Jane Moore‘s first day on I’m A Celebrity got off to a bad start as her first challenge went wrong.
For seven years, Walk The Plank has opened the show with half of camp having to face the terrifying heights of the 314ft Focus building in Surfers Paradise – but this year show bosses have opted for a shakeup, with contestants set to race against each other to make it to camp.
Yet Loose Women star Jane, 62, found herself on the backfoot on Thursday after she was tasked with completing a parachute jump.
The 10 celebrities were split into two groups, with Jane on a team with Tulisa Contostavlos, Dean McCullough, Oti Mabuse and Danny Jones who had to complete their first two challenges for Sunday’s launch show.
The group raced from a million dollar mansion in Queensland to helicopters that flew them 670km North to Byron Bay where they completed a parachute jump.
Jane Moore’s I’m A Celeb stint got off to a disastrous start as her parachute jump went wrong while filming the entrance for Monday’s launch show
Unfortunately, Jane’s jump went wrong and she ended up a quarter of a mile down the beach, landing on holiday makers but she insisted she was unharmed by putting her thumb up
Unfortunately, Jane’s jump went wrong and she ended up a quarter of a mile down the beach, landing on holiday makers.
When one beachgoer asked if she was ok, the mother-of-three insisted she was unharmed by putting her thumb up.
Weather conditions were not idea for a parachute jump, as the sea breeze was so powerful it blew Jane off course.
While she was unharmed, the journalist looked dejected as she made her way over to her team amid bookies’ claims she’ll be the first campmate to quit the show.
Jane currently has odds of 8/15 to walk, BonusFinder reports, followed by Melvin Odoom at 1/1 and GK Barry at 2/1.
The day started in the million dollar mansion, Diamond Head, when the stars were spotted running from the house across the grounds to helicopters.
Longtime hosts of the ITV flagship show, Ant and Dec, watched on, having just delivered them instructions of the task ahead.
While half the team had to take on a parachute jump, Coleen Rooney headed up the group waiting on the beach and were joined by Melvin Odoom, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry and Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall.
Weather conditions were not idea for a parachute jump, as the sea breeze was so powerful it blew Jane off course – amid bookies’ claims she’ll be the first campmate to quit the show
Jane later rushed over to greet fellow campmates GK Barry and Melvin Odoom
Weather conditions proved to be a problem for the stars waiting as production staff sheltered them from the blazing Australian sun with umbrellas.
But the wind on the beach was so rough that the umbrellas were blown the wrong way which amused Coleen who was seen by an onlooker laughing about it with her campmates.
Last week it was revealed show bosses had decided to shake up the format by scrapping the iconic Walk The Plank challenge.
Producers instead planned a brand new entrance for the campmates, promising the task will be ‘equally as terrifying and exhilarating’
A source told MailOnline: ‘The new challenge promises to be one of the most exciting ever as some of the campmates will truly be put to the ultimate test before they enter camp which they won’t be expecting.
‘It won’t be an easy ride into camp for the celebrities this year, bosses are pulling out all the stops to ensure the show has a spectacular launch that viewers won’t want to miss.’
Stripped of luxuries and creature comforts, stars will have face a string of Bushtucker Trials in a bid to win food for the camp, and only one will leave as the King Or Queen of the Jungle.
The day started in the million dollar mansion, Diamond Head, when the stars were spotted running from the house across the grounds to helicopters
Jane was flagged by the camera crew as she took off running along the grounds
Jane was guided by her parachute instructor into the helicopter ahead of her jump
Last week it was revealed show bosses had decided to shake up the format by scrapping the iconic Walk The Plank challenge
This year I’m A Celebrity have also announced it will be launching a brand new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2.
The show will be hosted by former jungle star Joel Dommett, 39, Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers, 29, and reining King of the jungle Sam Thompson, 32.
During the spin-off show the trio will dissect everything that goes on in camp, before speculating about what may be in store, all the while giving their opinions and taking part in fun debates.
I’m A Celebrity starts on Sunday night at 9pm on ITV
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
