EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lynn quit I’m A Celebrity in the ‘last window of opportunity’ before her two young daughters would have to take arduous 14-hour flight to Australia

• Meet the 2023 I’m A Celeb campmates 

She sensationally quit I’m A Celebrity last night after ‘seeming to turn a corner’,  according to the show’s host Ant McPartlin – but there is speculation that the real reason Jamie Lynn departed is because she saw her last window of opportunity to leave.

Friends and family of the celebrities have been touching down in Brisbane Airport for the past week, but the Zoe101 actress conveniently quit before her two young daughters had to make the arduous 14-hour flight.

Wednesday night was the last chance for the mother-of-two to quit the show before it was too late and her daughters Maddie, 15, and five-year-old Ivey arrived in Brisbane to stay in Surfer’s Paradise for two weeks.

ITV sources are acutely aware she quit the US version of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test after three weeks for similar reasons and take a dim view of her decision.

Jamie Lynn’s shock exit from I’m A Celebrity on Wednesday echoed her departure from the US show earlier this year in which she admitted she felt like a ‘c**p mum’ before leaving to see her daughters.

She sensationally quit I’m A Celebrity last night after ‘seeming to turn a corner’, according to the show’s host Ant McPartlin, but Jamie Lynn saw her last window of opportunity to leave

Friends and family of the celebrities have been touching down in Brisbane, but the actress conveniently quit before her two daughters Maddie and Ivey had to make the 14-hour flight

Despite ITV insisting she exited for ‘medical reasons’, Jamie Lynn, 32, has had an emotional time in the camp and has frequently been filmed in tears over the conditions and missing her children.

On Wednesday, before she quit, the actress spoke to Sam Thompson and said: ‘I hate it here, this is where people go to have the worst days of their lives. Dear God, please help me to make it.

‘I think I’ve got to leave, I think I’ve got to leave.’

Celebrities reportedly receive their I’m A Celebrity pay packet only if they stay for more than 72 hours in the Jungle. 

When Jamie Lynn threatened to quit last week she had not completed that quota.

The actress decided to stay but there were allegedly exit talks with ITV executives and her own management for days, who were able to support her for 11 days on the show – delaying her leaving.

Speaking about the departure, the show’s hosts Ant and Dec said: ‘She had such a turnaround we thought she had come out the worst of it and she’s gone. It’s such a shame. But, hey, that’s showbiz!’

The show got its pound of flesh with Jamie Lynn as she gave the audiences what they wanted by opening up about her pop superstar sister Britney Spears.

While in camp, Jamie spoke about Britney’s heartbreak at losing out on a Grammy to Christina Aguilera in 2000.

Jamie said: ‘Christina won it and by the way, Christina is wonderfully talented but that year I mean c’mon Britney was it, Like yeah it’s Britney b***h. Like always.

The sister of pop icon Britney, 32, had a very emotional time in camp and has frequently been filmed in floods of tears over the difficult conditions and missing her family

ITV sources are acutely aware she quit the US version of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test after three weeks for similar reasons 

Friends and family of some of the other contestants have been seen arriving in Australia, including Pete Wicks, who is there to support his best friend Sam Thompson

Nigel Farage’s daughter Isabelle was also pictured touching down at Brisbane Airport

During her time in the camp, Jamie Lynn discussed her relationship with her pop star sister Britney (pictured in 2017)

Jamie Lynn pictured with her husband Jamie Watson and daughters Maddie, 15, and five-year-old Ivey

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‘She was really like I never want to go to the Grammy’s and she was heartbroken about that because her whole life had been dedicated to winning that.’

Making her way around the camp, she also discussed her sister’s infamous kiss with Madonna with First Dates star Fred Sirieix.

Fred asked: ‘I was just thinking, remember when she kissed Madonna, how did it come about this?’

Jamie Lynn: ‘They just did it. I was at home watching like “oh okay this will be fun tomorrow at school. Can’t wait”.

‘I was a normal kid, sometimes I would see these things. I didn’t care what my sister did, anything my sister did I thought was the best.’

Jamie Lynn’s shock exit has thrown the I’m A Celebrity camp into chaos.

Insiders at the channel say they are ‘struggling to keep up with the drama’ following the American actress’s exit for medical reasons.

One source describes the situation on the popular programme as a ‘mess,’ while they fear there could be more departures in the coming days as the atmosphere in the jungle becomes even more tense.

It is the first time in the show’s 23-series history that two contestants have left on medical grounds, with insiders claiming staff on the programme ‘aren’t sleeping’ due to the stress.

While questions will be raised over what has changed this year, one anonymous source insisted the producers carried out stringent psychiatric tests on the participants before they joined and blamed the problems on ‘bad luck’.

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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