Danielle Harold insists she’s ‘ready for some surfing with Nigel Farage’ as she arrives in Australia with three huge suitcases ahead of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
EastEnders actress Danielle Harold is the sixth star to land in Brisbane Airport ahead of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The 31-year-old did not pack lightly with three huge suitcases by her side as she made her way across the terminal after completing her mammoth 24-hour flight.
‘I’m just here for some surfing with Nigel Farage! I heard this is a really good spot for some surfing,’ she declared.
Laughing, she continued: ‘Me and Nigel come here every year. Imagine!’
Known to millions for her award-winning portrayal of tragic Lola Pearce-Brown in EastEnders, she said: ‘I’m actually excited to get out of here and see how hot it is. I’m buzzing!’
Despite having trouble fitting the large volume of bags into the car, Danielle insisted: ‘The glam’s gone, no fake tan, no glam.’
Here she comes: EastEnders actress Danielle Harold is the sixth star to land in Brisbane Airport ahead of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Make way: The 31-year-old did not pack lightly with three huge suitcases as she made her way across the terminal after completing her mammoth 24-hour flight
She’s encountered many soap love rats in her role on television but facing up to the real thing on the show will, she admitted, be absolutely petrifying.
Confessing she is terrified of rats – especially their teeth – Danielle does, however, reveal taking part in I’m A Celebrity is finally a chance for her to show people who she really is behind her BBC character.
She explained: ‘I am a little bit ditzy but I am definitely not the dumb blonde of, “Oh look she won’t want to get involved or do that.”
‘In fact, that is the opposite to me. I want to do the different challenges and I can’t wait to do the Deals on Wheels challenge!’
Danielle – whose EastEnders character Lola Pearce was written out with a moving brain cancer storyline – added: ‘It’s been a crazy, crazy year and so why not top it off with the craziest thing ever by doing this?!
‘It’s definitely a shock to the system and I am both excited and nervous. This is so much tougher than anything or any role I have ever done before as it is all so new.’
As well as Farage – the first of this year’s campmates to arrive in Australia – Danielle will be joined by JLS star Marvin Humes, former Made In Chelsea cast-member Sam Thompson, influencer Nella Rose, This Morning host Josie Gibson, food writer Grace Dent, First Dates host Fred Sirieix, Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard and singer and actress Jamie Lynn Spears – the younger sister of pop star Britney.
Retired jockey Frankie Dettori and boxer Tony Bellew have also been rumoured to be potential campmates.
Danielle added: : ‘I’m actually excited to get out of here and see how hot it is. I’m buzzing!’
Awkward: Danielle had some trouble fitting her large volume of bags into the boot of a waiting car after arriving at Brisbane airport ahead of her appearance on the show
There she is: Danielle was officially unveiled as a new campmate on Monday evening
Ready to rumble in the jungle: (L-R) Marvin Humes, Danielle Harold, Nigel Farage, Nick Pickard, Nella Rose, Josie Gibson, Jamie Lynn Spears, Fred Sirieix, Grace Dent and Sam Thompson
While they do not feature in the official cast photograph there are always late arrivals to the show, so their lack of inclusion doesn’t mean they are officially out of the running.
Josie is the bookies’ favourite to be crowned this year’s Queen of the Jungle after she won the nation’s hearts and votes during her 2010 Big Brother appearance.
Her fun-loving charisma meant the fellow housemates selected her to receive a ticket to the final and Josie won with 77 percent of the public vote – the highest score out of any other series.
She became a household name earlier this year when she stepped in to present This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby after Phillip Schofield was ousted.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! launches on Sunday, November 19 at 9:00pm on ITV1.
Emotional: Danielle’s EastEnders character Lola Pearce was written out of the show with a devastating brain cancer storyline
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
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