Tensions boil over in the I’m A Celeb camp as burnt rice leads to a war of words – before dramatic contraband scandal leaves one contestant with a huge decision

Things were heating up as I’m a Celebrity entered its third and final week with a jam-packed episode on Sunday.

A verbal fight broke out over burnt rice before a dramatic smuggling scandal left one contestant facing a big decision.

The episode opened with Shona and Lisa’s first morning as camp leader and helper, and they both woke up well-rested from a great night’s sleep in the comfort of the treehouse.

Eddie was in charge of the rice that morning, having been assigned cooking duty by Shona and Lisa the night before.

She confessed to Tom her new responsibility, “it was nervous because I live on my own.” ‘There’s no one to judge when you’re cooking for yourself.’

While the rice was cooking over the fire, Eddie went downstairs to take a shower. Bush told the Telegraph: ‘Breakfast is going well, the rice is almost gone. Me and Ruby got this under control.’

More tension later, Shona entered the camp with a laminate in the middle of a contraband scandal while guiltily telling her campmates: ‘please don’t hate me…’

But it turns out the camp has other ideas about Eddie’s cooking abilities, as Kelly smells something burning…

Kelly told the Bush Telegraph: ‘He made the huge mistake of putting on the rice and going to the shower. ‘I watched him do it, I didn’t want to say anything because I can’t get involved, I have a feeling he’s going to be a bit crispy this morning!’

Apparently Ruby also had something to say about Vogue’s handling of the fire as she whispered to Ginge: ‘She destroyed it, she doesn’t know what she’s doing.’

As Vogue wittily replied: ‘Are you two kidding me?’ “Absolutely clueless,” Ginge whispered to Ruby as they giggled.

Not everyone was very impressed as they were served burnt rice for breakfast.

Jack joked: ‘This is Eddie’s first race, so he’s starting to warm up.’

Further agitated later, Shona entered the camp with a laminate while guiltily telling her campmates: ‘please don’t hate me…’

Laminate reported that contraband in the form of butter was found in the celebrity camp.

With Shona becoming camp leader, she had an important choice to make; He could either resign as leader or lose the two stars he earned at that day’s hearing as punishment for the contraband found in the camp.

Kelly told the Bush Telegraph: ‘He made the huge mistake of putting on the rice and going to the shower. I watched him do it, I didn’t want to say anything because I can’t get involved…’

Eddie was in charge of the rice that morning, having been assigned cooking duty by Shona and Lisa the night before.

Confessing, Shona told the camp, ‘I am not responsible for this, but I used it,’ and explained that the contraband in question was some butter he found in the food chest.

After celebrities concluded Alex could have been the one to sneak her in, Shona told the Bush Telegraph: ‘I don’t know where it came from but I saw it, my eyes lit up and I used it.’

Making the decision herself, Shona decided to abdicate her role as camp leader, with Aitch taking the large leaf Shona was using as a crown and setting it on fire.

The celebrities then voted to appoint a new camp leader, and Ruby won by a landslide.

He told his campmates: ‘Everything is about to change.’ camp ‘No more Miss Nice Guy!’ and demanded that Shona be his footstool, Aitch his entertainer, and Ginge his dancer.

Jack thought: ‘Ruby as a leader is pure madness. I think it is the craziest dictatorship the world has ever seen.’

Later, around the campfire, Aitch, Jack, and Ginge planned a rebellion against Ruby as the new leader of the camp. As Ginge whispered: ‘We stand against them’

Aitch agrees: ‘There’s a lot of stuff on my chest that needs to be removed.’

Jack said: ‘Long live the revolution!’

Additionally, later in the day, all the celebrities participated in the challenge to win each other’s letters from the camp called ‘Blender Defenders’.

In this, they managed to win ten out of eleven letters; Jack was the only celebrity who did not receive his letter.

On Friday night, former Lioness Alex Scott became the first contestant to be eliminated from the I’m a Celebrity category as she opened up about a ‘mentally challenging’ experience.

Alex, 41, was left vulnerable after favorite comedian Eddie Kadi, who was the first to leave, was exempt from the public vote for winning the live trial.

Apparently Ruby also had something to say about Vogue’s handling of the fire as she whispered to Ginge: ‘She destroyed it, she doesn’t know what she’s doing…’

The expert received great applause from his fellow campmates as he quickly grabbed his bag and left the I’m a Celebrity camp for the last time.

Speaking to Ant and Dec’s host, she said: ‘I’m free! It feels weird and doesn’t feel real. Now I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m out.’

Asked if he was ‘disappointed’ to be the first to be voted out, Alex insisted: ‘Oh no! It was an incredible experience and mentally tough, but I’m so glad I did it with so many wonderful camp friends.

‘The laughs we had and we really bonded and made the bonds we did.’

I AM A CELEBRITY 2025: MEET THE CAMPING FRIENDS

KELLY BROOK

Kelly has already landed in Australia and is ready to enter the jungle

AGE: 45

JOB: Model and television star

CELEBRITIES: Kelly is best known as a model who posed for Page Three. She is also an actress and panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.

MARTIN KEMP

Can Martin handle jungle life when he sets up camp?

AGE: 64

JOB: Musician/actor

FAMOUS: Martin is arguably best known for being part of 70s group Spandau Ballet and also for playing Steve Owen in EastEnders. His son is Roman Kemp and he is married to Shirlie Holliman.

LISA RILE

Lisa is a well-known actress in the United Kingdom but is best known for her role as Mandy Dingle

AGE: 49

JOB: Actress

FAMOUS: Lisa has played many roles over the years but is best known for her role as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale. He took on this role in 1995.

JACK OSBOURNE

Jack is no stranger to the cameras after appearing on various reality shows with his family

AGE: 40

JOB: Media personality

FAMOUS: Jack is known for being part of the famous Osbourne family, along with his mother Sharon, father Ozzy, and sister Kelly. They starred in their own MTV show, The Osbournes.

AITCH

Aitch is best known for his singing talent, but can he bring home some stars?

AGE: 25

JOB: Rapper

FAMOUS: Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong. He rose to fame with his song Straight Rhymez in 2018. Eleven of his songs charted in the top 10 singles, including Taste (Make It Shake).

VOGUE WILLIAMS

Vogue is known for her glamorous lifestyle, but what about Ormanda?

AGE: 40

JOB: Podcast host

FAMOUS: Irish presenter Vogue first rose to fame in 2010 when she starred in the reality series Fade Street. She went on to appear in The Jump with her husband Spencer Matthews.

SHONA MCGARTY

EastEnders legend Shona transforms Albert Square with creepy crawlies and animals

AGE: 32

JOB: Soap star/actress

FAMOUS: The British public has known Shona for her portrayal of Whitney Dean in EastEnders for 16 years. He left his position last year to pursue other things.

RUBY CANDLE

Ruby heads to the jungle to take part in this year’s series

AGE: 72

JOB: Actor/comedian and mental health advocate

FAMOUS: Ruby has made a name for herself by interviewing people on television shows, but now she’s focusing on her mental health.

furious

AngryGinge is a Twitch and YouTube star many younger viewers will recognize

AGE: 23

JOB: Social media star

FAMOUS: AngryGinge is known for Twitch and YouTube content focused on football. Her real name is Morgan Burtwistle.

READ TOM WILSON

He’s got a great gift for words, but that won’t help him with the Bushtucker Case.

AGE:39

JOB: Television personality

FAMOUS: Tom is best known for his work on E4’s Celebs Go Dating. As the agency’s receptionist, she’s always on hand to offer advice to unlucky celebrities in love.