I'm A Celebrity LIVE: Coleen Rooney left red-faced as co-star issues Wagatha Christie blow

Fans complain show is 'fixed'

As the first episode got underway, fans were able to vote for who they want to see do a Bushtucker Trial.

However, this was met with drama as those tuning in at home noticed that the official I'm A Celebrity app had gone down. Fans took to social media to complain about the error, with one writing on X: "It wont let me votee #ImACeleb" along with a crying face emoji. Another complained: "Omg is anyone else's voting crashing because we're all rushing to vote for GK Barry...#ImACeleb." And a further fan wailed: "Is the voting app thing not working for anyone else? #imaceleb."

Others were fuming about the amount of personal information they had to share to use the app, with one lashing out at ITV to type: "F**KING HELL IVE DOWNLOADED THE APP WHY DO I NEED TO PUT IN MY PHONE NUMBER TO VOTE #ImACeleb."

Tulisa's game plan 'rumbled by fans'

Tulisais well and truly back after stepping out of the limelight.

But viewers believe that Tulisa may have a crafty plan up her sleeve. The N-Dubz singer delighted fans as she delivered her signature arm gesture move in the show's opening credits earlier tonight, with many already backing to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.

The star, who has her slogan, The Female Boss tattooed across her right arm, would make her grand entrance on the live shows each week with a signature arm move that displayed her tattoo - often giving viewers a cheeky wink too. Over a decade later, Tulisa's fans are thrilled to see she still remembers her roots. During the opening credits of tonight's first episode of I'm A Celebrity, sharp-eyed viewers quickly noticed Tulisa doing her signature arm gesture as she posed for the camera.

"Obsessed with Tulisa doing her The Female Boss salute in the intro #ImACeleb," one tweeted (X). "Only real ones know #ImACeleb," one fan exclaimed, sharing a throwback of Tulisa's iconic gesture from her X Factor tenure next to the fresh I'm A Celebrity adaptation. "OMG Tulisa did the Female Boss salute #ImACeleb," chimed in another, while yet another admirer effused: "Tulisa bringing back the female boss. only the 2011 real ones know #ImACeleb."

Winner 'already revealed' weeks before final

Viewers believe they already know who is going to win – despite it having been on for less than an hour.

As the stars met and got on with the challenge ahead, some fans were convinced they already knew this year's winner. From the very first episode and weeks before the live final next month, fans were convinced the launch episode gave away who would be the next jungle champion.

Danny Jones was the first to complete the first challenge between him and others, downing a gross drink before climbing into a helicopter. After jumping out of the chopper with a parachute, he then had to grab a co-star and race across the beach for the next part of the challenge.

Taking to X, fans were convinced the singer and Masked Singer UK winner would go onto win the whole show, and be crowned King of the Jungle. One fan posted: "Danny to win king of the jungle." Another said: "Just crown Danny king now. Man is a BEAST - Tulisa right behind him though... that feels like a top tier top 2 right there already." A third fan said: "Love Danny Jones, hope he wins. Although you know the McFly lads are going to be voting him for the trials."

'Wagatha Christie – come on!'

Coleen was left cringing as Radio 1 broadcaster Dean McCullough chose to partner up with the WAG.

As he arrived on the beach following a skydive, he was tasked with choosing a celeb from the second group to couple up with. The pair were forced to race across the Australian jungle in order to reach the camp. However, Dean had a subtle a trick up his sleeve.

While Melvin Odoom assumed that his colleague would pick him, he ran up to Coleen saying: "Wagatha Christie... Come on!" as Wayne Rooney's wife looked unimpressed as they made their way to a waiting 4x4 car to get on their journey.

Where are Maura Higgins and Reverend Richard Coles?

Love Island's Maura Higgins and Strictly's Reverend Richard Coles are set to enter the camp in the coming days.

However, fans will have noticed that the pair were not in the first episode of the ITV show. This is because the pair will be late entries to the camp as the campmates get to know one another.

Maura is currently in Las Vegas and has been documenting her trip on social media.

Celebs meet for the first time

The celebs are already getting to know one another.

Tulisa Contostavlos and Danny Jones took each other on in a challenge before heading into the camp in a helicopter. Meanwhile, Coleen Rooney admitted her mind had been going into "overdrive" before meeting GK Barry, Alan Halsall, Melvin Odoom and boxing legend McGuigan.

