Josie Gibson’s five-year-old son Reggie Bond touched down at Brisbane Airport for his first trip to Australia to be there to greet his mum at the bridge when she leaves I’m A Celebrity.
Sporting a Team Josie T-shirt while sitting on a baggage trolley, Reggie proudly declared: ‘I think that my mummy’s going to win’.
Reggie, who is used to sleeping with his mum every night, was joined by the This Morning presenter’s best friend Mia Williams, also from Bristol, who has been looking after Reggie and her son, Romey Williams.
The trio touched down at Brisbane Airport at 9.45am and Ms Williams said: ‘He’s coped really well considering she’s been gone for a couple of weeks now.
Josie Gibson’s five-year-old son Reggie Bond touched down at Brisbane Airport for his first trip to Australia to be there to greet his mum when she leaves I’m A Celebrity (pictured with Josie’s best friend Mia Williams and her son, Romey)
Reggie will greet his mum, who is among the favourites to win, on the famous bridge when she leaves the jungle
‘It’s the longest they’ve been apart, it’s obviously tough all around but he’s been dealing with it well but it’s tough for her you can see that.
‘She is missing him but she’s doing it for him – she wants him to see her on the TV.’
While Josie, 38, has been in the Jungle Reggie stayed with his father, Terry Bond, a property developer who has known the Big Brother star for over 20 years – the pair started dating in 2017 but split up in 2018 when Reggie was five months old.
He has also been staying with Ms Williams who has recorded the episodes and let him watch the next day as the show airs past his bedtime.
Ms Williams, also from Bristol said: ‘We’ve been best friends for 19 years. So I saw her the whole way through Big Brother and now she’s killing it, I couldn’t be prouder of her. She’s got the whole of Bristol behind her.
‘We’re here to bring the Queen home. There’s no doubt she’s going to be Queen of the Jungle.’
Before she went into I’m A Celebrity Josie did her utmost to prepare Reggie for her absence and told the Mail: ‘I’ve done him a lot of videos before I left and also I’ve explained everything that I possibly can to him.
‘And I’ve been trying to explain that since I signed up. So, each morning we’ve been waking up and he says ‘Mummy are we going to Australia now?’. And I go ‘Not yet Reg’, and he’s going ‘When are we going into the jungle?’ So none of it has come as a shock to him – he’s got his head around it.
Sporting a Team Josie T-shirt while sitting on a baggage trolley, Reggie proudly declared: ‘I think that my mummy’s going to win’
The trio touched down at Brisbane Airport at 9.45am and Ms Williams said: ‘He’s coped really well considering she’s been gone for a couple of weeks now’
While Josie, 38, has been in the Jungle Reggie stayed with his father, Terry Bond, a property developer who has known the Big Brother star for over 20 years
Reggie has also been staying with Ms Williams who has recorded the episodes and let him watch the next day as the show airs past his bedtime
Ms Williams, also from Bristol said: ‘We’ve been best friends for 19 years. So I saw her the whole way through Big Brother and now she’s killing it, I couldn’t be prouder of her’
Josie has been friends with Mia for nearly 20 years (pictured together with their sons on a day out earlier this year)
‘It is going to be weird but there will be plenty of cuddles when I come out… and it’s all going to be good. He’s going to be experiencing Australia while I’m going to be tucking down on mealworms.’
Ms Williams admitted she showed Reggie all the videos but got them out of the way early.
Ms Gibson, who is being paid a six-figure sum to appear on I’m a Celebrity, turned down invitations for other prime-time shows, saying the option for her son to travel out was ‘a big reason I agreed to do it because obviously to leave Reg is a big ask and commitment’.
Fred Sirieix’s partner Fruitcake was also spotted touching down in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Fred Sirieix’s partner Fruitcake was also spotted touching down in Brisbane on Wednesday
Fred’s fiancée was in great spirits as she made her way through arrivals
Fred’s fiancée told MailOnline she was expecting to see more of Fred, who has been showing off his muscles in camp.
‘I haven’t seen clips of him in his Speedos yet and I am surprised,’ she laughed. ‘You know you are allowed to take in five pieces of underwear? He took three speedos and two pants.’
‘If he could he would be a naturist walking round in there so the fact he is just in his pants doesn’t surprise me.’
‘When he is with Gino and Fred he is always the one getting his kit off.’
Fred’s fiancée told MailOnline she was expecting to see more of Fred, who has been showing off his muscles in camp
Of his Speedo collection, Fruitcake added that Fred had packed one pair adorned with the French flag that ‘he lives in.’
When asked if he had opted not to wear them because of his debates with Nigel Farage over Brexit, Fruitcake was adamant ‘oh, no, he would pull it on for that reason!’
She was also keen to add that she had a bone to pick with her partner once they were reunited, after he revealed their wedding date to millions of TV viewers.
‘I was shocked and there was some people saying when are the invites coming out? So like thanks,’ she quipped.
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
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
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.
