Jorgie Porter
Occupation: ActressAge: 27Phobias: SpidersBiggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: That I am not like the ditsy blonde character I playRole in the camp: I’d love to create a girl squad in CampMiss most: Chocolate, brownies, outfits, high heel shoes, bed, phoneDream Campmate: Sir David Attenborough
Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter is used to doing some crazy things on set but how will she handle life in the Jungle? “I really don’t like spiders. I have to phone my mum to tell her to get rid of them! I don’t think I realise how big a deal it is [facing those bugs]. People say ‘are you scared of snakes or rats?’ but I have never come across them before.” Yep, you don’t get a lot of snakes in Chester, unless you’re referring to some of the characters.
After countless calendar shoots, one thing Jorgie is familiar with is swimwear: “I will be packing some swimwear! I will wear a one-piece but hopefully the longer I stay in, I will probably go skimpier!” Oo-er, things could get steamy, although Jorgie won’t be playing up to the cameras: “I’m going to try and forget about all the cameras as otherwise they will make me really self-conscious! But I know I am a goofy geek anyway.”
Will she she handle the Jungle better than her onscreen alter ego would? “I think I am good at tolerating things and I am really laid back. Things don’t bother me and I am not one to shout but if someone bugs me for a really long time, I will explode.” Eek, lets hope the only bugging comes in the form of creepy crawlies, then.