Over the years it’s produced jaw-dropping and hilarious moments as fans at home watched Ant and Dec poke fun at the household names during the ordeal.
While ITV bosses keep Walk the Plank’s replacement trial under wraps from fans and this year’s lineup, we look back at some of the moments its produced.
Babatunde Aléshé (doesn’t) walk the plank
Babatunde Aleshe quit the challenge after deliberating for 45 minutesBrian Roberts
Babatunde‘s fear of heights got the better of him after spending 45 minutes deliberating over whether he’d take part.
At the time, as his eyes filled with tears, the scared reality star joked: “It’s windy, that’s contributing to the water in my eyes…”
Speaking about why he chose to forfeit his go and star, Babatúndé told hosts Ant and Dec: “I said I was determined to be here. I wasn’t determined to be there [pointing to the plank].”
Charlene White is left waiting for 45 minutes
Charlene White was left waiting nearly an hour as Babatunde deliberated whether to do the trialRex
ITV Newsreader and Loose Women star Charlene White was left waiting three quarters of an hour to even step on to the blank.
She was appearing on the same series as Babatunde and was forced to watch his ordeal.
Due to the rigging of the challenge, Charlene, 44, had to wait for the Gogglebox star to be disconnected from the harness equipment before her turn.
Amir Khan is left stuck suspended in the air
ITVBoxer Amir Khan was left terrified and stuck when he took on the challenge in South Africa[/caption]
The blank was axed and replaced by, you guessed it, a pole as former EastEnders star Danielle was one of the first to take it on.
During the challenge, the former soap star struggled with the wind before things got worse.
As soon as the 32-year-old got her feet firmly on the ground her feet appeared to give way from under her as she wiped tears away from her eyes.
Her co-stars as well as Ant and Dec were left worried as Danielle struggled to get herself back on her feet, but she eventually did, making herself proud.
Vanessa White freaks out in the air
Walk the Plank left Vanessa White frozen in terror back in 2017ITV
Singer Vanessa White took part in I’m A Celebrity in 2017, starring alongside Jack Maynard, Jenni McAlpine, Jamie Lomas and Georgia Toffolo.
Looking terrified, Vanessa confessed at the time: “I’m really freaking out… I’m really, really shaky.”
Frozen in terror, her celeb campmates watched on as she found confidence to finish the challenge.
I’m A Celebrity returns Sunday, November 17th at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
I'm A Celebrity 2024
As the hit ITV show enters into its 24th series, a brand new batch of famous faces look set to enter the Aussie jungle once again to face terrifying Bushtucker Trials and living amongst the critters in camp in order to come out on top and be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars heading Down Under this year...
Coleen Rooney – Arguably the most famous name heading into the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, will be making a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to head into the camp this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.
Tulisa – The popstar and former X Factor judge looks set to be making a triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year’s I’m A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.
Alan Halsall – The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he will be hoping to become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities when he gets into camp.
Melvin Odoom – The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. He has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet – the Aussie jungle.
GK Barry – The UK’s biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brand such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
Dean McCullough – A rising star amongst this year’s bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.
Oti Mabuse – The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She origianlly found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
Danny Jones – The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he’s now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom. A jungle insider said: “As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he’ll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home.”
Maura Higgins – The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.
Jane Moore – The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist will be braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge – having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane’s first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.
Barry McGuigan – Former pro boxer Barry will become the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to breast cancer. He told The Late Late Show in 2021: “She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache.”
Rev. Richard Coles – Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is set for I’m A Celebrity — and is ready to let rip at his old employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, 62, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year.An insider said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth.”
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