I’m A Celebrity 2022 LATEST: Celebs prepare for a ‘record 24 trials’ as Matt Hancock’s co star’s shady tweets unearthed
I'M A CELEBRITY is just days away from returning and ITV bosses have confirmed that a huge 24 trials will take place during this year's series
I'm A Celebrity's Executive producer, Olly Nash revealed: "We have more big rigs; we have more big, slimy, dirty trials, and a lot more competitive trials.
"There are 24 this year and there are 21 shows," he told MailOnline.
It comes as a fresh feud has emerged between scandalous MP Matt Hancock and A Place in The Sun's Scarlette Douglas after tweets surfaced.
Scarlette Douglas wrote a cryptic tweet, the same day Matt Hancock resigned as Health Secretary, after he was caught kissing his colleague during a time of strict social distancing rules.
Read out I'm A Celebrity 2022 live blog below for latest updates...
Boy George puts his own spin on his I’m a Celeb uniform
Fans will have noticed the bring red polka dots on his uniform and crown feature on his hat.
It was reported by the Metro that he was given special permission to spice up his uniform.
Very excited about the prospect of starring on the show, Boy George is determined to win.
He told ITV: “King of the jungle, how fabulous would that be?” he declared. “I want to be the Harry Redknapp of my generation!”
Matt Hancock: ‘I haven’t lost my marbles’
The suspended Government whip told The Sun why he is appearing on the show, and it’s not to do with the “big cheque” he will be paid…
Matt wrote: “While there will undoubtedly be those who think I shouldn’t go, I think it’s a great opportunity to talk directly to people who aren’t always interested in politics, even if they care very much about how our country’s run.”
He added: “It’s our job as politicians to go to where the people are — not to sit in ivory towers in Westminster.”
Matt Hancock to ‘promote’ his dyslexia campaign on I’m a Celeb
He has had his role of Government whip suspended after it was claimed he is joining the jungle crew.
“I’m A Celeb is the most watched show on TV.
“Matt doesn’t expect to serve in government again, so it’s an incredible opportunity for him to engage with the 12m Brits who tune in every single night.
“Matt has told the whips in parliament and he will use his time in the jungle to promote his dyslexia campaign,” reports.
When does I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here start?
I'm a Celeb is just days away from hitting screens...
Tune in to ITV on Sunday 6 November at 9pm.
Scarlette Douglas sees jungle as new 'interior design project'
The television presenter, best known for starring on A Place in The Sun, spoke on how she feels to be heading into the jungle.
She said: "I'm just seeing it as a new interior design project!
"We're going for a leafy look, that's very in at the moment," Scarlette added.
Property developer Scarlette, 32, works alongside her brother Stuart, for their design company Kindred Elite.
Charlene White’s ‘secret signal’ that ‘everything is going OK’
The Loose Women cast discussed what the signal is for, ahead of Charlene’s stint on the show.
Christine revealed: “So apparently this is to let us know, and her family know that everything is going OK.
“Apparently she’s going to be rubbing her ear whilst doing this so it looks like an L!”
Who won I'm a Celeb in 2002?
The hit survival competition first launched two decades ago, but can you remember who triumphed in it's first year.
Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle all the way back in 2022.
The Brit DJ is now 79 years of age, and still makes appearances on radio, mainly BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the Sixties Theatre Show.
Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver's terrifying sepsis battle
The actress, 59, previously spoke out about how she developed the deadly illness while on set of Corrie.
Speaking about her health scare on This Morning in 2019, she said it was the "hottest day of the year" but Sue was sitting with a hot water bottle, and her "teeth were chattering", she felt so cold.
When her husband, James Quinn, rushed back home from work, to check Sue was okay. She said: "He came back and I was just shaking.
"He rang our daughter, who's a paramedic who said: 'Get her to hospital.' My temperature was 39.9. I didn't know I had sepsis till the next day.
"Immediately I was on fluids and antibiotics. There was an hour window of opportunity."
Olivia Attwood - The first Love Island star in the jungle
The 31-year-old influencer is officially the first ever Islander to be entering the jungle for I'm a Celeb.
Since appearing on Love Island in 2017, Olivia went on to become a television presenter, and became a regular TOWIE.
Before finding fame, Olivia was a grid girl for motorsport events.
What is Boy George's real name?
The 61-year-old singer is of Irish decent but was born in London in 1961.
His real name is George Alan O'Dowd, and he is unmarried, and has no children.
Brits react to controversial I'm a Celeb line up
Two ";Celebs" in particular are being questioned by the public via Twitter.
Look back at some of the best trials
One of the most hard-to-watch eating trials was the one with Katie Price and Kim Woodburn’s.
They were forced to eat fish eyes, a cricket, a cockroach, kangaroo anus, a witchetty grub and a kangaroo testicle.
