And they’re off! The eleven I’m A Celebrity… campers have finally made it into the darkest depths of the jungle and are already busy tucking into their tasty rice and beans…

But their journey to camp wasn’t exactly uneventful - some made it by air, some by foot and some by, er, horse! But for two contestants - Gino and Sam - the adventure started a little earlier than they were expecting…

All the contestants were happily enjoying champagne and nibbles on a swanky boat, when Ant and Dec arrived to give them some news: Two volunteers, one male and one female, had to start their jungle journey immediately. They had to jump off the boat into the water and swim to a deserted island, which would be their home for the night. Then, in the morning, they would have to do the first Bushtucker Trial - and the outcome would directly affect their fellow campers’ comfort. Kim immediately said that she couldn’t do it as she’d never swum in her life and was scared of water (better hope camp doesn’t get too flooded!) but the others drew straws with Gino and Sam picking the short ones.

The intrepid two gallantly leapt to their fate, leaving their campmates to head back to dry land, swap their glad rags for khakis and head to the helicopters. Being the two more mature campers Kim and George were dropped off and allowed to find their way to camp on foot, whilst the remaining contestants had to endure rather more physical journeys…

Lucy, Colin and Sabrina were whisked off to an airfield, immediately realising that they were going to be jumping out of a plane. Despite their initial fears (and a LOT of “Oh my God’s” from Lucy!) they made it down safely from 12,000 feet - and loved it!

Meanwhile, Jimmy, Camilla, Stuart and Justin were greeted by some four-legged friends! Yes, they were carried gracefully towards camp on horseback. It all seemed very genteel until they reached a fast-moving, deep river which their steeds had to swim across whilst carrying their terrified passengers. Justin and Stuart made it look easy, but Camilla and Jimmy struggled, both ending up in the water!

However, eventually they all made it safely to their new home - where George and Kim were waiting for them.  Poor George had been trying to light the fire for a good two hours without any success, but as soon as grown-up boy scout Stuart took over, flames were roaring in seconds. The only people missing now were Gino and Sam, who, having spent a relaxing night in their private camp on the deserted island, were headed to the first Bushtucker Trial.

They arrived on a picturesque beach to be greeted by Ant and Dec - and a shipwreck. However, this being I’m A Celebrity…, this was no ordinary wreck - it was filled with jungle creepy-crawlies to get Gino and Sam off to a scary start to their jungle journey. Called ‘All Washed Up’, the trial consisted of three parts, and the stars they were earning were each worth a bed and a meal for them and their fellow campers. So, no pressure then…!

Sam bravely volunteered to go first, putting her hand into a hidden compartment in the wreck and fishing around for a star - which was being protected by a ‘crabby’ sea creature! She dived straight in and managed to wrestle the star from under the large crab, without it making use of its pincers! Next up was Gino, who reached in to find a slimy octopus. However, he delved further in and found his star resulting in two beds and two meals for camp!

Next up was something much worse… Sam opened a washed up pot, to be confronted by… a giant water spider which she had to keep IN HER MOUTH for 30 seconds!! Showing no fear, she tipped it in and held it on her tongue until her time was up. Gino then had to do the same -  his phobia of spiders making it more of a challenge for him. However, in true I’m A Celebrity… style, he faced his fears and with some encouragement from Ant, Dec and Sam, he managed to complete the task winning two more stars for camp!

Next came an apple-bobbing-style challenge, where they both had to grab a star with their teeth out of a box full of shrimps for Sam and worms for Gino.  They sailed through this one, meaning two more celebrities would be sleeping and eating well.

The final task saw Sam sent into the dark wreck, full of hidey-holes and critters. She had to search in the pitch black for two stars, which could have been lurking anywhere. Unfortunately, she didn’t find them in the allotted time, so two campmates would be sleeping on the ground… Next up was Gino, who had to overcome more spider-fear and wear a helmet for a minute and a half, which was gradually filled up with the eight-legged creatures. Despite looking like he was seriously uncomfortable, Gino completed the challenge and won three stars for camp.

The victorious pair were then sent off to join their fellow celebrity campers - who greeted them with cheers when they heard that they’d won them nine beds and nine meals.

So it was all rather harmonious on the first night in camp - everyone seemed to be getting along and everyone had their own jobs which they got on with happily. George and Kim were given the camper van to sleep in and Stuart chivalrously gave up his bed to a girl. They awoke on the first morning happy as Larry and there was singing and laughter round the fire as they ate their breakfast. However, Ant and Dec were soon on their way to deliver some bad news - someone was going to have to do the next Bushtucker Trial… the public had voted and it is clean-obsessive Kim who will face ‘Dreaded Descent’.

Unbeknownst to the happy campers, there was more news at the end of the show. News which might shatter their utopian dreams… a new campmate will be joining them. And not just any campmate. She’s loud, she’s outspoken and she has no problem causing controversy wherever she goes - yes, it’s Katie Price, aka Jordan! Watch out jungle - she’s back…

PHEW! What were your first impressions of this year’s celebrities? Who do you think will get on and who will bicker? Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts!  

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