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FOOTBALL’S David Ginola and the rest of this year’s I’m a Celebrity opening line-up pose in their castle clobber for the first time.

The ten stars from screen, sport and music will enter the camp on Sunday.

This year's I’m a Celebrity opening line-up pose in their castle clobber for the first time
This year's I’m a Celebrity opening line-up pose in their castle clobber for the first timeCredit: ITV

Former Newcastle and Spurs winger David wants to make things tasty when they join hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly at Gwrych Castle, North Wales.

The Frenchman, 54, joked: “I will be hoping to add some garlic and rosemary to the food.

“And rice and beans is perfect as I’ve put on six kilos over the past three months and I think it will be interesting to see if I can lose it in three.”

Telly veteran Richard Madeley, 65, admitted: “I don’t like heights and what bothers me the most is the route into the castle. Maybe I will have to walk a plank.”

At 78, Dame Arlene Phillips is the ITV show’s oldest contestant yet.

But the veteran choreographer laughed: “I’m always the oldest!”

Breakfast host Louise Minchin, 53, did not even tell co-star Dan Walker about her role. But she added: “I don’t think he will be surprised!”

Singer and Loose Women host Frankie Bridge, 32, is following in the footsteps of husband Wayne, a former contestant.

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She said: “He can’t wait to watch me squirm and scream.”

Emmerdale’s Danny Miller, 30, confessed he was “s*** scared”, while Paralympian Kadeena Cox, 30, is hoping to be the first disabled winner.

Olympic diver Matty Lee, 23, said joining up was a dream come true.

Producer Naughty Boy, 36, wants to show “the man behind the music”.

But worried Radio 1 Xtra DJ Snoochie Shy, 29, said: “Bugs and I are not friends.”

Two latecomers, soap actors Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson, will arrive next week.

Gwyrch Castle in North Wales where I'm A Celeb will take place
Gwyrch Castle in North Wales where I'm A Celeb will take placeCredit: fpnw.co.uk©2021

David Ginola

Footy legend David is hoping to be crowned King of the castle
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Footy legend David is hoping to be crowned King of the castle

FRENCHMAN David, 54, wants to inspire other ex-footballers to take part.

He said: “I hope they will think, ‘We should do that as well’ and ask to be on next.”

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin is ready for her next TV role
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Louise Minchin is ready for her next TV role

THE TV host, 53, who left BBC Breakfast in September,

She said: “Last year I had a broken ankle and I watched every minute of I’m a Celebrity.”

Snoochie Shy

Model and DJ Snoochie is ready to rumble
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Model and DJ Snoochie is ready to rumble

RADIO 1Xtra DJ Snoochie, 29, real name Cheyenne Davide, will teach campmates to twerk.

But of the creepy-crawlies, she says: “My mum knows I’m a scaredy-cat.”

Kadeena Cox

Kadeena is also trying her luck in the Celeb castle
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Kadeena is also trying her luck in the Celeb castle

THE Paralympic star, 30, thinks appearing on I’m a Celeb could be tougher for her than winning a gold medal.

She said: “It is going to be far harder mentally.”

Naughty Boy

It's Naughty Boy's time to shine on the show
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It's Naughty Boy's time to shine on the show

RECORD producer Naughty Boy, 36, real name Shahid Khan, wants to show “the real me”.

He said: “I want to show what I am really like.”

Adam Woodyatt

Walford's finest is heading to Wales
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Walford's finest is heading to WalesCredit: PA

Adam, 53 — known to millions as Ian Beale — agreed to take part after bosses offered him a bumper pay deal.

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The actor — who is the BBC soap’s longest-serving cast member — is currently on a break from Albert Square.

Simon Gregson

Simon is swapping the Cobbles for Corrie
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Simon is swapping the Cobbles for CorrieCredit: Rex Features

Soap legend Simon will face his EastEnders counterpart Adam Woodyatt in the castle next month.

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