Gemma Collins complains about ‘rancid’ conditions in camp on I’m A Celebrity
By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter
Gemma Collins is seen complaining about the “rancid” conditions in the Savannah Slum camp, which she has described as “Hell”, on tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa.
In a sneak peek at Wednesday’s show, the reality TV star is seen struggling to adapt to life in the jungle, saying that she is “going to need back surgery” after enduring one night on the camp beds.
Collins, 45, was a late arrival on the all-star show and her dramatic entrance last night entailed taking on a gruelling eating challenge, where she was faced with dishes such as fish eye pie and brain freeze.
During Wednesday’s episode, Collins is seen complaining to the Bush Telegraph and says: “What have I done in my life to deserve this? It is just rancid.
“The beds, I mean… I’m going to need back surgery after one night’s sleep. I mean, it is just Hell, basically.”
She then asks Seann Walsh if he wants to “stay up and chat” as their fellow campmates settle down for the night.
The 40-year-old comedian says: “I’ve got to go to sleep, Gemma, because we didn’t sleep last night, because we were in a storm.”
Collins jokes: “If there’s a storm in the night, I’m topping and tailing with you. You can rub me feet.”
The TV star then adds that she wants a good night’s sleep so she can “crack on again tomorrow”.
Collins last appeared on the show in 2014 and quit after three days as she struggled with the environment, but has called her appearance on the all-stars show her “redemption”.
The former The Only Way Is Essex star also overcame her fears and rode into camp on a helicopter on Tuesday night’s episode, having broken down in tears during her last attempt in 2014.
Walsh is later seen praising the reality TV star, and says: “Gemma has really helped morale in camp, you can see why the nation loves her. She’s absolutely fantastic.”
For tonight’s bushtucker trial, contestants in the main camp will choose to nominate someone from the opposing camp, Savannah Scrub, and vice versa.
During “venom verdict”, contestants will wear helmets filled with snakes while their teammates answer questions.
Popstar Sinitta is set to represent the main camp, and in a preview, she is heard crying out in fear as her head is surrounded by snakes.
Meanwhile, as Walsh takes on the challenge for Savannah Scrub, he can be seen remaining still as he repeatedly exclaims: “Oh my God. Oh God.”
The reality series spin-off is pre-recorded, unlike the classic I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, and will see celebrities compete against one another to be crowned the legend.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa can be seen at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, and will air on weeknights.
