Hold onto your seats, I’m A Celebrity fans—the suspense is over! The Unpacked hosts have just dropped the bombshell on which daring campmate is stepping up to conquer the spine-chilling Drown The Hatch challenge. After a nail-biting public vote, it’s none other than Jack Osbourne, the 40-year-old reality TV icon and podcast host, who’s about to dive headfirst into a nightmare of rusty manholes teeming with “fearsome things” like slimy toads and snapping crocodiles.
Show bosses have been teasing this gruesome trial for days, warning that “down each ladder, a different terror awaits.” Jack, no stranger to the jungle’s horrors, recently powered through the Dreaded Dunnies challenge, proving he’s got the grit. But will he keep his cool against these aquatic beasts?
The latest I’m A Celeb star to tackle a Bushtucker Challenge has been revealedCredit: ITV
The news came to light on spin-off show UnpackedCredit: ITV
Joel Dommett, 40, told that Jack Osbourne would front Drown The HatchCredit: ITV
Jack Osbourne participating in a Bushtucker Trial on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”
Unpacked host Joel Dommett spilled the beans on the results, leaving co-host Kemi Rodgers wide-eyed in shock. “Ohhh,” she gasped, before rallying with optimism: “I think he’s going to do well. Obviously, I’ve just been down there myself. He attacks everything in the jungle with this incredible calmness. Even if he’s afraid, he just dives right in—he’s going to give it everything he’s got.”
Instagram is buzzing with mixed reactions. Some fans are calling out Jack’s hypocrisy after he snapped at Angry Ginge for joking about star counts—despite doing the same himself. One commenter fumed: “Good. That whole telling people off for lying about stars when he did it himself has clearly put people off.” But his supporters are fiercely loyal. “I don’t understand the hate towards Jack,” one wrote. “Personally, I think he’s a decent guy. He’s just a bit closed off, understandably after what he went through with his family. He wanted to push himself and focus on something new.” Another cheered: “Yes! I knew Jack would do the Trial. Looking forward to watching him in action tomorrow. Come on Jack, you can do it—I have faith in you!”
For those new to the jungle madness, I’m A Celebrity has been captivating audiences since 2002, airing annually (and even twice in 2004!). It braved a Welsh relocation during Covid in 2020 and 2021, but nothing stops this ITV juggernaut.
7He will head into eight rusty manholes filled with what bosses vow are “fearsome things” like toads and crocodilesCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Fans were left divided over the public vote – though many believed he would do wellCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
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Jack might draw inspiration from rapper Aitch, who recently shrugged off what was dubbed the show’s worst challenge ever, making it look like a walk in the park. But emotions are running high in camp—fans have been worried about Jack after he broke down in tears over the loss of his rock legend dad, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July. The dad-of-four has already opened up in camp about his grief, adding a heartfelt layer to his jungle journey.
And talk about camp chaos! Just yesterday, a brutal hailstorm forced all 12 celebrities—including model Kelly Brook, rapper Aitch, and YouTuber Angry Ginge—to evacuate and huddle in the Bush Telegraph for an hour as rain and hail hammered down. Filming ground to a halt for three hours in the Aussie wilderness, with 50mm of rain drenching Dungay, New South Wales. Once the storm passed, the stars were left wringing out soggy towels and sheets by the fire, while some geared up for tonight’s Bushtucker Trial.
A show insider revealed: “The camp was absolutely drenched, and the storm threw a wrench in filming, but everything’s back on track now.”
Will Jack emerge victorious from Drown The Hatch, or will the crocs claim another victim? Tune in tomorrow to witness the bravery (or sheer madness) unfold! Who’s your pick for jungle king or queen this season?