Ant and Dec insist ‘the show must go on’ as they address Jamie Lynn Spears’ shock I’m A Celeb exit on Instagram Live: ‘We thought she’d come through the worst of it’

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly address Jamie Lynn Spears’ I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! exit further on Instagram Live on Wednesday evening. 

During the ITV show, the presenters confirmed Britney’s sister, 32, had left the camp on medical grounds before clarifying she is ‘doing fine’ since her departure and they wish her ‘all the best’.

Following the latest episode ending, the Geordie duo took to social media to reveal their thoughts on another early exit. 

Dec, 48, said: ‘We’ve lost another one gang. A real shame. I thought she’d come out the worst of it and she nailed it – she was saying, “I’m going to stay, I’m going to do it.” But no, she’s gone. 

‘But… as they say the show must go on!’

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly address Jamie Lynn Spears ‘ I’m A Celebrity …Get Me Out Of Here! exit further on Instagram Live on Wednesday evening

During the ITV show, the presenters confirmed Britney’s sister, 32, had left the camp on medical grounds before clarifying she is ‘doing fine’ since her departure and they wish her ‘all the best’

While Ant, 48, added: ‘Its a real shame, she had such a turn around from when she got in there. She seemed to get better! But no.’

It comes after Ant and Dec said in their programme intro that the number of celebrities in the jungle was now 10 after Grace Dent also left on medical grounds on Monday. 

Dec noted that ‘no one said it would be easy’ with two stars already gone before the eliminations from the public vote begin.

Several viewers took to X/Twitter to react to the update, with one writing: ‘Jamie actually lasted longer than I thought she would’.

Another fan wrote: ‘Not gonna lie, kinda gutted Jamie Lynns left the show, I actually didn’t mind her at all regardless of what she has going on within her family.

A third user added: ‘First Grace now Jamie, that’s mad!’ while a fourth penned: ‘I had Jamie Lynn down as a potential winner so gutted to hear she’s left the camp.’

Jamie Lynn was reportedly in talks to quit I’m A Celebrity for the last few days, it has been claimed.

According to The Sun, Jamie Lynn was actually in exit talks with show bosses for several days before she decided to leave.

Producers of the show reportedly labelled the actress a ‘flight risk’ and did not think she would last the duration of the series.

Following the latest episode ending, the Geordie duo took to social media to reveal their thoughts on another early exit

Dec, 48, said: ‘We’ve lost another one gang. A real shame. I thought she’d come out the worst of it and she nailed it – she was saying, “I’m going to stay, I’m going to do it.” But no, she’s gone’

The publication claims bosses managed to coax her to stay for 11 days which was helped by her strong performances in the Climb of Cruelty and Scarena Series tasks.

However, viewers saw the star cry numerous times in the jungle as she told how she was missing her daughters Maddie, 15, and Ivey, five. 

On Tuesday’s episode, Jamie Lynn appeared near breaking point as she said: ‘I hate it here so much, I hate it, I hate it, I hate it here. 

‘This place is where people go to have the worst days of their lives.’ 

Her exit was confirmed in a statement by a show spokesperson: ‘Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.

‘She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.’

Jamie Lynn tearfully threatened to quit the show after three days in the jungle after confessing how much she was struggling due to missing her beloved children.

The star was left heartbroken after she was failed to be reunited with her luxury item which was a photo of her children.

She declared that she was ready to leave the camp as she became very emotional after a mini challenge that saw her campmates sheepishly return without the photo. 

Sobbing, she confessed: ‘I just want to see my kids,’ as she struggled with being separated from her loved ones.

Earlier that same episode, she had confided in her co-stars Sam Thompson and Danielle Harold for emotional support.

Jamie Lynn fell to tears after admitting she feels she is ‘so emotionally weak’ in camp. 

Speaking to Danielle and Sam, she disclosed: ‘I don’t know how I’m so emotionally weak.’ 

Keeping spirits in keep lifted, Danielle told her: ‘You’re so strong. This is tough babe, tough. So tough. It’s not easy.’

Jamie Lynn added: ‘Why am I crying so much? Josie [Gibson} has a baby at home…’

Several viewers took to X/ Twitter to react to the update, with one writing: ‘Jamie actually lasted longer than I thought she would’

Jamie Lynn was reportedly in exit talks with show bosses for several days before she decided to leave

Producers of the show reportedly labelled the actress a ‘flight risk’ and did not think she would last the duration of the series

She was seen struggling with the difficult conditions in the camp and broke down in tears over missing her family back home after jetting to the Australian jungle

Jamie Lynn had become emotional early on in the show about how much she missed her daughters Maddie, 15, and Ivey, five (all pictured) 

Sam comforted: ‘It’s important to remember you’ve come from a whole different continent, you don’t know anyone here, it’s hard. It’s real hard.’

