I’m A Celeb show bosses release update on John Barrowman after injury

He was excluded from the vote in last night's episode

John Barrowman

by Emma Dodds |
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Fans of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! were left gutted during last night's episode (2nd Dec) as Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer became the second campmate to leave the jungle. The 20-year-old, who seemed very emotional during his exit interview with Dec Donnelly and Holly Willoughby, received the fewest votes from viewers to stay in the show.

However, at the beginning of the show, Dec and Holly advised viewers that John Barrowman MBE would be excluded from the vote as he'd been injured and removed from camp - continually telling viewers that they'd explain what happened to him later in the show.

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©Malique was greeted by his mum Debbie after leaving the I'm A Celeb jungle © Shutterstock

In the last section of the show, we were finally shown what had happened - John had been walking to wash a pot with Harry Redknapp when he'd tripped on the path and fallen to the ground, screaming in agony.

Harry called the other campmates for help, and as Nick Knowles and Malique supported John out of the camp, Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack told the Bush Telegraph that she was absolutely "gutted" over what had happened and what it might mean for the future of the show.

Emily, who has grown incredibly close to John during their time in the jungle, said, "It was all just going how it normally is, next thing you know John is screaming down the path and Harry is shouting for us to help. We don't now what's happened. He’s hurt his ankle and been taken out of camp. I'm absolutely gutted."

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Sair Khan

The Sun reports Coronation Street actress Sair Khan may have secured a £40,000 payment for her stay in the jungle.

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Anne Hegerty

The Chase star Anne Hegerty could take home between £60,000 to £80,000.

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Nick Knowles

It's thought TV presenter Nick Knowles has landed a big deal of around £200,000.

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Fleur East

Celeb PR Ed Hopkins told The Sun: "Negotiations appeared to go on for a while but I would think Fleur would have been offered between £50,000 and £70,000."

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James McVey

The Vamps star James McVey is thought to have secured a pay cheque of £40,000..

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John Barrowman

According to The Sun, a source revealed: "Bosses wanted him on the show for years so they'd have paid between £120,000 to £200,000 to get him on board."

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Malique Thompson-Dwyer

20-year-old Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer may have only been paid about £15,000.

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Harry Redknapp

It was recently revealed that football manager Harry Redknapp is being paid £500,000 for his stint in the jungle.

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Emily Atack

According to The Sun, Emily's fee could be as low as £15,000 but sources think she will have been paid £40,000.

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Rita Simons

Celebrity PR Ed Hopkins told The Sun he believes EastEnders star Rita could be paid £80,000 to £100,000 for her three weeks in the jungle.

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Noel Edmonds

It was recently revealed that Noel Edmonds may be heading into the jungle this year and it's claimed he'll be the highest paid contestant ever at £600,000.

Thankfully, Dec and Holly revealed that John was ok at the end of the show, and told the campmates that he would be returning to them as soon as he was better - and show bosses have confirmed that John is now BACK in the camp, adding that he'd sprained his ankle.

Thank goodness for that!

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight at 9pm on ITV.

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