8 things Day 5 taught us
It was all going so well. Our Celebs were happily settling into Jungle life and sharing sweet moments around the Campfire. Then two new arrivals were introduced, the Camp was split in two and a poor, innocent Victoria Sponge was sacrificed. Let's take some time to educate ourselves on the top learnings from last night's rather tense show...
1. Shappi is all of us first thing in the morning
We've never quite understood those who claim they bound out of bed every morning, leaping into the new day with joyful abandon, not so much as a single drop of dried drool around their mouths. What a relief it was to see Shappi not quite ready for the new day, emerging from her sleeping bag with some caution.
We we’re with you, Shappi. Is another five minutes really too much to ask?
2. Don’t tell someone you’ve just met that they look exhausted
We got a crash course in how NOT to make a good first impression from Iain as he and Kezia greeted the weary, hungry Campmates – the one’s he’ll be sharing every moment with for the foreseeable future.
Iain's opening gambit? “You lot look really exhausted.”
“Wow, good to see you too,” remarked Ant, as the Campmates looked rather shocked. Quite.
3. Iain experienced our worst PE nightmares
Remember at school when getting picked for teams was everything, not for the opportunity to show off your athletic prowess, but simply so that you weren’t left standing all by yourself? We got some intense flashbacks when the Campmates immediately moved to back Kez for the Bushtucker Trial, leaving Iain’s seats completely empty. Might it have had something to with that “You lot look exhausted” comment?
4. The red chair has returned!
That’s right, the throne is back, and currently occupied by Camp Prime Minister Iain Lee who’s made himself very comfortable indeed. But will he get the vote of confidence from the other Celebs?
5. We’re mourning the separation of Stanley and Toff
There we were, happily getting our daily dose of the warm and fuzzies as we witnessed the delight that is Stanley and Toff’s blossoming friendship. Then the powers that be decided it would be a great idea to split the Camp in two. While Stanley enjoyed the relatively comfortable surroundings of Croc Creek, Toff was banished to Snake Rock to sleep on the floors and endure basic rations. Life can be so cruel sometimes.
6. Iain's not afraid to ruffle some feathers
Getting to grips with his role as Camp Prime Minister very quickly, Iain was having absolutely none of the idea that Stanley might help designated Camp Cook Jennie prepare the dinner.
“Someone is cooking when they shouldn’t be cooking,” Iain announced to his perplexed Campmates, to which Stanley replied: “No, we’re all doing it.”
After reiterating that it was Jennie’s role, Iain told the Celebs: “Sorry. I’m not sorry actually, follow the rules, they’re simple.”
Where’s the fun in a happy, united Camp anyway?
7. All hail the fax machine
It’s the year 2017. We’ve got incredible technology at our fingertips and a multitude of ways of communicating instantly with people. That doesn’t mean we weren’t utterly delighted to see the return of the fax machine at 10 Downing Creek. Let’s just hope 1991 doesn’t call and ask for it back anytime soon...
8. I’m A Celeb… is a cruel, cruel mistress
Who else would put a delicious Victoria sponge within sniffing distance of three ravenous Campmates, only for them to see it covered in gruesome critters before their very eyes? *evil laughs*