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May 26, 2023

FIRST LOOK: Inside the I'm A Celebrity camp including rock hard beds and first task

Fans have been given a first look inside the brand new I'm A Celebrity... Get Me

Fans have been given a first look inside the brand new I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! camp as ITV gets set to launch the first all stars edition of their mammoth reality show

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! returns this month with a brand new stint in South Africa for the all stars special edition of the hugely-popular ITV show.

Presenters Ant and Dec are back for another round of creepy critters, terrifying heights, squeamish celebs and the fan-favourite food trial.

Yet this time, the dynamic duo are jetting to Cape Town for an extra round in the jungle.

With a round-up of some of the most beloved and infamous characters from previous series', and the possibility of lions roaring in the distance while they try to sleep, it looks set to be one of the best offerings yet.

The likes of Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan, former Countdown legend Carol Vorderman, and boxer Amir Khan are all gearing up to enter the jungle.

The other stars include Jordan Banjo, Janice Dickinson, Fatima Whitbread, Eurovision singer Shaun Ryder, and last but not least, Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell.

And now fans can whet their appetites with a look at the brand new camp before launch night.

With lanterns lighting woven archways and a glimpse at the roles on offer, it's time to gear up for the next rollercoaster of I'm A Celeb...

This year's all stars I'm A Celeb features many of the same features as the Australian edition, but the new camp has some defining elements as the cast and crew will be flying over to South Africa.

There's ginormous trees overlooking the camp, large log seating areas, and a number of teepee-style open beds.

Fans are already able to catch a glimpse of the first task in camp, as there is a huge wooden blackboard sign overlooking the seating area.

Campmates will be told to assign themselves their chores upon arrival, with cooking, cleaning the long drop, camp maintenance, washing up and wood drop all listed.

There is also a look at the camp fire pit, as stars will be tasked with working out how to light it on their own in order to keep warm.

The camp is filled with lush foliage and natural grasses from South Africa.

This is the first time bosses have taken the show to South Africa, and fans are already excited for the spin-off to get underway.

The new edition was pre-recorded some time ago, so all the celebrities already know what happens on the series.

There is also a glimpse at what appears to be either a camp shower or a changing area, with a wet stone floor for celebrities to stand in their bikinis and swim suits each day.

In previous years, campmates have used proper waterfalls in front of stone walls for their washing facilities.

The new area appears to be positioned right next to a slow-moving river off to the side.

Celebrities can expect to travel through a spooky woven tunnel to get to the camp, an area which is lit with lots of lanterns across the branch-covered walls.

During the last series, there was a secret passageway to a separate camp for MP Matt Hancock and comedian Seann Walsh, who were tasked with being the first moles.

Fans will have to wait and see if the new tunnel leads to some other secret areas for the latest show.

When the celebrities arrive for their first night in camp, as well as a list of chores to divide up, they'll be faced with an announcement, a message from bosses, and a rolled-up scroll, as the action gets underway.

Fans can also catch a glimpse of the infamous hammock in the new camp, a bedding arrangement that normally causes ructions between the group.

During last year's series, a number of celebs complained that they didn't get much sleep on the hammock so the group chose to alternate each night.

At one stage, Charlene White even opted to sleep outside on the hammock rather than sleep inside the RV camper where there were bugs galore, and controversial politician Matt Hancock.

Many of the best I'm A Celeb conversations and chinwags come from the walks through the overgrowth on the show, as stars travel back and forth between the shower area, Bushtucker Trials and Dingo Dollar challenges.

Last year, Boy George had a tense chat with Matt that made the headlines during their walk, with the Culture Club musician struggling to see eye to eye with the former Health Secretary in the jungle.

Some of the most nail-biting scenes take place when the camp are all gathered around the fire pit.

Ant and Dec announce who is taking part in the latest trials each day, and the next celebrity to be voted out of the jungle is also told it's time to leave and walk across the bridge.

Ant and Dec are back to present the popular reality show once again, but this time there are sure to be lots of surprises for the unlucky campmates.

As it's an all-stars edition, the show will likely feature twists and turns to put the likes of Paul Burrell, Amir Khan and Carol Vorderman through their paces in a way they'll have never seen before.

ITV bosses are remaining tight-lipped on what's to come in South Africa, but one thing's for sure, there will be extra celebrities entering the jungle as well as the already-announced line-up.

Myleene Klass is one of the potential stars rumoured to be joining the group as the days go on.