It won’t be news to I’m A Celebrity fans – or the campmates – that a diet of rice and beans is a challenge. One side effect of that is often substantial weight loss during the course of the series.
But which famous faces have gone through the series’ biggest weight loss over the years?
Chris Moyles – 1.5 stone
DJ Chris was in the jungle last year. He revealed his huge weight loss when he was eliminated.
Chris revealed he lost a whopping 1.5 stone in the jungle. “You get weighed right at the beginning of isolation and then they weigh you, literally the first thing you do when you come out, you go see the medical officer and they weigh you and check that you are alright and I’ve lost a lot, I did, I lost weight.
“I’ve lost a stone and a half. If I stand up and take my T-shirt off, it’s flat from my boobs all the way down!”
He added: “It’s the lowest weight I’ve been since school.”
Danny Miller – 1.1 stone
Emmerdale’s Danny Miller told fans he lost “1.1 stone” during his stint in the castle.
He joked he needed a “new wardrobe”. But after a McDonald’s as his first meal out, he certainly wasn’t laughing: “McDonald’s, and quickly regretted it! BAD stomach pains.”
Russell Watson was in Danny’s year, too, and lost 1.5 stone.
I’m A Celebrity weight loss: Hollie Arnold
Paralympian Hollie, 26, was the first contestant voted off the show in 2020. Despite being in the Welsh castle for the shortest stint, Hollie was still physically affected by the strict rations of beans and rice doled out for meals.
Indeed, she was concerned about how the experience had hit her muscle bulk, too.
Hollie reflected: “I’ve currently lost nearly a stone so I’m actually really happy.
“I also kind of feel bad as I feel like I’ve lost a bit of muscle mass, too.”
Hollie also said during an appearance on I’m A Celebrity spin off show Daily Drop that she believes her stomach has shrunk, too.
She said producers have advised her to gently ease back into eating normal meal portions.
Hollie continued: “The best way they’ve told us is to eat slowly and gradually throughout the day. But I can’t wait to have fish and chips from Grimsby, and curry sauce and scraps and maybe a battered sausage on the side.”
Vernon Kay – 30lb
Our Vern was also in the castle in 2020 – and lost 30lb. Wife Tess Daly said: “Vern told me he’s lost 30lb in weight! So I’ve been shopping to get some of his fave foods ready for his return. Mostly meat, chocolate and of course his favourite Yorkshire Tea bags.”
Nick Knowles – 2.2 stone
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The DIY SOS star may have finished in sixth place during the 2018 series. But it is believed Nick tops the table for most dramatic weight loss in the jungle.
His 19-day stint saw him drop a whopping 2.2 stone.
He put the big change down to all the strenuous work done to keep the campsite going.
Colin Baker – 2 stone
The former Doctor Who actor made it clear he was hoping to slim down before even stepping into the jungle.
He set himself a target of losing five stone when he participated in 2012.
He may not have hit that lofty aim – but going down by 2 stone in just 17 days is still a remarkable change.
James Haskell – 2 Stone
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Rugby hunk James is more used to scoffing 4,000 calories a day to maintain his huge physique.
But they was never going to happen on I’m A Celebrity – and he sometimes struggled to consume above 250 calories.
Constantly hungry, James also joined the 2 stone club. However, he likened the challenge to being “personally handicapped”.
Stanley Johnson – 1.5 stone
The Prime Minister’s dad got down to the weight he used to be in the 1950s after losing 1.5 stone on the show.
He admitted: “I haven’t been that weight since 1954 and I want to keep it that way.
“Mind you, it’s a complicated way of losing weight.”
Crissy Rock – 1.5 stone
The Benidorm star went to being able to wear size 6 clothes during her time Down Under.
The realisation came as she tried on shorts left behind by the already eliminated Jessica-Jane Clement.
“The only time I’ve ever been in a 6 is in a shoe!” she chuckled to her fellow campmates.
Michael Buerk – 17lbs
Newsreader Michael’s wife Christine admitted she was shocked to realise how little the celebrities are fed.
She said following his 2014 showing: “I was quite horrified to realise that they only get 500 calories a day in the jungle.
“It’s not that he dislikes rice and beans, but the rations are quite low.”
Others said to have shed a stone while taking part include Queens of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt and Jacquline Jossa.
Rebekah Vardy and Emily Atack also said to have dropped a similar amount of weight.
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