Danielle added: ‘Look at the s*** you’ve been through in your life, right? This, a little bit of rain in the jungle, nothing.’

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Jamie Lynn replied: ‘But at least all that s*** I could go home to my babies every night, you know? That’s it, that’s all I need in life. It feels a little bit overwhelming. They’re not even close.

‘I’ve got to just do it. I don’t know why I’m being such a baby.’

Sam added: ‘I get it man, I’ve got two cats at home – Albus and Cedric – little fluffy men. Know what I mean? So I get it. Not kids, but I get it.’

Danielle joked: ‘Let it out Sam…’

Later, Jamie Lynn went into the Bush Telegraph and positively added: ‘You have your campmates pull you up and you’re like, ‘I can do this, I can do this’.’

Elsewhere, she also bravely opened up about falling pregnant at the age of 16 as she confided in her campmates last week in the jungle. 

She told how wanted to lead as ‘normal’ a life as possible away from the spotlight after giving birth to daughter Maddie – whose father is her ex Casey Aldridge – when she was a teenager in 2008.

When asked by Fred Sirieix about becoming famous at a young age, Jamie Lynn said: ‘We auditioned for a show called All That and I was on All That for three years before I did Zoey [101]. It was very successful. 

She tearfully threatened to quit the show after three days in the jungle after confessing how much she was struggling due to missing her beloved children 

Jamie Lynn was left heartbroken after she was failed to be reunited with her luxury item which was a photo of her children 

‘After I finished Zoey, I had the love of my life, what I thought, I decided to keep the baby. I was 16. The whole world was like, ‘You’re a s**t, you’re horrible your life is over…’

Fred asked: ‘Oh really? You felt it?’

Jamie Lynn said: ‘Oh yeah. Because I got pregnant young and I was on a kids’ show.’

Fred asked: ‘Your parents were good with you?’

Jamie Lynn said: ‘Yeah, they had a lot going on. I just think they were sad I was in that situation but also it’s your baby having a baby.’

She went on: ‘I just wanted to be normal. I wanted my baby to be normal. Everybody told me I was going to be a horrible mum. So I was like I’ve got to raise this baby by myself and I did.’

Jamie Lynn got tearful as she said: ‘When I went away… when I first got pregnant…’

Fred comforted: ‘We don’t have to talk about this…’

Jamie Lynn continued: ‘They didn’t want me to have the baby. A lot of people around me.’

Fred said: ‘But you’ve been amazing. What you’ve done is amazing.’

Jamie Lynn said: ‘When I got out of that, I told my parents I was going to emancipate them, that way I could make my own decisions. I was secretly telling her I was going to doctor’s appointments. 

‘I was going to meetings with a lawyer… My poor mum, we put her through it. And so then she was like, she didn’t want me to do that, she knew that would mean I’d probably marry the father and lose my fortune that I’d amassed over the years of working… she said, ‘Just go baby…’

‘It was the first time I was in control. My mum did [come and visit]. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, why I wouldn’t take the easy route sometimes, but I just don’t want to.’

Elsewhere, she also bravely opened up about falling pregnant at the age of 16 as she confided in her campmates last week in the jungle 

In the Bush Telegraph Jamie Lynn said: ‘I’m proud of where I’m at now. I don’t share it in a way of being sad or crying about it, but it’s like, I don’t know, I just… I’m really thankful.’

After her emotional first few days in the jungle, Jamie Lynn appeared to have been settling into camp life and successfully Bushtucker Trial last week, bringing home 10 stars.

Ahead of the trial, Jamie Lynn said of the challenge: ‘I’ve got my teammates behind me, so that’s keeping me motivated.’

Host Ant asked: ‘Why do you think you were voted for by the British public?’

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To which Jamie Lynn replied: ‘Because I maybe cry a lot… I don’t know. Maybe the UK’s giving me an opportunity to give back to my campmates because I do think I’ve been the one struggling a bit more here.

‘So they’ve given me so much support I’d love to return the favour.’

During Tuesday’s show, viewers saw Jamie Lynn break down in tears once again  after being offered a small square of chocolate by her campmates.

She began crying after eating the tasty treat, as she took herself away for time alone and was later comforted by former boxer Tony Bellew. 

The chocolate bar came as a reward after Marvin, Sam and Tony’s successes at The Misery Hotel, offering the campmates their first taste of chocolate since entering the jungle.

