I’m A Celebrity fans have already predicted Nella Rose will be crowned queen of the jungle.
The YouTube star, 26, made her debut 2,000 miles away from camp during Sunday’s launch episode.
Nella, Nigel Farage, 59, and Josie Gibson, 38, were given their first challenge by hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
And as she appeared on ITV viewers screens for the first time, fans instantly admitted they were ‘obsessed’ with her and predicted she could win the show.
One wrote on Twitter: ‘Are we looking at the winner of I’m A Celeb 2023?’
Potential winner: I’m A Celebrity fans have already predicted Nella Rose will be crowned queen of the jungle
Loved: The YouTube star, 26, made her debut 2,000 miles away from camp during Sunday’s launch episode
Another said: ‘Obsessed with Nella Rose already, she’s brilliant’
A third penned: ‘I adore Nella with every fibre of my being, if she doesn’t win I’m coming for blood’
The aim of the first trial was to earn time for the other batch of celebrities to win their challenges, which would in turn earn them all meals for the camp.
Nigel and Nella had to poke their heads through ‘hell holes’ filled with snakes to retrieve tokens, using their tongues to move them along a metal wire.
‘We just do it and we can move on to the next challenge,’ said a steely Farage.
While Nella failed to get any of the tokens, Nigel got all three of his, as did Josie who had to submerge her head in a barrel.
But Nigel, who is exempt from some trials due to injuries he sustained during a 2010 plane crash, had more to overcome before he could even enter the camp.
Nigel and Nella had to then sit in the back of a burnt out truck, filled with gunge and creepy crawlies, while searching for tokens tied onto a rope.
Nella managed to get all three of her tokens while Nigel and Josie got two each, earning seven minutes for their fellow celebrities to complete their trials.
In total this earned their fellow campmates six minutes for The Temple of Doom.
Trial: Nella, Nigel Farage , 59, and Josie Gibson , 38, were given their first challenge by hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly
Fans: As she appeared on ITV viewers screens for the first time, fans instantly admitted they were ‘obsessed’ with her and predicted she could win the show
Nella is set to rumble this year’s I’m a Celebrity Jungle, as ITV bosses hope her internet superstardom will draw in millions of young viewers to the show.
Her chatty videos, such as ‘Growing up in African household’ and ‘Things girls do that boys don’t like’, proved to be a hit among her followers – skyrocketing her star power.
Now whitty Nella boasts a whopping 750,000 YouTube subscribers with a healthy 81 million views, as well as a following of nearly one million on Instagram.
She has also racked up quite the list of accomplishments, from numerous brand deals with KFC , Sky and other big names – to even co-hosting Catfish UK on MTV.
The influencer has only gone from strength-to-strength in her career, but life hasn’t always been filled with well-paid deals and sunny vacations abroad for the Belgian-born content creator.
The YouTube sensation of Congolese decent didn’t bag the high-life overnight, as it was only a mere six years ago the social media star was living out of her suitcase.
The 26-year-old, who kicked off her YouTube channel in 2015 with hair tutorials and fashion tips, has faced her fair share of difficult challenges during her young life.
Hard work: The aim was to earn time for the other batch of celebrities to win their challenges, which would in turn earn them all meals for the camp
Task: Nigel and Nella had to poke their heads through ‘hell holes’ filled with snakes to retrieve tokens, using their tongues to move them along a metal wire
Mixed bag: Terrified of snakes Nella failed to bag any stars but Nigel and Josie both earned three each for camp
Born Nella Rose Hollela on July 20, 1997, the star lived in Belgium, before relocating with her Congolese mother and older brother to Northwest London at the age of seven.
Determined to shake off her thick French accent, the camp mate explained she would often watch videos of I’m A Celebrity co-hosts Ant and Dec in a bid to adopt a British accent.
Nella, who is reportedly worth hundreds of thousands and recently bought her first London pad, and now leads a glamorous life – but it’s one that is a far cry from her poverty-stricken upbringing.
I’m A Celebrity …Get Me Out Of Here! continues Monday 20 th November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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.
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!
