I'm a celebrity... get me out of here official chat thread

Cher_Scope

Did anyone catch last night's first show?  If so, what did you think to the castle and this years contestants?  Any early favourites? 

Personally, I love this year's setting and thought it really showed off some of Wales beautiful landscape and culture.  I'll be interested to see how Mo Farah copes without his regular exercise and I thought Jordan being nauseous was quite funny    

Also, it brought a bit of 'normality' to lockdown and was nice to see on my telly again! 

66Mustang

I might be out of date/touch but I thought it was set in the Australian outback? Is it to do with Covid that they cannot travel?

janer1967

Yes @66Mustang change of venue due to covid 

@Cher_Scope I watched it love this programme thinking of Jordan he also looks terrified for tonight's trial 
Not got a favourite as yet 

Cher_Scope

@66Mustang Here's a Radio Times article that explains where it is.

@janer1967 oh poor lad.  Now the public have seen how scared he gets he will no doubt get voted for loads of trials 

Oxonlady

Hi @Cher_Scope. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that perhaps I'm the only person in the country who dislikes "I'm a Celebrity..." so much that I refuse to watch it.
I think, really, these people don't have any problems or pain or adversity in their lives so we have to create some unpleasant situations for them to endure? And how can this possibly be "fun" for anyone to have to watch people squirming with fear and disgust? Sorry, I cannot consider this to be entertaining... 

Cher_Scope

@Oxonlady Yes, it's not everyone's cup of tea.  In-fact, my partner agrees with you and refuses to watch it if they are doing any trials so you aren't alone! 

I think for the celebs its purely motivated by money and fame, while for us viewers, we get a kick out of seeing famous people in uncomfortable situations!  There's nowt as odd as folk.

Ross_Scope

I think Ant and Dec make the show what it is, whoever writes their jokes deserves several prizes. I love the whole show, but without them I think it would lose a lot of viewers.

Grinchy

 we love it, but know its not for everyone, my wife and i watch it together, really enjoy it

Ross_Scope

Who do you want to win this year @Grinchy?

Grinchy

not sure yet, still early days, i'm sure we will have a favourite in a week or so 

Ross_Scope

You're spot on there I think  

chiarieds

I'm with you @Oxonlady - you're not alone; I don't watch it either.

WestHam06

Hi @Cher_Scope, 
                             Thank you so much for starting this thread, I absolutely love this show and I agree with @Ross_Scope, Ant and Dec make this show, without them I'm not sure it would have been going for as long as it has. Good on Jordon last night, he stuck at it and achieved his goal in the trial Also, really enjoying the new setting, shows Wales beautiful landscape. I really admire Victoria Derbyshire, she's not in it for the money, she has had a tough time battling Breast Cancer and it has given her a different outlook on life and made her want to try new things outside of her comfort zone, total respect   Thank you

Ross_Scope

I was so nervous for Jordan last night, but yeah I was delighted for him that he did it in the end. Bless, you could tell how terrified he was, they don't normally get that scared.

Grinchy

last nights show was great, Jordan did so well, but i think he'll be voted in for every scary sounding trial, makes good tv
Ant and Dec are ace, love them

poppy123456

This is the best TV program of the whole year for me, i love it! I've watched it for many many years. It's a little different this year not seeing them in that usual jungle but i still love it. Ant and Dec are so funny. I just need to make sure i'm not drinking my pepsi while they are talkiing.... Night 3 tonight and can't wait!

Ross_Scope

Looking forward to the eating trial tonight  

WestHam06

Brilliant trial last night, again they absolutely smashed it I think they are a really good group but it will be interesting to see whether the introduction of the two new celebrities has any impact. Also, what about the questions regarding the weather, really, only 26%. Like the celebrities, I would have chosen 44%, but missed out on the treat Please may I ask, has anyone had Welsh cakes before? Thank you

janer1967

@WestHam06 I have had Welsh cakes not really my thing as they have dried fruit in them 

They are a bit like in between a scone and a biscuit with dried fruit 

Ross_Scope

That answer to the weather question did confuse me @WestHam06, I thought it would be the higher answer too, for sure.

