I'm A Celebrity star 'set to quit' show within days as fans 'work out' early exit

Viewers of I'm A Celebrity South Africa are convinced that one campmate will walk out very shortly after the launch episode. The series got underway on Monday night on ITV1, as hosts Ant and Dec welcomed the brand new cast of the spin-off show. Notably, every single one of them has experienced the programme before, in some capacity. All are former contestants from the original Australian series, while some participated in Wales during the Covid pandemic. Each of them has previously faced the trials, camp dramas and everything else that comes with it.

With that in mind, one particular star made her return to the programme, having previously quit her original series very early on. Gemma Collins made a brief appearance on Monday, but the last time she participated, she departed after just 72 hours. Now, fans are predicting yet another premature exit as the series progresses. Gemma is tipped "not to last" by viewers, while many remain eager to watch her take part, reports the Mirror.

One fan wrote: "Let's take bets on how long Gemma Collins will last!! I'll be surprised if she makes it till the end of tomorrow nights episode." Another concurred: "First boot hopefully, maybe 3 days again."

A third viewer commented: "I do think she may quit again, but maybe after a few days this time." Others were simply delighted to catch a glimpse of her after waiting throughout the entire first episode, in which she barely featured at all. Gemma featured only briefly in the preview for the upcoming episode. One viewer remarked: "We watched an hour and a half to see 3 seconds of Gemma," while another commented: "I'm only here for Gemma and Scarlett." A further post declared: "Gemma Collins is going to save this series!"

This year's line-up features Adam Thomas, Ashley Roberts, Scarlett Moffatt, David Haye, Beverley Callard, Seann Walsh, Sinitta and Sir Mo Farah all participating.

Gemma Collins, Craig Charles, Jimmy Bullard and Harry Redknapp complete the roster. Coronation Street actress Beverley seized the opportunity to accept after appearing in the Welsh edition during the pandemic.

She admitted: "I was really flattered when I got the call. In fact, I was gobsmacked! But I said 'yes' because Wales was so different. We didn't get to experience the Australian jungle and the bedroom was minus one. To be part of the South Africa jungle is going to be a very different experience."

This year, producers have altered the format following viewer criticisms about the absence of audience participation, with everything pre-recorded in the previous version. This time, there will be a live final broadcast from London.

The final will air on Friday 24th April, three weeks after the show commences for a live finale - with abundant drama and surprises. The public will determine the winner in a live episode, while the inaugural series saw Myleene Klass crowned as champion and show Legend.