Wagatha jokes already!

As Coleen Rooney made her debut, Declan Donnelly couldn't help but make a dig at Rebekah Vardy.

Hosts Ant and Dec kicked off the show and welcomed its celebrities, and minutes into the programme Dec joked: "It will be nice for her to face trial that doesn't involve Rebekah Vardy." It is of course in reference to Coleen's highly public clash with fellow WAG Rebekah that ended up with them both in court.

Danny Jones reveals wild night with Coleen's husband

Danny Jones is set to meet Coleen Rooney – but he's already met one member of her family.

Before heading Down Under Danny had a wild night with her football star husband Wayne. The pair partied together back in 2020 as part of a Soccer Aid bash during the coronavirus pandemic.

Danny headed to the party alongside singers Dermot Kennedy and James Bay. The trio were asked to bring along their guitars by ex-footballer Robbie Keane so they could offer some entertainment. In a surprising move, former England ace Wayne also decided to step up and show his musical skills.

"I was lucky enough to play the one in Covid times," Danny said on the Sappenin' Podcast with Sean Smith. "In normal every day times it's a party, everyone brings their loved one along. This time, obviously you couldn't do that. After the game, we all just had to buy ourselves the party in this kind of bubble that we were in."

He added: "The three of us were all jamming. We're all having an amazing time. Then out of nowhere, Wayne Rooney wants to do a tune. I say 'Rooney, what do you want to sing? I've heard you like a bit of Mustang Sally.' So there's me, James Bay and Dermot Kennedy jamming Mustang Sally with Wayne Rooney. He's got a decent enough voice but he's got this Scouse twang to it."

Wayne breaks silence on Coleen's jungle stint

Wayne Rooney has taken to social media ahead of Coleen's return to the spotlight.

Hhours before the season premiere, Wayne uploaded a string of images of his wife and shared an encouraging note from him and their kids. He uploaded photos of the family together on Instagram - as well as a snap of Coleen posing in her official I'm A Celeb jungle promotional photo. He wrote alongside the images: "Good luck to our mum who’s in the jungle for @imacelebrity. We’re missing you already but can’t wait to watch (you do some trials) and for people to see what you’re all about. The best. We love you @coleen_rooney".

GK Barry backed to win by huge name

Jedward have backed GK Barry to win I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

A resurfaced tweet by Grace from November 2011 read: "@planetjedward Have a great time in the X-Factor house don't flirt to much coz' im you're girlfriend," when Barton-Hanson revealed she didn't expect Grace to be a fan of the pair, she responded: "No-one did but here we are, so that's good.

"I went around school with an I love Jedward totebag and an I love Jedward pencil case. Everyone was like 'weirdo' and used to throw stuff at me and I'd be like 'Yeah, I love them.'" Grace later confessed her social media passwords once even had a reference to Jedward. "Jedward are sexy, that's my password to this day, well it's gonna be changed now," she revealed.

The pair who auditioned for the show in 2009 have since shared their views on GK's upcoming jungle stay. They said: "GK Barry to win I'm a celeb! She's a Jepic Jedward fan and we can't wait to see her rock the jungle."

Ant and Dec reveal 'sad news'

Ant and Dec have given a major update ahead of the live launch of the show.

The pair took to their joint Instagram account to divulge their news as Declan said: "Hi everybody, Ant and Dec here. But you knew that. We've got a little update for you, because we know lots of you've been asking about Jungle Club this year. We've got some good news and we got some bad news. I'll start with the bad news, shall I?"

Ant then added: "Jungle Club will not be going on straight after the main show. Sorry. The good news is it will be going on straight after the new ITV2 show. Yay!" Dec continued: "So we are back, but we're a little bit later. Yes, we are. It's Jungle Club: Late & Live. One for all you night owls out there."

The Jungle Club will see Ant and Dec go live on Instagram after the main show as they give their opinions, reactions, share stories and give some exclusive insider details. The duo have been hosting the social media spin-off since 2022.

What time does I'm A Celeb start?

This year, fans can tune into ITV at 9pm as the famous faces meet one another before making their way into the jungle.

Celebs including Jane Moore, GK Barry, Tulisa Contostavlos, Coleen Rooney, Alan Halsall and Danny Jones are heading Down Under to take part in some of the cruel Bushtucker Trials.