THE first I’m A Celebrity arrivals are experiencing flight chaos after a major lightning storm in Brisbane closed the runway.
McFly star Danny Jones and spin-off show hosts Joel Dommett, Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers were expected to be in Oz already.
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But a severe storm has led to a hefty delay and it is currently uncertain just where their plane will land as rain continues to hammer down.
Hosts Ant and Dec are already in the country and managed to arrive in much sunnier conditions.
They were spotted grabbing a bite to eat at Caba Social cafe yesterday.
The popular duo are staying at Cabarita Beach with their families during the show – a much more luxurious affair than the celebs in the jungle.
Musician Danny looked in good spirits at Heathrow yesterday and has taken his trusty guitar with him to Oz but he won’t be strumming it around the campfire.
We revealed how Danny was drafted into I’m A Celeb as a late replacement for Tommy Fury.
It means he’s now following in the footsteps of bandmate Dougie Poynter and his other bandmate Tom Fletcher’s wife Giovanna – who have both previously won the show.
A jungle insider said: “As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he’ll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home.
“All the McFly guys are gym fanatics and Danny in particular has a great physique – which he’s bound to show off in the jungle.
“He’ll be keeping up with the proud tradition of I’m A Celebrity hunks who’ve been on the show over the years including Owen Warner and Joel Dommett.
“And he’ll fill the jungle hunk gap left by Tommy Fury after he declined the opportunity earlier this month.”
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No stranger to ITV reality shows, Danny also won series five of The Masked Singer, disguised as “Piranha”.
Other names taking part in this year’s I’m A Celeb include Coleen Rooney, GK Barry and Coronation Street star Alan Halsall.
Wag Coleen is said to be earning £1.5m for her time in the jungle and is also getting a pass when it comes to certain trials.
The 38-year-old wife of former England striker Wayne has painful reactive arthritis, which affects the joints and is set off by stress.
It means she may be exempt from some challenges in the upcoming series.
A source said: “Execs want to keep her happy and healthy.”
I’m A Celebrity returns to ITV and ITVX on November 17.