How about that eating trial? They always make me feel uneasy.

WestHam06

Hi @janer1967, 
                          Thank you so much for the answer, I must admit, I don't think they really sound like my sort of thing either Thank you

WestHam06

Hi @Ross_Scope, 
                              I'm pleased I wasn't the only one confused by that answer Last night's question was one I had to really think about, though, like the celebrities, I would have got that one right I loved the way Jordon thought of the tattoo on Nessa's arm in Gavin and Stacey to come to a conclusive answer, brilliant I know, the eating trials are never easy ones to watch and it seems they seem to be getting earlier in the series, there is definitely more to come Please may I ask, did you see the I'm a Celebrity show, on a week before this series started, celebrating the this year being the twentieth series? Ant and Dec did an eating trial- so funny Poor Jordon, up again for the trial, at least he had a night off last night Thank you

Ross_Scope

Yes that was really funny how he knew the answer from watching Gavin and Stacey @WestHam06, such a random place to gain wisdom from  

I haven't seen that show no, but I would definitely like to, seeing Ant and Dec do a trial would be so much fun. I'll have a look for it.

Yes I'm quite apprehensive for Jordan as he is doing the trial alone. How do you think he'll do?

WestHam06

I hope that you are able to find the Ant and Dec trial, definitely worth a watch I think Jordon will complete the trial and I think he will get 7 stars, please may I ask how do you think he will do? Thank you 

RacheleLeahSilvera

Cher_Scope said:

Did anyone catch last night's first show?  If so, what did you think to the castle and this years contestants?  Any early favourites? 

Personally, I love this year's setting and thought it really showed off some of Wales beautiful landscape and culture.  I'll be interested to see how Mo Farah copes without his regular exercise and I thought Jordan being nauseous was quite funny    

Also, it brought a bit of 'normality' to lockdown and was nice to see on my telly again! 

@Cher_Scope
Yeah I did and love this years line up. I'm was also happy to see representation on the show of somebody who was a disability as It is pretty rare especially in a show of that nature.

Cher_Scope

Just catching up with this thread after some days off and I'm loving that some of you are enjoying it as much as me! 

The trial with Jordan, Shane and the snakes in the tomb had me giggling, "happy place, happy place",  Poor Jordan is also doing tonight's trial isn't he? My guess is he'll get 6 stars @WestHam06

And yes @RacheleLeahSilvera it's refreshing to see Hollie Arnold on the show.  Hopefully it will educate the public about how people with missing limbs live their everyday life 

Ross_Scope

Honestly @WestHam06 my gut feeling is that he won't complete the trial, I just have a horrible feeling that him being on his own will make the experience worse for him. Fingers crossed I'm wrong though.

WestHam06

WOW just WOW, Jordon proved everyone wrong and more importantly proved to himself that he can do anything he puts his mind too and overcome his fears, good on him

Absolutely agree @Cher_Scope, the trial with Jordon and Shane was brilliant and had me in stitches I am not completely sure but I think Jordon's happy place is 'Turf Moor' though he hasn't really mentioned it much

Please may I ask, how do people think Mo will get on in this evening's trial? I'm going to go with 10, he's a natural winner though he is in a very different environment. Thank you

Cher_Scope

@WestHam06 I'm so proud of Jordan!  You can see his confidence rising and he absolutely smashed last night's trial.   

I'm with you.  I think Mo will do well and will get the highest amount possible, which I think is 12?  

WestHam06

I know, you absolutely can see Jordon's confidence rising and it wouldn't surprise me if we see him in the final On that note, please may I ask, does anyone have any early feelings about who may be King or Queen of the Castle?
You're right @Cher_Scope, 12 stars up for grabs in the trial but I'm not sure if Mo will get all 12 but I think he'll do well  
Please may I ask, who's looking forward to the live trial? Thank you

WestHam06

Mo did well last night, I think the trial was harder than it looked, but very, very funny to watch Please may I ask, what did people think of the live trial? I thought it was good and really liked that even though they had been spilt into teams, they were really encouraging of one another, that is exactly what is needed Thank you

Cher_Scope

@WestHam06 He did do well!  It reminded me of the Paul Burrell trial that was on years back (if you can remember that far).  I loved his little squeals  

Yes I liked the group trial too.  I must admit I only watched half of it because I was tired though - who won in the end?  Has anyone been picked for tonight's trial?

