Mariella Frostrup, 63, and Jack Skipper, 38, touch down in Australia for I'm A Celebrity as the camp is set to be battered by thunderstorms and flooding amid severe weather warning
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Mariella Frostrup and Jack Skipper were the eighth and ninth celebrities to land in Australia on Wednesday for this year's series of I'm A Celebrity.
The journalist, 63, and the comedian, 38, were both pictured touching down in Brisbane airport ahead of the show, which launches on November 16.
But if they are expecting sunshine upon their arrival to camp, they will be sorely mistaken. Instead, the site is set to be battered by a thunderstorm – just five days before the launch episode.
Heavy downpour in Dungay, New South Wales – where the show is filmed – is expected on Wednesday and Thursday, with between 5-15mm of rainfall and strong winds on the forecast.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds, the possibility of giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding for parts of New South Wales.
A giant hailstone is categorised by meteorologists as being the size of a hen’s egg.
The weather can lead to blood-sucking leeches infesting the camp and may also cause the site’s creeks to flood.
Journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup touched down in Australia for I'm A Celebrity on Wednesday amid a severe weather warning in camp
Jack Skipper appeared in high spirits as he walked through departures at Brisbane airport
The duo will be joined by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Chloe Burrows, Joanna Page, Sharky, Ricky Wilson, Ade Adepitan and Claire Sweeney, who have all arrived in Australia.
Leomie Anderson and latecomer Leigh Francis are yet to land Down Under.
When Mariella was interviewed by the Daily Mail in Brisbane airport, she said she was looking forward to enjoying a 'digital detox'.
She added: 'I’ve watched I’m A Celebrity with my kids lots of times.
'I’ve never thought about putting myself in that situation. Like I say I’m here for a luxury spa break. That’s what my family tell me!
'Some of my family are jealous of this trip and some are relieved they are not doing it.'
She continued: 'I’ve wanted to come to Australia for a really long time. It's a bucket list destination and I’m hoping I’ll find time to head down to Sydney and I’ve got a girlfriend that works there so I’d like to see her.'
Mariella also said she is worried about sleeping in the jungle camp.
When Mariella was interviewed by the Daily Mail in Brisbane airport, she said she was looking forward to enjoying a 'digital detox'
The journalist added that she 'never thought about putting myself' in the show's situation
When Jack arrived at the airport, he was very cagey about his appearance on the TV series
The comedian said that he is 'gonna be on a TV show' which is filmed in Australia, jokingly adding: 'Yes, Home And Away'
The I'm a Celebrity full line-up has been pictured for the first time, featuring the likes of Wayne Rooney, Chloe Burrows, Joanna Page, Ricky Wilson, Ade Adepitan and Claire Sweeney
She said: 'Snoring from my husband in a comfortable bed is quite difficult, so sleep disruption would be difficult but I’m a nightmare because I toss and turn at night.'
A few hours later, Jack arrived at the airport and was very cagey about his appearance on the show.
He joked: 'I'm here, I don't know. Am I allowed to say? Well, I'm gonna be on a TV show, it's filmed here. Yes, Home And Away.'
Jack spoke about not having his phone in camp and said: 'You know what, having no social media, I wish I could do it more. I don't think I'd struggle with that at all.'
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