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THE I'm a Celebrity campmates are left stunned when Noel Edmonds makes his grand entrance into the jungle as camp leader in tonight's show.

The former Noel's House Party presenter, 69, will receive a very royal welcome as he makes his first appearance dressed as a Roman emperor.

Noel Edmonds shocks his campmates when he makes his grand entrance in tonight's I'm a Celebrity
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Noel Edmonds shocks his campmates when he makes his grand entrance in tonight's I'm a CelebrityCredit: ITV

Before being introduced to their new camp leader, hosts Declan Donnelly and Holly Willoughby tease: "You are now gladiators and your fate will be decided by a new camp leader. All hail the emperor..."

Noel then emerges from behind regal red curtains to the sound of trumpets as the celebrities gasp in shock at their famous new leader.

But while the likes of Emily Atack and Sair Khan giggle like schoolgirls, Harry Redknapp's blank facial expressions suggests the 71-year-old doesn't have a clue who Noel is.

EastEnders star Rita Simons is then seen whispering "it's Noel Edmonds" to the legendary football manager.

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The celebrites can't believe their eyes as they are introduced to the Deal or No Deal starCredit: ITV
Emily Atack giggles like a schoolgirl when the group are told Noel is their new camp leader
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Emily Atack giggles like a schoolgirl when the group are told Noel is their new camp leaderCredit: ITV
Harry Redknapp hilariously appears none the wiser when Noel makes his appearance
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Harry Redknapp hilariously appears none the wiser when Noel makes his appearanceCredit: ITV

Making a joke about the torrential Australian downpours, Noel then quips: "Hail - literally... and rain."

The comment goes down a treat with the celebrities who burst into laughter as they stand in the rain.

A promo clip for Noel's arrival that aired last night showed the TV host sit on a red velvet throne wearing a regal white toga, purple sash and a leather armour skirt.

The camera zoomed in as a golden laurel-leaf crown was placed on his head by one of his guards. Noel then roared: “Are you not entertained?”

A promo clip for Noel's arrival that aired last night showed the TV host sit on a red velvet throne wearing a regal white toga
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A promo clip for Noel's arrival that aired last night showed the TV host sit on a red velvet throne wearing a regal white togaCredit: Rex Features
A golden laurel-leaf crown was placed on the head of the Noel's House Party presenter
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A golden laurel-leaf crown was placed on the head of the Noel's House Party presenterCredit: Rex Features

The line is a nod to Russell Crowe’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator.

The clip was a teaser for fans ahead of Noel’s much-hyped appearance on tonight’s show. Thrilled co-host Declan Donnelly said he was so excited that it felt like Christmas Eve.

With the survival show well underway, John Barrowman triumphed in his first Bushtucker Trial last night, bagging all ten stars in a scary underwater challenge.

The Doctor Who actor, 51, braved critters including 40 large eels, 20 crocodiles and five water pythons.

Noel Edmonds imitates Gladiator as Emperor’s arrival is teased on I’m A Celebrity
Noel then roars: 'Are you not entertained?' in a nod to Russell Crowe’s Gladiator
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Noel then roars: 'Are you not entertained?' in a nod to Russell Crowe’s GladiatorCredit: Rex Features
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The star, 69, also wears a leather armour skirt
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The star, 69, also wears a leather armour skirtCredit: Rex Features
With the show well underway, John Barrowman triumphed in his first Bushtucker Trial underwater last night
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With the show well underway, John Barrowman triumphed in his first Bushtucker Trial underwater last nightCredit: Rex Features
Declan Donnelly - with co-host Holly Willoughby - said he was so excited about Noel's arrival that it felt like Christmas Eve
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Declan Donnelly - with co-host Holly Willoughby - said he was so excited about Noel's arrival that it felt like Christmas EveCredit: Rex Features

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He had to dive into a boat wreck and search for the treasured meal tokens after being voted to do The Scary Rose trial.

Speaking before, John said: “I’m game for it. I’m not scared, I’m excited. I’m ready to do something. The big thing is the fear of not knowing. However, that’s the name of this game.”

Afterwards, he vowed to try to stir up emotions in camp by pretending he had lost. He said: “I want to see who gets nippy with me.”

But ex-EastEnder Rita Simmons, 41, immediately said: “He’s acting.”

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