Meet Oti Mabuse

Oti Mabuse is a self-proclaimed I’m A Celebrity… superfan, so becoming a Campmate for 2024 is a dream come true for the dancer!

‘I’ve been a fan of I’m A Celebrity… for so long. Outside of Strictly and Dancing on Ice, it’s the show I watch religiously, and I can remember last year thinking: ‘Ok, this feels right. I’m up for the challenge.’

But how long before the nerves kick in?

‘In my head I’m a superhero but snakes are not my thing. I’m petrified of them and they are my biggest fear.'

Noted Oti, noted…

The former Strictly Come Dancing winner knows how to get in the zone, and she hopes her competitive edge will help her when it comes to the Bushtucker Trials.

The new mum is hoping to use her maternal side to keep spirits up in Camp, and of course Oti won’t let those dancing skills go to waste.

‘I’d like to think I will be a comfort mum in Camp. I can listen to stories, motivate and hopefully entertain everyone with a bit of dancing. I hope to teach everyone a few moves. We will create our own talent show in the Jungle!’

Oti’s under no illusion that Jungle life is going to be a shock to the system as she steps out from behind the Dancing on Ice judging table, revealing: ‘When you judge, you watch a lovely show, have a Sunday roast and then go home. This will be 100 times harder than that, and I definitely think I will cry too in Camp.’

And although she knows it will be hard to be away from her young daughter, Oti’s got the full support of her family.

‘She’s going to be one of my biggest motivators. My husband is really excited I’m doing the programme. He loves the show too!’

All new I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts Sunday 17th November at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.