Could we see an eating trial during the opening show at the weekend?
Matt Hancock: 'I haven't lost my marbles'
The suspended Government whip told The Sun why he is appearing on the show, and it's not to do with the "big cheque" he will be paid...
Matt wrote: "While there will undoubtedly be those who think I shouldn’t go, I think it’s a great opportunity to talk directly to people who aren’t always interested in politics, even if they care very much about how our country’s run."
He added: "It’s our job as politicians to go to where the people are — not to sit in ivory towers in Westminster."
Matt Hancock to give ‘some’ of I’m a Celeb money to charity
A close friend to the MP has said he will be donating his earnings from the show to charity.
It is claimed the West Suffolk MP will made a “donation” before declaring the I’m a Celeb money, reports the .
Matt Hancock has whip job suspended for joining I’m a Celeb
No, you’re not dreaming, Matt Hancock is joining the lineup of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
Chief Whip Simon Hart MP said: “Following a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe this is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect.”
‘I’m bored of being iconic in the corner’ says Boy George
The Culture Club singer opened up about why he opted to join in the jungle rabble of Celebs this year.
Boy George said: “I watch I’m A Celebrity every year and I had to think long and hard about this.
“But I feel like I am in a very fertile creative moment in my life.
“I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture.”
He added: “I am bored of being iconic in the corner and if you want to compete in the world then being part of telly is part of that.
“This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it. And now I have made the decision, I don’t want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing,” reports .
Matt Hancock tipped to be ‘highest paid’ on I’m a Celeb
A PR expert believes the MP could be up there as one of the highest paid contestants on the show this series.
Mark Borkowski told : “Either Hancock is desperate for the visibility or the money… if it’s the money I’d expect £350,000. He should be very careful what his wishes for.”
The West Suffolk MP is expected to donate a sum of the money to a local hospice, and he will declare his earnings from the show to Parliament.
Matt Hancock tipped to be ‘highest paid’ on I’m a Celeb
A PR expert believes the MP could be up there as one of the highest paid contestants on the show this series.
Mark Borkowski told : “Either Hancock is desperate for the visibility or the money… if it’s the money I’d expect £350,000. He should be very careful what his wishes for.”
The West Suffolk MP is expected to donate a sum of the money to a local hospice, and he will declare his earnings from the show to Parliament.
Fans will see ‘another side’ to Charlene White on I’m a Celeb
The Loose Women panel gave fans a teaser of what to expect from Charlene as she enters the jungle.
Christine Lampard said: “Charlene will be motherly, she’s a good listener and likes to have some affection.”
Linda Robson said: “You’ll see another side to her too, because she’s really good fun when you go out.”
They agreed as Brenda declared: “She’s a right laugh.”
Boy George puts his own spin on his I’m a Celeb uniform
Fans will have noticed the bring red polka dots on his uniform and crown feature on his hat.
It was reported by the Metro that he was given special permission to spice up his uniform.
Very excited about the prospect of starring on the show, Boy George is determined to win.
He told ITV: “King of the jungle, how fabulous would that be?” he declared. “I want to be the Harry Redknapp of my generation!”
Charlene White’s ‘secret signal’ that ‘everything is going OK’
The Loose Women cast discussed what the signal is for, ahead of Charlene’s stint on the show.
Christine revealed: “So apparently this is to let us know, and her family know that everything is going OK.
“Apparently she’s going to be rubbing her ear whilst doing this so it looks like an L!”
‘I’m bored of being iconic in the corner’ says Boy George
The Culture Club singer opened up about why he opted to join in the jungle rabble of Celebs this year.
Boy George said: “I watch I’m A Celebrity every year and I had to think long and hard about this.
“But I feel like I am in a very fertile creative moment in my life.
“I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture.”
He added: “I am bored of being iconic in the corner and if you want to compete in the world then being part of telly is part of that.
“This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it. And now I have made the decision, I don’t want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing,” reports .
What will the former Health Secretary make of that?
Nutritious.
Deputy chairman of Matt Hancock’s constituency, Andy Drummond, of West Suffolk Conservative Association, said: “I’m looking forward to him eating a kangaroo’s penis. Quote me. You can quote me that.”
Matt Hancock to give ‘some’ of I’m a Celeb money to charity
A close friend to the MP has said he will be donating his earnings from the show to charity.
It is claimed the West Suffolk MP will made a “donation” before declaring the I’m a Celeb money, reports the .
Scarlette Douglas sees jungle as new ‘interior design project’
The television presenter, best known for starring on A Place in The Sun, spoke on how she feels to be heading into the jungle.
She said: “I’m just seeing it as a new interior design project!
“We’re going for a leafy look, that’s very in at the moment,” Scarlette added.
Property developer Scarlette, 32, works alongside her brother Stuart, for their design company Kindred Elite.
