Tulisa’s pal and Alan Halsall’s brother arrive in Australia ahead of the first I’m A Celebrity eviction as actor’s sibling breaks his silence over potential romance between the campmates

Tulisa Contostavlos’ pal was seen arriving at Brisbane airport at the same time as Alan Halsall’s brother Stephen on Tuesday ahead of the first I’m A Celebrity eviction.

The N-Dubz star’s friend Daniel Johnson, who arrived in Australia alongside partner Michelle McKenna, was seen wheeling his suitcase through the airport as they arrived to support their pal.

While Alan’s lookalike sibling Stephen looked in great spirits as he strolled with friend Gareth as they joined other friends and family members in gearing up to support their loved ones at the end of the bridge. 

Tulisa and Alan’s pals’ arrivals comes as Stephen broke his silence on a potential romance between the campmates after they’d grown close in the jungle.

He told MailOnline: ‘You never know do you. I don’t know if he’s looking for a relationship or what, you just never know what’s around the corner but she’s a nice enough girl.’ 

Stephen’s words comes after Tulisa’s best pal hinted at a show romance with the Coronation street star after the singer revealed she has been celibate for three years.

Tulisa Contostavlos’ pal was seen arriving at Brisbane airport at the same time as Alan Halsall’s brother Stephen on Tuesday ahead of the first I’m A Celebrity eviction

The N-Dubz star’s friend Daniel Johnson, who arrived in Australia alongside partner Michelle McKenna, was seen wheeling his suitcase through the airport as they arrived to support their pal

Tulisa and Alan’s family have spotted a spark between the pair, with the duo having grown close after becoming the show’s first camp leaders

Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of Lorraine, Michelle McKenna, discussed her pal’s recent comments after she lifted the lid on her love life with her campmates. 

The NDubz star, 36, admitted that the thought of being with someone makes her feel ‘physically sick’ and revealed she is demisexual. 

Michelle said: ‘I think she would like to meet someone it has been a while but it’s about finding the right one. She is just going with the flow.’

Lorraine asked if viewers could see romance blossom between Tulisa and her soap actor Alan, 42, after the two have grown close. 

‘You never know. We will have to watch it won’t we,’ Michelle teased. 

Revealing why she thinks Tulisa decided to enter the jungle, she added: ‘Years ago she would have been terrified of the public reaction to her. 

‘She’s like a big sister type and I think that will keep her going. To be a mothering like figure to her campmates.

‘Not a lot of people get to see that side of her, that softer side. I’m so happy that people will get to see that mothering side.’

The N-Dubz star’s friend Daniel Johnson, who arrived in Australia alongside partner Michelle McKenna, was seen wheeling his suitcase through the airport as they arrived to support their pal

Tulisa and Alan’s pals’ arrivals comes as Stephen [left] broke his silence on a potential romance between the campmates after they’d grown close in the jungle

He told MailOnline: ‘You never know do you. I don’t know if he’s looking for a relationship or what, you just never know what’s around the corner but she’s a nice enough girl’

Meanwhile, on the same show, Alan’s Corrie co-star Andy Whyment also shared his thoughts on the apparent spark between Tulisa and Alan.

He told Lorraine: ‘Well they seem to be getting on really well, don’t they? We know they’ve been sharing the hideout at the top so I’m sure they’ve been having a few conversations there and obviously, they won the first trial together on the very first show.

‘Listen, good luck to him. He’s obviously a single lad and I think Tulisa is single so we shall see what happens. Watch this space.’

During a recent episode of I’m A Celebrity Tulisa revealed she’s been celibate for over three years as she came out as demisexual. 

In the peak of her fame, the singer endured a very high-profile court case after her ex boyfriend Justin Edwards who she had broken up with in 2009 – released a sex tape of her in 2012.

She previously told how she felt ‘judged, disgusting and ashamed’ because of the ordeal and said it has taken her ‘many years’ to come to terms with and get over.

Stephen’s words comes after Tulisa’s best pal hinted at a show romance with the Coronation street star after the singer revealed she has been celibate for three years 

Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of Lorraine, Michelle McKenna, discussed her pal’s recent comments after she lifted the lid on her love life with her campmates

Meanwhile, on the same show, Alan’s Corrie co-star Andy Whyment also shared his thoughts on the apparent spark between Tulisa and Alan

‘Listen, good luck to him. He’s obviously a single lad and I think Tulisa is single so we shall see what happens. Watch this space’

Tulisa shared with her campmates that she has no interest in dating anyone, admitting ‘I’m proper guarded’.

Meanwhile, Alan recently opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson during Tuesday night’s episode.

The actor divorced his former Coronation Street co-star Lucy-Jo, who played Katy Harris, in 2018.

Soap star Alan, who plays Tyronne Dobbs in the ITV show, shares daughter Sienna-Rae, 11, with his ex-wife.

Speaking to Dean McCullough about his split, Alan said: ‘Lucy left Corrie in about 2005, then we got married in 2009. We then split up after Sienna was born.

‘I love what I’ve got, even now I’m on my own, I love it when it’s me and Sienna and that’ll change I’m sure, that’ll be different at some point but I’ve never done dating apps.’

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest

FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 MAURA HIGGINS

Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

 AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: TV Personality

FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model. 

She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.