Former Lioness Alex Scott is the FIRST contestant to be voted off I’m A Celebrity as she opens up about ‘mentally tough’ experience

Former Lioness Alex Scott became the first contestant to be eliminated from the I’m a Celebrity category as she spoke of ‘mentally challenging’ experiences on Friday night.

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.

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.’

Alex said: ‘It was mentally tough but I’m so happy I got to do it with so many great camp friends. We laughed and really bonded.’

Laughing when he was shown the smuggled video of himself secretly buying salt to add to rice, Alex explained: ‘I don’t know how many I took, I just put it in my sock.

‘For the first few days I put it on a spoon and Jack sprinkled it into the rice so my campmates knew about it.’

As Ant and Dec dropped campmate Martin Kemp off into the woods, they asked him what the worst part of the bush experience was.

Alex explained: ‘The toilet seat situation, it smells awful and someone leaves the seat up but we can’t say anything because it’s a national treasure.’

Before crossing the iconic bridge, Alex revealed who he wants to win the ITV series: ‘Shona wins, Ginge and Aitch are fantastic and would love to see them in the final, but I think if Shona wins it will give her confidence.’

While his girlfriend Jess Glynne is currently performing a series of shows in the UK, the pundit was greeted on the I’m A Celebrity bridge by pal Regan Coleman.

This comes after the Football Focus presenter was punished for bringing ‘illegal’ goods in the form of salt into camp, resulting in the entire camp losing a star.

He also talked about the importance of diversity and representation in the media industry.

Speaking to presenter Ant and Dec he said: ‘It feels weird.’ Asked if he was ‘disappointed’ to be the first to be voted out, Alex insisted: ‘Oh no! ‘It was an incredible experience’

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.

Before crossing the iconic bridge, Alex revealed who he wants to win the ITV series: ‘Shona wins, I think if Shona wins it will give her confidence.’

Alex, 41, was greeted on the I’m a Celebrity bridge by pal Regan Coleman as girlfriend Jess Glynne. [pictured] currently performing a series of shows in the UK

Alex shared: ‘I never want to be given just a role because ‘oh, we need a type for that’, I always want to be given a job and a role because I’m the best person for that role.

‘And I think the thing is, if we come back with things like racism, it’s just the fact that there’s such a limited pool because no one has been given those opportunities.

‘Now these opportunities are open, I still want to be given this role because I am the best person for the job, not just because I tick a box.’

She added that she gets great ‘enjoyment’ from seeing other women talk about sports and present programs on television.

Following the scenes, the Hold My Hand singer, 36, wrote to her nearly 900,000 followers: ‘My woman is a true pioneer! You are proud of everything you are. It’s the flagship Lisa!’

‘Oh I miss you so much,’ she added, along with a loving heart emoji.

Alex previously revealed he was waiting for Jess to propose to him during a conversation with Ruby Wax and Shona McGarty on the ITV show.

Speaking about Jess, she said: ‘I guess I never knew happiness before her.’

Jess supports her girlfriend during her mission in the Australian bush after saying goodbye to her at Heathrow airport earlier this month (Photo in March)

After watching Alex talk about her hopes of marrying the singer, Jess took to social media to joke: ‘I’d better go buy a ring.’

Ruby asked Alex how they met and explained: ‘He approached me at Chiltern Fire Station…

‘I was there with my friends and he walked towards me… [it was] I was really brave and I thought, I love your courage and then the spark was instantaneous and then yes…we fell madly in love.’

Ruby went on to question whether there was a possibility of Alex and Jess getting married.

Alex replied: ‘I’m going to marry her, I’m just waiting for her to ask, Rubes!’

After watching the episode, Jess took to her Instagram Stories and joked: ‘I’d better go buy a ring.’

The couple first started dating in 2023, and Alex’s time in the jungle will be the longest they have spent apart from each other.

Speaking to the Daily Mail before arriving at camp, Alex admitted: ‘This will be a test for both of us.’

He candidly explained why they waited so long to make their relationship public.

Alex explained: ‘We were very careful and secretive from the beginning because we wanted to get to know each other and understand ourselves before things came into the world.’

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.

EDDIE KADI

Can funny man Eddie keep morale high at camp?

AGE: 42

JOB: Comedian/host

FAMOUS: The star takes to the stage to show how funny he is, but he also presents BBC Radio 1Xtra. He also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing.

ALEX SCOTT

Alex swaps football pitch for camp in Australia

AGE:41

JOB: Sports presenter specialist

FAMOUS: Alex is a former football player who paid money to Arsenal, England and Great Britain. He is now a respected sports presenter.

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.