he felt like his time on the show had come to an end.

He revealed it was his family who persuaded him to go on the ITV show as he said he was pleased to have finally taken part after more than 20 years on Hollyoa

I'm A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates

Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party  and leader of the Brexit Party.

Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty. 

Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news. 

Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore. 

Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields 

Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.

Phobias: Rats. I hate them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too! 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either. 

Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.

FRED SIRIEIX - VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: First Dates star.

Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp. 

Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning. 

Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient! 

Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.

Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star. 

Phobias: I am fearful of everything! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book. 

Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it! 

Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele. 

NICK PICKARD - VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star. 

Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character. 

Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop! 

Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock. 

FRANKIE DETTORI - VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: Champion Jockey

Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.

Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!

Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.

Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS - WALKED!

Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.

 Phobias: I am scared of everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.

Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone. 

Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed. 

Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot. 

Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.

Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter. 

Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!

Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things. 

Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle! 

Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.

Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information! 

Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on! 

Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry. 

Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her. 

Claim to fame: JLS star.

Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me. 

Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too. 

Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food. 

Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.

Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic. 

Phobias: Horrible people. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour. 

Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep. 

Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna - she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour! 

Claim to fame: Former champion boxer

Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.

Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.

Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry...who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.

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