Bikini babes, star wars and insane challenges and it’s all happening in a NSW national park while millions of enthralled Brits watch back home. An Aussie’s guide to UK's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

It's one of the biggest reality shows on UK TV. 

But while millions of Brits tune in, most Australians would struggle to recognise the celebrities currently battling it out in the 'jungle' on the British version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! 

In fact, many Aussies don't even know it's being filmed in the country. 

The likes of Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattinson, The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann and soap star Jorgi Porter are currently holed up in 'camp' near Murwillumbah, NSW.

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Bikini babes: The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann is currently holed up in 'camp' in Northern New South Wales
Bikini babes: Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattinson is currently holed up in 'camp' in Northern New South Wales
Bikini babes: Soap star Jorgi Porter is currently holed up in 'camp' in Northern New South Wales

Bikini babes: The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann, Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattinson and soap star Jorgi Porter are currently holed up in 'camp' in NSW, Australia for the UK version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

Set in a national park, the British stars are faced with terrifying tasks and surviving life in 'the jungle'.

And while contestants are supposed to be tested on their endurance, coming face to face with Australia's scariest creatures and the strain of life in camp, the real competition is the battle of the bikini bodies.

With little opportunity to show off their figures back in the UK, thanks to the cooler weather, the girls have wasted no time in stripping off. 

During each episode the celebrity D-listers are often seen taking a soapy shower, flaunting their assets in the process in an array of colourful bikinis. 

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Laughing their way through it: The British stars are faced with terrifying tasks and surviving life in 'the jungle' but it's the bikini babes that really have everyone talking

Laughing their way through it: The British stars are faced with terrifying tasks and surviving life in 'the jungle' but it's the bikini babes that really have everyone talking

Showing off: With little opportunity to showcase their bikini bodies back in the UK, the girls, including Vicki Pattison, above, have wasted no time in stripping off

Showing off: With little opportunity to showcase their bikini bodies back in the UK, the girls, including Vicki Pattison, above, have wasted no time in stripping off

Battle: the real competition is the battle of the bikinis

Battle: While contestants are supposed to be tested on their endurance, coming face to face with Australia's scariest creatures and the strain of life in camp, the real competition is the battle of the bikinis

There's also been drama too, most notably when Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews failed to make it to the main camp after he was forced to leave the show after producers found out he was addicted to steroid-based medication. 

Newcastle footballer Keiron Dyer quit the show, before being talked into staying by former boxer Chris Eubank. 

And of course the camp mates have got up close and personal with some creepy crawlies, eaten plenty of critters and been pushed to their limit in challenging Bushtuker trails. There have also been lots and lots of tears. 

So just who are the camp mates captivating audiences back in the UK?

 VICKY PATTISON - REALITY TV STAR

VICKY PATTISON - REALITY TV STAR

VICKY PATTISON - REALITY TV STAR

Age: 28 

Hometown: Newcastle, UK

Known for: Geordie Shore 

Controversy: She dated fellow camp mate Ferne Cotton's ex-boyfriend Charlie Sims shortly after their split in 2013

Biggest regret: Having sex on TV with Gaz Beadle in Geordie Shore 

Relationship status: Single  

 JORGIE PORTER - SOAP STAR

JORGIE PORTER - SOAP STAR

JORGIE PORTER - SOAP STAR

Age: 27 

Known for: Playing Theresa McQueen in British soap Hollyoaks

Phobias: Spiders 

Role in the camp: She wants to create a girl squad

Will miss most: Chocolate, high heels, bed  

Dream camper: Sir David Attenborough 

Relationship status: Single 

Best moment in camp so far: Flirting in the shower with Union J star George Shelley  

As for the girls, there's plenty to gossip about.

Vicky Pattinson found fame in 2011 as part of the original cast of the hit MTV reality series, Geordie Shore.

Her wild antics and hilarious quips made her an instant favourite with viewers, while her romances with Jay Garnder and Ricci Guarnaccio also kept fans enthralled.

Vicky and Ricci got engaged while filming a special in Mexico in 2012, but split a year later after blazing rows.  

