ITV Im A Celebs Sam Thompson opens up on Zara McDermott heartache

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, says he knows his girlfriend, Zara McDermott, who recently competed in Strictly Come Dancing, will be rooting for him at home while he’s in camp, just as he did for her.

“She is really happy for me and proud,” he says. “She had an amazing time on Strictly and she tried to get as far as she possibly could. I’m going to miss my girlfriend so much. I will also miss my best mate, Pete Wicks. He has already said, ‘People will either love or hate you!’”

He reckons his former Made In Chelsea co-stars will be shocked to find out he’s taking part in this year’s programme. “I think they will think, ‘How did he get on that?’” he laughs. “They are going to be surprised!”

Screaming Sam Thompson and Danielle Harold in terrifying first I'm A Celeb challenge

The Staying Relevant podcaster is also looking forward to joking with show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who he admits he chased down the red carpet at the National Television Awards.

“They are my idols,” says Sam. “My mum is over the moon. I used to watch the programme with my parents.”

Sam will be entering the jungle alongside the likes of This Morning's Josie Gibson, former UKIP politician Nigel Farage, Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn Spears and First Dates star Fred Sirieix.

They'll be joined by EastEnders star Danielle Harold, columnist Grace Dent, JLS's Marvin Humes, Hollyoaks' Nick Pickard and influencer Nella Rose.

However, we've already been given a sneak peek at I'm A Celeb's very first challenge of 2023 – in which Sam and Danielle walk a plank, 100 metres up in the air.

Meanwhile, ahead of entering the jungle, Josie Gibson said that she had no plans to reach out to ex-boyfriend John James, who lives in Australia, whilst Down Under.

Speaking to OK! , Josie said, "Oh yeah – I'd forgotten about that. I think I'll give that one a miss. No we've not spoken for years. They're your ex for a reason aren't they eh?"

Fellow campmate Nick Pickard said that his colleagues on Hollyoaks have nicknamed him 'Ken' after Ken Barlow (Bill Roache) from Coronation Street – as he's been on the soap since 1995.

I'm A Celeb airs every night from 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX

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