Sam, as team leader, decided to crack open the chocolate for a morale boost after the camp experienced extremely wet weather.  

Speaking in the Bush Telegraph he said: ‘The heavens have opened. I’ve never seen a wetter day than right here, right now. In my entire existence by the way.

‘It’s like a monsoon. I’m team leader, I’m on my throne, I want people to be happy.’

Sam rallied his camp by saying: ‘Do you know what we need? A bar of chocolate!’

After her emotional first few days in the jungle, Jamie Lynn appeared to have been settling into camp life and successfully Bushtucker Trial last week, bringing home 10 stars  

During Tuesday’s show, viewers saw Jamie Lynn break down in tears once again after being offered a small square of chocolate by her campmates

The news went down very well as everyone began to celebrate and Fred painstakingly chopped the bar up into equal parts. 

This meant that by the time the chocolate was divided into 11 parts, everyone only had a tiny morsel to taste each. 

Sam said in the Bush Telegraph: ‘The camp went wild! Everyone’s clapping. It was like we’d won the World Cup!’

As they shared out every crumb Tony laughed: ‘The struggle is real!’ and Josie chose to save hers for another time, saying she would have ‘chocolate rice’. 

In the Bush Telegraph Tony said: ‘I let a piece of chocolate melt on my tongue in my mouth. That was a very strange thing to do. The jungle has made me soft.’

But the chocolate did not go down well with everyone as Jamie Lynn took herself away from camp to cry. 

When she walked back in, fellow campmates Tony and Danielle Harold checked up on her.

Tony said: ‘OK, mate?’ while Danielle gave her a cuddle. 

Jamie Lynn said: ‘That little square of chocolate p*****d me off.’

Danielle said: ‘It’s because it gives you a taste of what’s outside…’

Jamie Lynn laughed: ‘I probably should have just let someone eat it. I feel a little better maybe. I just needed to cry.’

Nick encouraged her: ‘Have a little cry J.’

Jamie Lynn in the Bush Telegraph said: ‘I just want more chocolate.’

In the Bush Telegraph Tony said: ‘She’s just getting frustrated, she misses her kids. 

‘She’s so far away from home. It’s good to just go and ask someone how they’re doing. Just look out for each other. Everyone should have that attitude with everybody.’

Checking on her near the creek, Tony asked her: ‘How you doing girl?’

Jamie Lynn said: ‘I needed a change of scenery. I was struggling earlier.

‘I’m just tired of sitting up there. I’m sorry I didn’t mean to make you come all the way down here.’

Giving her a hug Tony said: ‘Don’t be silly, I was coming to see how you was.’

Jamie Lynn’s exit comes just two days after food critic Grace Dent decided to leave the show

On Tuesday, Nella was removed from camp to be treated by on-site medics, sparking fears she’d also quit the show

Jamie Lynn has since quit the show on ‘medical grounds’, which follows Grace Dent’s exit and Nella Rose’s recent medical scare.

Viewers will see Jamie Lynn’s exit from the show in Wednesday night’s episode, and the campmates are aware of her departure.

Jamie Lynn is expected to receive her full fee for taking part in the show, as any star who stays in the camp for longer than 72 hours is expected to be paid in full. 

It comes just two days after food critic Grace Dent decided to leave the show, while Nella Rose was briefly taken the camp to receive treatment from medics on Tuesday, sparking fears she would also quit altogether. 

I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates

NIGEL FARAGE

Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party  and leader of the Brexit Party.

Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty. 

Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news. 

Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore. 

Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields 

DANIELLE HAROLD

Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.

Phobias: Rats. I hate them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too! 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either. 

Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.

FRED SIRIEIX

Claim to fame: First Dates star.

Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp. 

Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning. 

Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient! 

Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.

NELLA ROSE

Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star. 

Phobias: I am fearful of everything! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book. 

Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it! 

Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele. 

NICK PICKARD

Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star. 

Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character. 

Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop! 

Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock. 

FRANKIE DETTORI

Claim to fame: Champion Jockey

Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.

Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!

Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.

Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS – LEFT!

Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.

 Phobias: I am scared of everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.

Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone. 

Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed. 

Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot. 

Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.

SAM THOMPSON

Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter. 

Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!

Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things. 

Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle! 

JOSIE GIBSON

Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.

Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information! 

Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on! 

Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry. 

Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her. 

MARVIN HUMES

Claim to fame: JLS star.

Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me. 

Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too. 

Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food. 

Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.

GRACE DENT – LEFT!

Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic. 

Phobias: Horrible people. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour. 

Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep. 

Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour! 

TONY BELLEW

Claim to fame: Former champion boxer

Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.

Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.

Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.

 

 

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