Familiar face: Vicky found fame in 2011 as part of the original cast of the hit MTV reality series, Geordie Shore

Familiar face: Vicky found fame in 2011 as part of the original cast of the hit MTV reality series, Geordie Shore

Proud of her body: The loud and outspoken star found herself becoming a lad's magazine regular outside the house and left the show in 2014 to pursue other projects
Proud of her body: The loud and outspoken star found herself becoming a lad's magazine regular outside the house and left the show in 2014 to pursue other projects

Proud of her body: The loud and outspoken star found herself becoming a lad's magazine regular outside the house and left the show in 2014 to pursue other projects

Look at her now: After piling on the pounds and reaching a UK size 16, Vicky embarked on a weight loss mission and wowed fans when she debuted her new size eight figure and launched a fitness empire

Look at her now: After piling on the pounds and reaching a UK size 16, Vicky embarked on a weight loss mission and wowed fans when she debuted her new size eight figure and launched a fitness empire

Vicky's time on the reality show was not without controversy as she and fellow housemate Holly Hagan were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a model, whilst filming series seven in 2013. 

Filming for the rest of the season was eventually suspended as Vicky was found guilty of assaulting Hannah Kelso after the attack. She was ordered to pay compensation and do 180 hours of community service.

The loud and outspoken star found herself becoming a lad's magazine regular outside the house and left the show in 2014 to pursue other projects.

Fiesty: Ferne McCann became a household name after making her debut in the ninth series of the extremely popular reality show, The Only Way Is Essex

Fiesty: Ferne McCann became a household name after making her debut in the ninth series of the extremely popular reality show, The Only Way Is Essex

Chatty lady: Ferne's outspoken personality ensured she has been part of her fair share of catfights on the show, while her on-off relationship with Charlie Sims held her become a main name on the reality show
Chatty lady: Ferne's outspoken personality ensured she has been part of her fair share of catfights on the show, while her on-off relationship with Charlie Sims held her become a main name on the reality show

Chatty lady: Ferne's outspoken personality ensured she has been part of her fair share of catfights on the show, while her on-off relationship with Charlie Sims held her become a main name on the reality show

 

 

Having piled on the pounds and reaching a UK size 16 following her split from Ricci, Vicky embarked on a weight loss mission and wowed fans when she debuted her new size eight figure.

She went on to release her own weight loss and diet plan Mini V nutrition, and also has a DVD titled Vicky's 7 Day Slim. 

She often likes to point out she was the first Geordie Shore star to find success in the fitness industry as others began to follow suit.

Before entering the jungle, Vicky took part in several other TV projects with MTV including Ex on the Beach and her comical agony aunt show named Judge Geordie.

FERNE MCCANN - REALITY STAR 

FERNE MCCANN - REALITY STAR

Age: 25 

Known for: Appearing in TOWIE

Hometown: Essex  

Relationship status: Single 

Controversy: Her appearance in the jungle has led to viewers taking to social media to condemn the use of photoshop in her previous photoshoots 

GEORGE SHELLEY 

GEORGE SHELLEY - SINGER

GEORGE SHELLEY - SINGER

Age: 22

Known for: Union J singer

Phobias: I am scared of moths 

Role in the camp: Jack of all trades 

Will miss most: Home comforts and his mum 

Relationship status: Single  

CHRIS EUBANK 

CHRIS EUBANK - FORMER BOXER

CHRIS EUBANK - FORMER BOXER

Age: 49 

Known for: Boxing legend 

Phobias: Heights  

Will miss most: I won’t have time to miss anything 

Relationship status: Married  

Meanwhile, actress Jorgie Porter became known in 2008 after landing the role of Theresa McQueen in popular soap, Hollyoaks.

Following years of dramatic storylines, the blonde beauty opted to leave her role in 2013 but returned after a brief break.

However, in early 2015 Jorgie confirmed that she would be leaving the soap once again.

The former ballet dancer took part in another reality show prior to entering the jungle, coming second during the 2012 series of celebrity skating show Dancing On Ice. 

Essex girl Ferne McCann became a household name after making her debut in the ninth series of the extremely popular reality show, The Only Way Is Essex. 

