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TERRIFIED Jane Moore holds her head in her hands watching a helicopter land to whisk her off for her I’m A Celebrity sky-dive — but she was soon on Cloud Nine.

While four other contestants with her waved, our Jane, 62 turned away as she tried to summon the courage for the imminent 10,000ft jump.

Jane Moore was worried as soon as she saw the helicopters flying overhead to whisk her up to the skies
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Jane Moore was worried as soon as she saw the helicopters flying overhead to whisk her up to the skiesCredit: Rex
Sun columnist Jane Moore and her professional partner were blown 400 yards off course during their dive
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Sun columnist Jane Moore and her professional partner were blown 400 yards off course during their diveCredit: Rex
The pair landed safely on the beach at Byron Bay in New South Wales
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The pair landed safely on the beach at Byron Bay in New South WalesCredit: Australia Media
The Sun is backing columnist Jane Moore
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The Sun is backing columnist Jane Moore

Sun columnist Jane, who before entering the jungle said she liked to “think of myself as a gutsy person” soon proved to be just that.

She pulled herself together and, with the others, necked a drink before running to the chopper to be flown up for the tandem descent.

Jane, 62, and her professional partner were blown 400 yards off course but she smiled and looked as if she was enjoying herself — giving a thumbs-up when asked if she was OK.

The pair landed safely on the beach at Byron Bay in New South Wales.

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Earlier, Jane said that she did not fancy herself as a chef in camp, but would be happy to stir the pot.

She said: “I definitely won’t be putting myself forward to do any cooking.

"I could probably stir . . . I could do some stirring. In more ways than one!”

She also revealed her two fears will be boredom — and not looking good in a hat.

Boxing legend Barry McGuigan, meanwhile, said he was warned by producers not to use non-PC language once in the camp.

The softly-spoken ex-world featherweight champion, the oldest camp mate at 63, promised to do his best.

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He said: “With how the world is evolving . . . it’s virtually impossible not to be occasionally politically incorrect.

“If I offend anybody, or if I say something wrong, I will ask them how they would like me to address them. I want to get it right.”

Irishman Barry, known as The Clones Cyclone in the ring, added: “It’s just trying to not hurt people’s feelings.

“I don’t want to do that. So you do your level best.”

Despite his fighting career Barry said he wants to be a peace-maker in the camp.

He added: “I’ve never raised my hand in my life, apart from in the ring, so I’m not going to start now.

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“I want to have a good time, and I want everybody to get on.

"I’m sure there will be altercations, as it were, and people falling out. I’m happy to be the referee.”

Jane was petrified ahead of her sky-dive to enter I'm A Celebrity - but soon mustered up the courage
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Jane was petrified ahead of her sky-dive to enter I'm A Celebrity - but soon mustered up the courageCredit: Rex
Jane eventually ran to the chopper to be flown up for the tandem descent.
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Jane eventually ran to the chopper to be flown up for the tandem descent.Credit: Rex

I'm A Celebrity 2024

i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year..

Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.

Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.

Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities.

Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle.

GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.

Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.

Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice.

Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom Fletcher.

Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.

Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer. He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache."

Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.

Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity, and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth."

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