I'm A Celeb's Gillian labelled 'contraband queen' but fans ask if it's 'staged'

A legend in the jungle – with viewers, at least – I’m A Celebrity South Africa’s Gillian McKeith, 63, is known for being one of the show’s most divisive, drama-prone celebs. During the current series, we’ve seen her rub her fellow stars up the wrong way with her sneaky stash of contraband – and who could forget her infamous ‘fainting’ episode back in 2010. Whatever your views on “Jungle Gill”, her quirky habits make for great telly.

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In Monday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity...South Africa, the campmates will receive the shock news that Janice Dickinson has been forced to leave the camp through injury. American supermodel Janice, 68, was sent to hospital after she tripped over in camp as she walked to the long drop toilet during the night.

I'm A Celebrity All Stars' first evicted contestant, Shaun Ryder says two of his campmates are "faking it". Shaun, lead singer of Happy Mondays and one of the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox, lost the first survival trial of the new season of I'm A Celebrity and was soon eliminated from the series, alongside his teammate and fellow camper Gillian McKeith. The double elimination came as a huge shock to other campmates and viewers at home - many of which thought the pair would be in the series for a long while.

Shaun Ryder has slammed two of his fellow I'm A Celebrity South Africa campmates after he was the first to leave the jungle.

Dean Gaffney and Janice Dickinson's husband Dr Robert Gerner became embroiled in a physical altercation during a post-show dinner for I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, Gillian McKeith has revealed.The former supermodel's husband is alleged to have confronted former EastEnders star Dean after he attempted to kiss Janice on her cheek. It came as Janice was still nursing wounds after she had a fall during filming, with her husband becoming concerned that a kiss could potentially contaminate the wounds.

The first two celebrities were sent packing from I'm A Celebrity South Africa in Friday night's episode (April 29) with a row over a 'stitch-up.' Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly arrived in the 'all-stars' camp of the I'm A Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! spin-off to reveal that Coronation Street star Andy Whyment, cricketer Phil Tufnell and Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder would be taking part in a survival trial.

Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith are the first two contestants to leave I'm a Celebrity...South Africa, following a surprise double elimination.

Gillian McKeith left I’m a Celeb fans in stitches this week after she revealed the large quantities of contraband she smuggled into the new South African camp. And now the 63 year old has claimed she didn’t understand the definition of the word before she began to unpack a myriad of no-go items from her self titled “spicy knickers.” After leaving in an unexpected trial twist with fellow camp mate Shaun Ryder - who was famously Gillian’s arch nemesis during their 2010 jungle spell - the TV personality has spoken in her exit interview about her iconic contraband attempts.

Following the shock double elimination of Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith in Friday night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly wasted no time in teasing what challenges lay ahead for the remaining contestants. In a preview for Saturday’s episode, the Geordie duo revealed a brand new challenge for the stars to take on – which breaks the records for any task set for the stars in the show’s history to date.

Gillian McKeith once again proved why she is the true queen of contraband in the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle as she unpacked her “spicy knickers” and revealed the extent of just how much she had snuck past producers into camp.

After mere days in the South African jungle this week, tensions were already running high amongst the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! campmates as it was revealed that three contestants had flouted the strict camp rules and brought contraband items with them to brave the jungle.

Gillian McKeith is trying to "push the boundaries" and "cause a stir" in the I'm A Celebrity... South Africa camp, a body language expert has claimed. Gillian, 63, was a late arrival on the All Stars series and has already ruffled a few feathers among her campmates, especially after it was revealed she had snook contraband into camp.

I'm A Celebrity… South Africa was full of drama on Thursday night as it was revealed that several campmates had smuggled contraband into the camp. During dinner, a Bush Bulletin arrived in camp as Georgia "Toff" Toffolo read out: "Celebrities, there is contraband in camp.

Offending I'm A Celebrity... South Africa campmates are facing an ultimate for sneaking contraband into camp. In a teaser ahead of Thursday night's show, newcomer Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo announces to camp that some of the celebs have been breaking the rules.

I'm A Celebrity… South Africa viewers were left baffled after Gillian McKeith was spotted wearing "Willy Wonka" style sunglasses. Fans were quick to comment on the unusual look the TV personality was sporting during Wednesday's episode of the ITV1 show.

A top body language expert has come forward with his surprising and unexpected theories on how the I'm A Celebrity campmates are coping, based on their behaviours, after day two in camp. Darren Stanton lifted the lid on why he believes Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith could "form a strong allianc"’, how Helen Flanagan is continuing to play the "damsel in distress card", plus his thoughts on Jordan's Banjo's 'nerves' in camp. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo, Darren believes that Shaun and Gillian have made waves and actually, after finding "common ground" and a connection on day two, there could be a genuine friendship and support on the horizon despite their rocky past.

Gillian McKeith says she and Shaun Ryder have “turned a corner” after winning treats for their I’m A Celebrity… South Africa campmates. On Monday, audiences saw Gillian's surprise entrance to the all-star show, much to the shock of Happy Mondays singer Shaun.Tuesday’s episode saw the pair, who frequently argued when they competed on the original I’m A Celebrity… in 2010, forced to team up again for the series’ first “Chest Challenge”. But despite campmates speculating over the outbreak of “World War Three”, both Gillian and Shaun appeared to get on very well – laughing and joking with each other throughout.

I'm A Celebrity… South Africa viewers have predicted an upcoming "feud" and drama in camp after Gillian McKeith ruffled feathers in the kitchen. During Tuesday's episode, Gillian, 63, approached Carol Vorderman, 62, who was assigned kitchen duties with Helen Flanagan, to ask if she could wash her own items.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! fans were left puzzled when they realised Janice Dickinson appeared to have broken a major rule in camp. The supermodel, who has returned for a new instalment of camp life in South Africa this time, appeared to be wearing makeup in the camp.