I’m A Celebrity’s Maura Higgins will get emotional after dealing with her primary concern throughout ‘very powerful’ Bushtucker Trial
Maura Higgins and Jane Moore got more than they bargained for during Tuesday night’s tough Bushtucker Trial.
The Love Island star, 34, and the Loose Women host, 62, learned they had received the most votes and would therefore be taking on Fright At The End of The Tunnel together.
GK Barry said of Jane: ‘This woman is going to sleep so peacefully tonight, she’s wanted to do a Trial since she got here and I know she’s gonna absolutely smash it.’
Maura admitted: ‘I’m petrified, I just don’t want to let everyone down.’
Making their way down to the Trial clearing, Ant and Dec were waiting for them, and Ant had an observation for them based on the Fright Bus the night before, as he said: ‘You’re probably the screamiest bunch of celebrities we’ve ever had on this show!’
Explaining what was in store for them, Ant and Dec told them that the Trial was made up of two tunnels: one above ground, and one below ground.
Maura Higgins and Jane Moore got more than they bargained for during Tuesday night’s tough Bushtucker Trial
The Love Island star, 34, and the Loose Women host, 62, learned they had received the most votes and would therefore be taking on Fright At The End of The Tunnel together
The celebrity above ground would need to find the secret code words hidden in their tunnel, reading them out to the celebrity below ground who would be underwater and would need to use the code words to unlock the stars.
Maura took the above ground tunnel, and Jane the below water based tunnel.
With 12 minutes to collect 12 stars, the klaxon sounded and Maura had to move through the tunnels, searching through the sand on the floor of each part for hidden code words, while joined by a different guest in each, including toads, lizards, and her worst fear – spiders.
Meanwhile, Jane swam through the water tunnels but struggled with the water element when her goggles steamed up and she struggled to keep her head down underwater for the time needed to unlock the stars.
In the end, Jane and Maura won 6 out of 12 stars for camp, and got praised by Ant and Dec who said: ‘That was a very, very tough Trial, so I think you did remarkably the pair of you, you should both be very proud.’
On the way back, an emotional Maura got teary over conquering her fears.
Maura is expected to make around £1.5 million from brand deals off the back of her I’m A Celebrity stint.
The reality star, who celebrated her birthday in the jungle during Monday’s episode, is among the favourites to be named Queen of the Jungle after being a late entrant to camp last week.
Explaining what was in store for them, Ant and Dec told them that the Trial was made up of two tunnels: one above ground, and one below ground
Maura took the above ground tunnel where she had to face her fear of spiders
Jane swam through the water tunnels but struggled to keep her head down underwater for the time needed to unlock the stars.
Maura is reportedly expected to rake in huge payday after her I’m A Celeb appearance as she lines up exciting brand deals
And companies are said to be ‘queuing up to work with her’ as she prepares for a huge payday when she returns from her down under adventure.
A source close to Maura told The Sun: ‘Beauty brands, fashion labels and TV execs in the UK and US are already queuing up to work with her. She’s had some incredible offers.’
Maura is said to be ‘excited’ about new opportunities following her jungle jaunt with a source saying brands including M.A.C, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss have been in touch.
The source added: ‘This next chapter is going to be huge for her. She’s excited about the opportunities coming her way.’
MailOnline have contacted Maura’s representatives for comment.
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.