Screen star: Actress Jorgie Porter became known in 2008 after landing the role of Theresa McQueen in popular soap, Hollyoaks
Screen star: Actress Jorgie Porter became known in 2008 after landing the role of Theresa McQueen in popular soap, Hollyoaks

Screen star: Actress Jorgie Porter became known in 2008 after landing the role of Theresa McQueen in popular soap, Hollyoaks

Time out: Following years of dramatic storylines, the blonde beauty opted to leave her role in 2013 but returned after a brief break

Time out: Following years of dramatic storylines, the blonde beauty opted to leave her role in 2013 but returned after a brief break

Done for good: However, in early 2015 Jorgie confirmed that she would be leaving the soap once again

Done for good: However, in early 2015 Jorgie confirmed that she would be leaving the soap once again

What's going on here? Jorgie has already struck up a flirty friendship with Union J singer George Shelley

What's going on here? Jorgie has already struck up a flirty friendship with Union J singer George Shelley

Her outspoken personality ensured she has been part of her fair share of cat fights on the show, while her on-off relationship with Charlie Sims held her become a main name on the reality show.

The fashion lover has launched her own lifestyle blog in which she shares her latest looks and recipes, while her curvy figure has seen her front multiple underwear and swimwear campaigns. 

Singer George Shelley auditioned as a solo artist on the 2-12 season of The X Factor. But in a similar style to One Direction, he was put into a new group by judges called Union J.

The band finished fourth on the series, and went on to land a record deal before releasing a number of hit singles.

DUNCAN BANNATYNE OBE

DUNCAN BANNATYNE OBE - BUSINESSMAN AND DRAGON'S DEN STAR

DUNCAN BANNATYNE OBE - BUSINESSMAN AND DRAGON'S DEN STAR

Age: 66 

Known for: Dragon's Den  

Phobias:  None

Missing: My diary is clear

Role in the camp: Cooking, cleaning, washing-­up. You name it, I will do it

Biggest misconception: None, as I won’t let people see my real personality. I am joking… 

Miss most: Comfy bed and my girlfriend

Dream camper: Peter Jones or Theo Paphitis

Relationship status: Dating Nigora Whitehorn

TONY HADLEY

TONY HADLEY - SPANDAU BALLET STAR

TONY HADLEY - SPANDAU BALLET STAR

Age: 55

Known for: Spandau Ballet

Phobias:  Cockroaches

Missing: Nothing, it's a good time for me

Role in the camp: The shoulder to cry on 

Miss most: My wife and kids 

Dream camper: Shane Richie, Rick Astley and Bobby Davro would be such a laugh

Relationship status: Married 

KIERON DYER 

KIERON DYER - FORMER FOOTBALLER

KIERON DYER - FORMER FOOTBALLER

Age: 36

Known for: England football player 

Phobias: I don’t like spiders or snakes but there is no way I am going to look a wuss!  

Biggest misconception: I'd like to change people’s perceptions about footballers in general

Role in the camp: Definitely not the chef! I’d like to provide banter to keep us all amused   

Relationship status: Married

Former boxing star Chris Eubank held the WBO middleweight and super middleweight titles, holding victories over four world champions in a career that spanned thirteen years.

Chris became a celebrated athlete after being a world champion for over five years, remaining undefeated in his first ten years as a professional, and remaining undefeated at middleweight.

The fashion loving sportsman is known for his eccentric style and has been voted Britain’s Best Dressed Man twice in the past. 

The former world super-middleweight champion married second wife Claire Geary during an impromptu ceremony while they were on holiday in Las Vegas last October.

He also appeared in the first ever series of Celebrity Big Brother in the UK in 2001. 

Businessman Duncan Bannatyne made his millions with fitness centres and property deals before being asked to put his business savvy to use in popular show Dragon's Den.

He became one of the investors on the show which gave people a chance to win financial backing from the 'dragons', and he became loved for quickly crushing inventors' dreams with the simple words, 'I'm out'.

Not all fun and games: Of course the camp mates have got up close and personal with some creepy crawlies, eaten plenty of critters and been pushed to their limit in challenging Bushtuker trails

Not all fun and games: Of course the camp mates have got up close and personal with some creepy crawlies, eaten plenty of critters and been pushed to their limit in challenging Bushtuker trails

YVETTE FIELDING

YVETTE FIELDING - TV PRESENTER

YVETTE FIELDING - TV PRESENTER

Age: 47

Known for: Most Haunted 

Phobias: I am terrified of anything that moves!

