I'm A Celebrity: Scottish politician Kezia Dugdale and controversial radio host Iain Lee make their camp arrival Down Under... after 11million tune into Ant McPartlin's TV comeback
Speculation mounted yesterday that they were set to make an appearance in the ITV jungle.
And now controversial radio host Iain Lee, 44, and former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, 36, have landed in Australia ahead of their stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! on Tuesday.
Ready to shake up camp Down Under, the pair were pictured in Surfer's Paradise, filming a segment for the impending arrival while clad in their jungle threads.
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He's here! And now controversial radio host Iain Lee, 44, has landed in Australia ahead of their stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! on Tuesday
Late arrivals: Former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, 36, is also joining the camp late
The duo were pictured making their camp entrance to Croc Creek by helicopter to join their fellow 10 camp mates as they settle into their new jungle life.
Looking rugged, Iain sported a full beard which complemented his khaki shirt, red trousers and navy tank top.
Combating the Australian sun, the comic covered his mane with a felt outback hat as he boarded the helicopter.
Following his lead, MSP Kezia appeared in a similar outfit while wrapped up in a navy rain jacket and red neck-tie while anxiously getting into her chariot towards the jungle.
Giggling: Ready to shake up camp Down Under, the pair were pictured in Surfer's Paradise, filming a segment for the impending arrival while clad in their jungle threads
Ready for it: Looking rugged, Iain sported a full beard which complemented his khaki shirt, red trousers and navy tank top
Coming for you: Ready to shake up camp Down Under, the pair were pictured in Surfer's Paradise, filming a segment for the impending arrival while clad in their jungle threads
It was reported by The Sun on Monday that Iain has agreed to enter the ITV entertainment stalwart, after bosses expressed their desire for a star who would 'ruffle a few feathers'.
However, Iain's appearance on the show awkwardly comes after he blasted the beloved ITV series as 'desperate', in a past interview.
Show bosses were reportedly keen to bring in a character who will cause 'fireworks' and divide the current group of 10 celebrities - so approached Iain, due to his 'outspoken' nature.
Fly away: Combating the Australian sun, the comic covered his mane with a felt outback hat as he boarded the helicopter
Going for it: Following his lead, MSP Kezia and Iain anxiously got into their chariot towards the jungle
Prepared: Kezia appeared in a similar outfit while wrapped up in a navy rain jacket and red neck-tie
Excited: Kezia appeared in jovial spirits as she settled into her seat
New journey: She peered over her shoulder as they locked the door
A source told The Sun Online: 'Iain isn't afraid to speak his mind. He regularly rants and raves on his TalkRadio show and his listeners should expect the same from him in the jungle.
'He's very much in the mould of Danny Baker, who was also a late arrival last year. He will not bite his tongue and is sure to break the harmonious camp's current mood very quickly. Expect fireworks.'
However, his upcoming arrival will no doubt be tarnished by a past interview - which saw him claim I'm A Celebrity is only for 'desperate' celebrities.
The radio host admitted he had already been asked to enter the jungle, in an interview given to the Independent in 2005.
Going in: However, Iain's appearance on the show awkwardly comes after he blasted the beloved ITV series as 'desperate', in a past interview
Suit you! Iain was pictured in a navy blue suit on a beach in Surfer's Paradise before getting on the helicopter to camp
'Fireworks': Show bosses were reportedly keen to bring in a character who will cause 'fireworks' and divide the current group of 10 celebrities - so approached Iain, due to his 'outspoken' nature
Discussing why he had declined the offer to the Independent, Iain had quipped: 'I'm desperate, but I'm not that desperate - yet.'
While Kezia's decision to joy the show has fury amongst the Scottish Labour party over her decision to enter the jungle after she asked party bosses for permission to go on an overseas charity trip - not disclosing it was for I'm A Celeb.
The politician had stood down as leader of the party in September 2017 but remains a member of Scottish Parliament for Lothian.
An insider however told The Sun that she will be giving her fee to charity: 'She didn’t go into the specifics of it being I’m A Celebrity'.
Controversy: While Kezia's decision to joy the show has fury amongst the Scottish Labour party over her decision to enter the jungle after she asked party bosses for permission to go on an overseas charity trip - not disclosing it was for I'm A Celeb
In the past: The politician had stood down as leader of the party in September 2017 but remains an MSP for Lothian
Worthwhile: An insider however told The Sun that she will be giving her fee to charity: 'She didn’t go into the specifics of it being I’m A Celebrity'
Yesterday New Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said the party did not approve her decision to take three weeks off work to join the show in the Australian jungle.
The Lothian MSP, who earns at least £60,000 a year, had asked the party’s business manager for permission – but it was refused - so it appears she flew to Brisbane anyway.
Labour MSPs are expected to meet today to decide whether their former leader should be suspended from the party following a public backlash against her decision to appear on the ITV show during the Scottish parliament term.
The Scottish Daily Mail understands that some will attempt to persuade others in the group that Miss Dugdale’s decision is so ill-judged that she should be suspended and forced to become an independent MSP.
High spirits: The Aberdeen native made her way to her helicopter in a pair of hiking boots
New crop: Iain and Keiza will be one of the yearly show's late arrivals in camp - with the 2017 crop of contestants heading into the jungle for the first time on Sunday night
Iain and Keiza will be one of the yearly show's late arrivals in camp - with the 2017 crop of contestants heading into the jungle for the first time on Sunday night.
The pair join Boris Johnsons's father Stanley, footballer Dennis Wise, boxer Amir, vlogger Jack Maynard and Hollyoaks hunk Jamie Lomas.
Meanwhile representing the girls are Corrie star Jennie McAlpine, Saturdays star Vanessa White, WAG Rebekah Vardy, MIC star Georgia Toffolo and comedienne Shappi Khorsandi.
Ready: The pair join Boris Johnsons's father Stanley, footballer Dennis Wise, boxer Amir, vlogger Jack Maynard and Hollyoaks hunk Jamie Lomas
Thrilled: Meanwhile representing the girls are Corrie star Jennie McAlpine, Saturdays star Vanessa White, WAG Rebekah Vardy, MIC star Georgia Toffolo and comedienne Shappi Khorsandi
Adventure: The politician looked relaxed ahead of her new adventure
Elsewhere, Ant McPartlin's TV comeback on Sunday was lauded as a success amongst viewers and critics, following his stint in rehab this summer for his addiction to prescription drugs.
Rejoining his pal and co-host Dec, the pair pulled in more than 11 million viewers during the first instalment, peaking at 11.3 million and averaging 10.4 million.
The incredible viewing figures make the show the highest audience rating on ITV so far this year, beating Britain's Got Talent's 9.4 million.
Speaking about the figures to The Mirror, Kevin Lygo, ITV director of Lygo, said: 'We are all thrilled with the return of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Ant and Dec were, as ever, on top form and the show was full of fantastic moments.'
He's back! Elsewhere, Ant McPartlin's TV comeback on Sunday was lauded as a success amongst viewers and critics, following his stint in rehab this summer for his addiction to prescription drugs
Going off without a hitch! Rejoining his pal and co-host Dec, the pair pulled in more than 11 million viewers during the first instalment, peaking at 11.3 million and averaging 10.4 million
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