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Zara McDermott will not be joining Sam Thompson during his stint Down Under for the I’m A Celebrity spin-off show as she begins filming for her latest BBC documentary about Stalking.
The Love Island star, 27, is exploring the impact of stalking over two episodes filmed in real time so she has to be available at all times and cannot travel to Australia.
She was unable to join her boyfriend of five years last year when he won the show because she was competing on Strictly Come Dancing with her now-disgraced partner, Graziano Di Prima.
It comes as Sam told the MailOnline: ‘I don’t know if Zara will be coming out, that’s a good question. Maybe, if she’s not working, maybe. She’s awesome. That would be really nice, if she could come out it would be really nice to see her.’
Zara McDermott: Stalked begins filming tomorrow when she will be meeting and spending time with those currently being subjected to the behaviour and seeing how stalking affects lives.
Zara McDermott will not be joining Sam Thompson during his stint Down Under for the I’m A Celebrity spin-off show as she begins filming for her latest BBC documentary about Stalking
The Love Island star, 27, is exploring the impact of stalking over two episodes filmed in real time so she has to be available at all times and cannot travel to Australia
Last year’s Strictly Come Dancing star will also follow the process of reporting stalking to the police and how victims navigate the justice system.
Carving herself a place in the documentary sphere with BBC Three, Zara has also worked on projects including Disordered Eating, Revenge Porn and Uncovering Rape Culture.
Speaking about her latest documentary, Zara said: ‘I, like many others, know people who have been affected by stalking. I really want to witness the real impact of stalking on people’s lives as they deal with the stress, fear and process of reporting these crimes to the police.’
Meanwhile, Sam arrived in Australia on Sunday as he landed his ‘dream’ job presenting I’m A Celebrity’s new spin-off show, Unpacked, alongside Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers.
He remains the reigning King of the Jungle for now but McFly’s Danny Jones and Coronation Street’s Alan Hasall also arrived on Sunday as contestants in this year’s series to steal his crown.
Despite being 17,000km in the air, Sam did not miss his best friend and TV husband, Pete Wicks, perform a show stopping dance on last night’s Strictly Come Dancing which he dedicated to his late nan.
Pete Wicks’ girlfriend, Maura Higgins, is also due to arrive at Brisbane Airport in the coming days as she is tipped to be competing in this year’s I’m a Celebrity.
The night before Sam made the more than 20 hour trip to Australia shared a video of himself in bed with Zara talking about his upcoming trip.
She was unable to join her boyfriend of five years last year when he won the show because she was competing on Strictly Come Dancing with her now-disgraced partner, Graziano Di Prima
Sam told the MailOnline: ‘I don’t know if Zara will be coming out, that’s a good question. Maybe, if she’s not working. She’s awesome. That would be really nice, if she could come out it would be really nice to see her’
Zara McDermott: Stalked begins filming tomorrow when she will be meeting and spending time with those currently being subjected to the behaviour and seeing how stalking affects lives
Sam and Zara began dating in 2019 after the Love Island star messaged the former Made In Chelsea star on Instagram
He shared how excited he was that his new job meant he could finally become ‘best friends with Ant and Dec’.
To which she jokingly reminded him that it was ‘just a spin-off show’ and that he wouldn’t be working with the Geordie duo.
I’m A Celebrity Unpacked which will air after the main show and Ant and Dec’s quick episode round-up, Jungle Club.
Guests will appear on the show to reflect on the day’s episode as well as exclusive inside gossip with Joel Dommett, who hosted the previous companion show Extra which was axed in 2020.
At the start of the Pandemic when I’m A Celeb enjoyed a brief stint in Wales, Extra Camp was replaced with The Daily Drop hosted by Vick Hope but this was axed in 2021 and no companion show replaced it until now.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
COLEEN ROONEY
Coleen Rooney rose to fame as the wife of footballer Wayne
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.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura Higgins became an instant TV favourite during her stint on Love Island
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: Television personality
FAMOUS FOR: Series five of Love Island (20190 and Dancing On Ice (2020).
Maura is said to have replaced Tommy Fury after he pulled out at the last minute.
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 takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from her husband
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
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.
REV RICHARD COLES
Richard’s last reality stint was when he took part in Strictly in 2017
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Radio presenter
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is a former member of pop group The Communards.
They achieved three UK top ten hits, including the No. 1 record of Don’t Leave Me This Way.
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.