Missing: Thankfully nothing

Biggest misconception: Everyone is used to seeing me scream on Most Haunted. It will be nice for people to see me as me! 

Role in the camp: To lift everyone’s spirits. I definitely won’t be the chef because as everyone has seen on Masterchef, I can’t cook

Miss most: My family, dogs and the Most Haunted team

Dream camper: Billy Connolly, the world’s strongest man and a good cook

Relationship status: Married

Duncan received his OBE partly in recognition for his work with charities such as Mary's meals 

Meanwhile Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley first rose to fame in the 80s with the famous music group.

The group disbanded in 1989, but re-formed in 2009 for a special UK tour. Tony is now going solo with an new album being released later in the year. 

Former England international football player Kieron Dyer made nearly 200 appearances for Newcastle United between 1999 and 2007.

He went on to play for West Ham, Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough before retiring from the sport in 2013.

The soccer star represented England on 33 occasions in his career and has won viewers over after revealing he will donate his appearance fee to charity.

Getting on well: The tough conditions in the jungle usually creates a fair amout of squabbles, but also creates lasting friendships

Getting on well: The tough conditions in the jungle usually creates a fair amout of squabbles, but also creates lasting friendships

BRIAN FRIEDMAN 

BRIAN FRIEDMAN - CHOREOGRAPHER

BRIAN FRIEDMAN - CHOREOGRAPHER

Age: 38

Known for: X Factor choreographer

Phobias: I am generally fearful of things normal people are fearful of. 

Missing: The X Factor and Thanksgiving

Biggest misconception: I am not overdramatic - I am colourful

Role in the camp: Chef, cleaner

Miss most: My fiancé, followed by my family and then luxuries 

Relationship status: Engaged

LADY COLIN CAMPBELL 

LADY COLIN CAMPBELL - SOCIALITE

LADY COLIN CAMPBELL - SOCIALITE

Age: 66 

Known for: Social status 

Phobias: None but I'm not that brave

Missing: Yes, I have had to cancel a lot

Biggest misconception: Nothing as my life is very complete 

Miss most: My children, dogs and cats

Dream camper: A musician. Hopefully there will be a piano and violin to entertain us

Relationship status: Single

Yvette Fielding was previously best known as a Blue Peter presenter but went on to be a figurehead for paranormal investigation at the forefront of the Most Haunted television series. 

While Brian Friedman is an American dancer and choreographer, who has worked with Britney Spears, Cher, Beyoncé Knowles and Mariah Carey, is known in the UK for his work behind the scenes on The X Factor.

Socialite Lady Colin Campbell is a television and radio personality who was brought up as a boy until her late teens due to a genital defect and later wrote the famous 1992 book Diana in Private: The Princess Nobody Knows, on Princess Diana. 

SUZANNAH CONSTANTINE

SUZANNAH CONSTANTINE - STYLIST

SUZANNAH CONSTANTINE - STYLIST

Age: 53

Known for: What Not To Wear with Trinny Woodall

Phobias: Massive fear of heights. It’s plagued me throughout my life

Missing: My daughter’s Christmas play, which I am gutted about

Biggest misconception: I think people think I am posh and bossy!

Role in the camp: Definitely the mum

Miss most: Aside from my family, my phone and my tweezers. I’ve got little whiskers that grow out!

Relationship status: Married 

Surprise: Ferne and Vicky were late arrivals into the jungle with Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, but he was forced to leave after producers found out he was addicted to steroid-based medication

Surprise: Ferne and Vicky were late arrivals into the jungle with Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, but he was forced to leave after producers found out he was addicted to steroid-based medication

Meanwhile, Suzannah Constantine is best known as part of the fashion double act, Trinny & Susannah with Trinny Woodhall.

The duo developed a dedicated style following thanks to their hit television series What Not To Wear which began in 2001.

The popular show saw them transform women's appearance by guiding them towards the right fashion choices. 

Suzannah also appeared as a style advisor on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has dressed over 5,000 women on screen. 

Famous faces: The show is hosted by beloved presenters Ant McPartlin (L) and Declan Donnelly (R)

Famous faces: The show is hosted by beloved presenters Ant McPartlin (L) and Declan Donnelly (R)

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