WestHam06

Hi @Cher_Scope, 
                              Hope you are well. I have seen the Paul Burrell trial, absolutely hilarious It was shown in the I'm a Celeb show which celebrated this being the twentieth series. Please may I ask, did you see this programme, Ant and Dec did a trial in it, it was classic
The live trial ended with the Lords winning meaning that they recieved a banquet and also meaning that the ladies will be doing tonight's trial, which looks really tough but I have a feeling the ladies will be great at it, though will be highly entertaining for the audience watching at home Thank you

Cher_Scope

@WestHam06 ooh thank you for the update.  I hoped the ladies would win but nevermind  My friend told me about the Ant and Dec trial show, I will watch it on catch-up as it sounds hilarious hehe.

janer1967

Very disappointed with last nights show wasnt expecting it just to be a repeat of the week though there were a few bits of unseen footage

Cher_Scope

@janer1967 Yeah me and and my friends were unimpressed!  I switched over to Netflix to watch a film.  Looking forward to tonight's show though

Ross_Scope

That show on Saturday was strange, but there must have been a good reason for them doing it? 

Either way, love the way Ant and Dec addressed it in the opening scene of last night's show.

WestHam06

Ant and Dec are brilliant and read the situation so well Please may I ask, how do people think AJ and Jessica will get on in tonight's trial? It looks like a tough one, I think they will get 8 stars. I'm so pleased Jordon is camp leader, so deserved Also, great shout in having Victoria as his deputy. Thank you. 

janer1967

I like AJ so glad he is getting some air time finally I hope they do well but think they are all getting fed up of winning all the stars then getting the sort of food they have had so far 

Cher_Scope

Anyone watch this last night?  Who's your favourites?  I'm team Jordan and Vernon.  I think Shane is perhaps getting a little bit annoyed by the lack of food and chores too.

janer1967

Yes I watched last night ,my favourite is AJ but that is because of the other things he has done before lie strictly and hunted (for stand up2 cancer )

Face book is going crazy with comments about Bev being vegan to avoid trials but eating the treats and stuff Im sure I saw her eating the crayfish last night sucking the shells ? Others say her an Mo have been given alternatives like vegan scotch eggs ? Mo can only have halal
Im not sure myself

Who do you think will be voted out first ?

Cher_Scope

I think maybe one of those we have seen less on screen like Holly or Russell will go first

Oooh I've not seen the comments on FB yet but I did think Bev got it easy in the eating trial! 

Ross_Scope

Is tonight the drinking trial? I always enjoy that one

janer1967

Yes I think it us drinking challenge 

I like it when they have the night at the pub drinking and singing 

And the last trial the water slide thing 

Cher_Scope

How funny was last nights trial?    Jess' reaction to the drinks was hilarious.  

janer1967

I dont know how they can do they would without doubt be sick I have often thought about the affects eating and drinking those stuff would affect the tummy later as like last night. Such a shame to have earnt the starts but then be too sick to eat the reward

I see they made a pointy of showing Bev having a different meal to ther others last night

WestHam06

Hi all, 
          Been a good week this week Please may I ask what your thoughts were about last night's trial? I thought it was tough as there didn't seem to be much space to move around in. I wonder who will be first to go out tonight, I'm team Jordon and team Gi Thank you

janer1967

I agree @WestHam06 the trial last night did seem to be rather impossible . Glad AJ will be doing a trial tonight.

I think maybe Hollie or Russel will go tonight Russel hasnt been voted yet for anything which is a shame as he would do well I think  

WestHam06

Thank you @janer1967, I'm pleased I'm not the only one who thought the trial last night was difficult. I agree that it is a shame Russel hasn't been voted to do a trial but it will be interesting to see, if he manages to avoid the vote off tonight, whether he gets an opportunity to do a trial when the celebrities decide who do the trials. Thank you. 

