On Monday, just 24 hours after the ten new Gwrych Castle residents embarked on their I’m A Celebrity journey, the dreaded eating challenge returned – this year branded The Castle’s Dreaded Diner.
Danny Miller defeated Snoochie Shy in the brutal trial. He ate cow’s teat as well as pig brains and fermented fudge.
The tie-break saw the Emmerdale actor, who is now 30, and the DJ (29), eat the worst of the two to determine which dish they would be able to eat in the fastest time to secure food at their camp.
I’m A Celebrity: The dreaded eating challenge returned as Danny Miller triumphed over Snoochie Shy after tucking into cow’s teat, pigs brain and fermented tofu
The first night in the castle grounds witnessed the campmates in the Clink – the all-new jungle jail – having to adapt to not only new sleeping arrangements, a basic diet and the cold depths of the fortress – but David Ginola’s relentless snoring.
Naughty Boy joked: ‘There’s a lot of snoring, but not from everyone. David is an icon. But he also snores like a legend!’
However the DJ’s concerns were soon put to one side when he spoke in the Telegraph about his encounter with robin.
‘I can honestly say, first night in The Clink, I woke up traumatised. However, I was not to blame. It was even a question that I had: “Should I be here?” I was frightened when a robin flew by. It was like something felt inside me.
‘That robin’s here to see me. After a while, we sat down and cooled off. Yeah, I was thinking that robin came with a message and all that message is is everything’s going to be OK.’
Noisy: The first 24 hours in their new surroundings saw the campmates in the Clink – the all-new jungle jail – having to adapt to not only new sleeping arrangements, a basic diet and the cold depths of the fortress – but David Ginola’s relentless snoring
Bad night’s sleep: Naughty Boy joked ‘There’s a lot of snoring, but not from everyone. David is an icon. But he also snores like a legend!’
Moment: However the DJ’s concerns were soon put to one side when he spoke in the Telegraph about his encounter with a robin
Soft spot: Elsewhere, yet another crush on Frenchman David was revealed, with Dame Arlene Phillips gushing: ‘Whatever he does, it’s so strong – and he’s so beautiful!’
Elsewhere, yet another crush on Frenchman David was revealed, with Dame Arlene Phillips gushing: ‘Whatever he does, it’s so strong – and he’s so beautiful. It’s all done with such a quiet, calm and centered style. It’s a great visual, I’m quite enjoying it!’
Over in the other main camp, Matty Lee, – the only male on a team with Frankie Bridge, Kadeena Cox, Louise Minchin and Snoochie Shy, joked: ‘I’m in a room full of girls. That would normally be the ideal scenario. But in this… it’s not that sort of thing. It’s weird. I feel outnumbered.’
Athlete Kadeena said: ‘Waking up in the Castle is so crazy. It still doesn’t feel like it’s real, but it’s so amazing to wake up with the weirdest surroundings, but the coolest people around you.’
Outnumbered: Over in the other main camp, Matty Lee – the only male on a team with Frankie Bridge, Kadeena Cox, Louise Minchin and Snoochie Shy, joked: ‘I’m in a room full of girls. That would usually be my dream.
Adapting: Athlete Kadeena said: ‘Waking up in the Castle is so crazy. It still doesn’t feel like it’s real, but it’s so amazing to wake up with the weirdest surroundings, but the coolest people around you’
Viewers on Monday night saw the celebs twerking around the fire.
Snoochie laughed and said: ‘Matty’s twerk, he did give a lot to it. However, it was giving me more chicken. It was giving me more chicken than it was making me twerk like one.
Things took a moving turn when David Ginola detailed during Monday night’s instalment how he ‘passed away for 12 minutes’ after having a heart attack in 2017.
Speaking out: David Ginola, who described Monday night’s episode of his heart attack and ‘passed away’ for 12 minutes after it happened in 2017, took things to a poignant turn.
Poignant: Speaking in the Telegraph, Richard Madeley drew on the close bonds the campmates had quickly formed
Ordeal: The French sports star, 54, explained: ‘The surgeon said, “You’ve been very lucky David, it’s a miracle. Your condition would have seen 9 out 10 people die.”
Naughty Boy asked the French star of sports, Arlene, about his workout routine. It was four years ago during a charity match.
Naughty Boy asked: “Is that true regarding something that has happened to you?” Did you die and then come back?
‘I passed away for 12 minutes,’ David said, to which Naughty Boy replied, ‘I didn’t think that was possible.’
Ex-Spurs and Newcastle player explained it all: “Just playing football, at one point you just fall to the ground. So they have to perform CPR for 12 minutes and they arrive with the defibrillator and they shocked me one time, two times, three times…
They said that they believed their friend was dead. A fourth, fifth time… the fifth time, a heartbeat. The surgeon said, “You’ve been very lucky David, it’s a miracle. “In your state, 9/10 would have been dead.”
Richard Madeley, speaking in The Telegraph, reflected on the strong bonds that campmates quickly made.
‘Here’s a good example of how quickly we’ve become very, very close in here and very open with each other. That is quite a story. You don’t ask somebody lightly to talk about that,’ the presenter said.
