I’m A Celeb stars face dramatic introduction to Australia as a raging thunderstorm causes flight chaos and leaves them unable to land

A raging thunderstorm threatened to divert the plane carrying the first I’m A Celeb stars to Sydney Airport.

But the show’s spin-off hosts Sam Thompson, Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers were one of the last passengers to touch down in Brisbane unscathed – all other flights had to make the 1:35 hour diversion.

McFly’s Danny Jones, the first I’m A Celeb star to arrive Down Under was on the same flight which made it just in time.

In a hellish experience for passengers the plane was forced to hang above the runway for a time before it could land.

Danny Jones, 38, arrived at Heathrow Airport bright and early on Saturday morning ahead of his 24-hour flight to Australia for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here

Among those on the first flight was Danny Jones who arrived at Heathrow Airport bright and early on Saturday morning ahead of his 24-hour flight to Australia for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.

The McFly star, 38, was greeted by former King Of The Jungle Sam Thompson inside the airport, whom is also heading down under.

Lead vocalist ad guitarist Danny has been hotly tipped to be among the star’s heading into camp this year and seeming to confirm his addition, Danny made his way into the airport. 

I’m A Celebrity will return to screens on November 17th with a star-studded line-up, with Coleen Rooney and Maura Higgins set to head into the jungle. 

It comes after I’m A Celebrity announced it will be launching a brand new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2. 

The McFly star, 38, was greeted by former King Of The Jungle Sam Thompson and Joel Dommett inside the airport, whom is also heading down under

The McFly star, 38, was greeted by former King Of The Jungle Sam Thompson and Joel Dommett inside the airport, whom is also heading down under

The show will be hosted by former jungle star Joe, DJ Kemi and former Made In Chelsea star, Sam.

During the spin-off show the trio will dissect everything that goes on in camp, before speculating about what may be in store, all the while giving their opinions and taking part in fun debates.

They will strive to get all of the latest behind-the-scenes gossip with unseen clips, exclusive interviews, and an insider guide to the iconic Bushtucker Trials.

The trio will also be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the show and viewers will be encouraged to join all the lively debates via social media and the app. 

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