WestHam06

Please may I ask, what are people's thoughts to Holly being the first to be voted out? Please may I also ask who people think will be voted out tonight? Thank you

Cher_Scope

@WestHam06 I was gutted to see Holly go first   She's been a great ambassador for disabled people but unfortunately, I don't think she got enough screen-time.  

I think tonight probably Ruth will go.  What about you?

janer1967

I was sad to see Holly go but I wasnt surprised not enough screen time and not enough people to stand up and vote for a disabled achiever 

I think it might be Russel tonight not that I want it to be I would like to see Shane or Bev go, they getting on my nerves with all their been there done that

I loved the story from G last night about the song " Its all about you " being written for her and wherte the ,lyrtics had come from 

Ross_Scope

I have to admit, I didn't watch the show last night, I wasn't overly interested to see highlights from the last week

WestHam06

Hi @Cher_Scope, 
                              I have to agree, I don't think Holly did get enough screen time and I definitely believe there were at least three possibly four contestants who should have been voted out before Hollie. I also agree with @janer1967 in that there are just not enough people out there who stand up for people with disabilities, which is sad given the vast qualities that people with disabilities have to offer  
I agree @janer1967 the story Gi shared with regard to 'It's all about you' was so cute and it's rare to hear love stories such as the one she has with Tom, we are very fortunate that she shares some of that with us. 
I think Ruth may go tonight. Thank you. 

janer1967

@Ross_Scope It was different this week it showed unseen footage of them learning to sing, dance and lots of activities as a group. It didnt go over the trials or anything so was much better than the catch up show last week. In fact in my opinion it was better than the daily shows for showing what they are up to in there 

Ross_Scope

Interesting, thanks for letting me know @janer1967  

I wasn't overly sad at any of the departures last night

janer1967

I wanted Russel to stay would rather see shane go 

Cher_Scope

I loved last nights karaoke in The Castle Inn!  It made me pine for a good night out with my mates 

janer1967

@Cher_Scope The pub night is always one of my favourite bits and the cyclone type challenge at the end, wonder if they will do this though this year I hope so

Cher_Scope

@janer1967 I hope they do too, or something really similar   Psst, who are we wanting to win?  Vernon or Jordan still have my vote!  Or Giovanna who is really sweet.

janer1967

AJ but I dont think he will win think he will go tonight as long as it's not Shane I dont mind 

Ross_Scope

Jordan or Vernon are my top picks, if I had to pick one though it'd be Jordan. 

I have to say I find Shane a little annoying, does anybody else?

WestHam06

Really pleased with the final four, in my opinion, they are the right final four. I honestly don't mind who wins from here on in though I have to say I vote for Gi I have to say they have been a lovely group this year, lots of good banter and, in my opinion, a little bit of what the country needs right now. Ant and Dec have been on top form as well  Looking forward to the Cyclone tonight Thank you

Cher_Scope

@WestHam06 I agree, it's really brightened up my nights watching it.  I was a bit sad that Mo went as he's such a sweetie but I reckon (and hope) Jordan might have it in the bag.  

@Ross_Scope Yep, he annoys me at times too when he's full of himself    

Ross_Scope

Soooo, who's going to win? 

Make your predictions  

janer1967

Cyclone was brill loved it, think Gi will win but would like it to be Vernon

WestHam06

Hi @Ross_Scope, 
                               I hope Gi wins but whoever wins is a worthy winner in their own way   I genuinely think they have all been their true selves, which in some series you don't always see. The cyclone was absolutely fantastic   Please may I ask @Ross_Scope, who do you think will win? Thank you

Ross_Scope

I agree with you @WestHam06, they seem like a lovely bunch and there's been no falling out at all this year, which is nice.

I think, and hope, that Jordan wins

What about you?

csno01

2020 was a great series. There was no rif raff between any of the campmates, although I  am dissapointed that Givanna won over Jordan. :-(

janer1967

Great series this year cant believe it is over already

Ross_Scope

It always goes so quickly doesn't it?

I have to say though, I think this is the first time in a few years that I can't remember an awful lot that the winner did. I think her podcast fans won her that crown to be honest