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RICHARD Madeley may be more than double Amir Khan’s age but he still managed to complete the horrific Bushtucker Trial that the boxer pulled out of.

Screaming Amir, 30, crumbled during Critter-cal rescue on Monday night after grabbing a snake and giving up – leaving the camp with no food, however it was no challenge for Richard, 61.

 Richard Madeley and Joe Swash prepared to compete in the Bushtucker Trial that boxer Amir Khan quit minutes into
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Richard Madeley and Joe Swash prepared to compete in the Bushtucker Trial that boxer Amir Khan quit minutes intoCredit: ITV
 He later told Ant and Dec of his horror
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Amir quit the challenge after touching a snake

During spin-off show Extra Camp, Richard and former winner Joe Swash, 35, braved the task, which saw Richard hunting for keys among snakes and creepy crawlies – just like Amir tried, while Joe took on Georgia Toffolo’s role of lying in a coffin-like space which was filled with nasty insects

While Joe cried out throughout the 10 minute challenge as he helplessly waited for Richard to collect the keys, the dad-of-two was a calming presence.

As he battled through tunnels of spiders and snakes, he called to Joe: “I’m doing fine, hang on, I’m nearly there!

“You’ll be alright Joe.”

 Richard remained calm as he searched for keys among bugs, spiders and snakes
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Richard remained calm as he searched for keys among bugs, spiders and snakesCredit: ITV

When Joe yelled, “I don’t know if I can take this anymore,” motivational Richard soothed, “Of course you can, you’re the king of the jungle!”

In fact the only time that Richard betrayed any sign of anxiety was when he was told he was crawling through terrifying green ants: “Yeah I can feel them, they really hurt,” he said.

 Part of the challenge involved smashing huge ant eggs to find a key
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Part of the challenge involved smashing huge ant eggs to find a keyCredit: ITV

While Amir didn’t manage to get any of the eight keys to unlock Toff from the coffin, Richard collected all eight and rescued a distraught Joe with aplomb.

The pair made it just in time, and as Joe mocked Amir’s defeat, dignified Richard simply smiled and mused: “Magnanimous in victory as always.”

 As Joe screamed out in horror, Richard called out to him to keep him calm
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As Joe screamed out in horror, Richard called out to him to keep him calmCredit: ITV

Richard’s cool handling of the horrific task had viewers begging for him to join the main show – and developing feelings for him.

One tweeted: “Get Richard Madley in @ImACeIebUK #EXTRACAMP”

 Richard was even a gracious victor and chose not to mock the boxer he defeated
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Richard was even a gracious victor and chose not to mock the boxer he defeatedCredit: ITV

Another added: “How cool is @richardm56 �� I think I’m slightly in love!!😘 #ExtraCamp @ImACeIebUK @antanddec”

And a third gushed: “@richardm56 is like a real life #Indiana Jones ... #James Bond 😉 #imaceleb #extracamp”

Amir Khan struggles with first Bushtucker trial on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!


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