It’s a Celebrity 2021 Lineup
LOUISE MINCHIN
LOUISE MINCHIN
AGE: 53
CLAIM TO AME: Broadcaster & ex BBC Breakfast Host
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION IN THE CASTLE TO DISPEL: It’s nice to be able to show the fun side of me rather than the serious news presenter.
PHOBIAS: This is a horrible idea!
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMPIt’s okay to hug you and make it more delicious.
MISS MOST My comfortable bed and lovely bath.
THE DREAM CAPER Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig – we wouldn’t have a problem getting stars if he were in the Castle.
MATTY LEE
MATTY LEE
AGE: 23
CLAIM TO FAME: Olympic Gold Medallist
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION TO DISPEL IN THE CASTLE:I am known for being very calm and focused on diving. It will allow people to get to know me more.
PHOBIAS: I don’t like rats.
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP I don’t mind helping out with cleaning.
MISS MOST My bed
DREAM CAMPER: Ed Sheeran & Will Smith
SNOOCHIE HY
SNOOCHIE SHY
AGE: 29
CLAIM TO FAME: Radio 1Xtra DJ
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION TO DISPEL IN THE CASTLE:Although I’m known for being bubbly, people don’t know that I can also be shy when I step out of my comfort zone.
PHOBIAS: Bugs, heights and I’m claustrophobic.
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP I love twerking on a Friday night and I’m going to teach everyone how to do it in the Castle!
MISS MOST My cat and lip gloss.
THE DREAM CAPERJim Carrey, Big Narstie.
RICHARD MADELEY
RICHARD MADELEY
AGE: 65
FAME CLAIM: Television journalist and presenter
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION TO DISPEL IN THE CASTLE: Nothing. I don’t worry about what people think.
PHOBIAS: Heights. I’m not sure how I will feel if I have to walk across a plank very high up!
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP Cook, interviewer. I love finding out about people’s lives.
MISS MOST Apart from Judy, Judy and my family I don’t know what is going on in the news. My obsession with news is unstoppable.
THE DREAM CAPER Jimmy Greaves, the late Jimmy Greaves. It would be a pleasure to have sat down with him and discussed goal scoring at the Castle.
DAME ARLENEPHILLIPS DBE
DAME ARLENEPHILLIPS DBE
AGE: 78
CLAIM TO FAMILY: Choreographer
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION TO DISPEL IN THE CASTLE: People don’t really know the real me at home and I’d like to show people the motherly side, the side my family sees.
PHOBIAS:I hope I’ll overcome my fears and be able to participate in the Trials.
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP Mum and to organise some fun dance routines!
MISS MOST My notepad and pencil –I am known for always having to write down ideas.
THE DREAM CAPER Giovanna Fletcher –she is such a lovely, warm person.
NAUGTY BOY
NAUGTY BOY
AGE: 36
CLAIM TO FAME:Produce
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION IN THE CASTLE TO DISPEL: People don’t know the real me and I want everyone to get to know me.
PHOBIAS: Constrained spaces and high heights, but I’m determined to make the Trials work again.
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP Castle chef and someone who everyone can confide in.
MISS MOST My mum. I live with her and it’s going to be hard being away from her.
THE DREAM CAPER Sir Elton John would be amazing.
KADEENA COPX, MBE
KADEENA COPX, MBE
AGE: 30
CLAIM TO AME: Paralympic Gold Medallist
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION IN THE CASTLE TO DISPEL: It is great to demonstrate to people all kinds of disabilities that they are able to do different things in their lives.
PHOBIAS: Snakes, rats, spiders, heights – everything!
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP Chef – so long as there isn’t too much pressure to make the food interesting!
MISS MOST TikTok is my dog and mum.
THE DREAM CAPER Thierry Henry –I love watching Arsenal play.
DAVID GINOLA
DAVID GINOLA
AGE: 54
CLAIM TO AME:The football legend
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION IN THE CASTLE TO DISPEL: No, I do not hide behind any false identity. The only thing you will get is what you see.
PHOBIAS: I am going to tell you when I am in the Castle!
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP Chef. Chef.
MISS MOST My partner and my little girl. It’s going to be tough.
FRANKIE BRIDG
FRANKIE BRIDGE
AGE: 32
CLAIM TO AME:The Saturday star
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION TO DISPEL IN THE CASTLE: People think if you are in a pop group, you lead a glamorous lifestyle and won’t get stuck in, but I’m determined to muck in with all the chores.
PHOBIAS: Spiders, rats and confined spaces scare me.
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP The serial hugger.
MISS MOST Wayne and my boys.
THE DREAM CAPER Larry Lamb and father figures
DANNY MILLER
DANNY MILLER
AGE: 30
CLAIM TO FAMILY: Emmerdale actor
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION IN THE CASTLE TO DISPEL: No, I just want to be able to tell everyone how I really am in real life.
PHOBIAS: I am absolutely dreading the eating Trials! Fear is that I’ll gag
ROLE IN THE CAPTAIN’S CAMP A shoulder to cry on and a person everyone can come to if they have a problem.
MISS MOST My fiancée, Steph, and our new baby.
THE DREAM CAPER Fred Sirieix, or any former football player. I won’t be able to leave them alone asking lots of questions!