I’m A Celebrity: Stars jump into the ocean as they get stuck in

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here is set to return to screens on Sunday. 

And the stars of the jungle – including Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle, 34, GMB presenter Kate Garraway, 52, and former footballer Ian Wright, 56 – got stuck into the action on Thursday as they were spotted jumping into the ocean fully-dressed ahead of their entrance into the jungle.

The pair were in good celebrity company for the outing with campmates James Haskell, 34, and Myles Stephenson, 28, all following closely behind as they launched themselves in, however Caitlyn Jenner, 70, stayed on the shores and watched on as her co-stars kicked off proceedings. 

Nadine was at the helm of the action as she jumped into the water to hilarious effect, while thrashing around before emerging in an animated display. 

She appears to have already formed close bonds on the shores as she was seen enjoying a hug with her beefy co-star James, who had also just emerged from the water. 

James was leading the lads as they stepped out, with the rugby ace launching himself out of the sea alongside Myles who seemed to be racing him out of the water. 

While Ian was zipping out of the waters in speedy style, he appeared overwhelmed as he got to the shores as he lay down while Nadine hovered over him.  

Here come the girls! Both Kate and Nadine appeared determined as they zipped through the water in their life jackets

Hello!? Nadine was checking in on a clearly exhausted Ian as he lay in the sand following the dip 

Goodhearted: The ladies seemed to take things well as they emerged from the water dripping

Happy days: She appears to have already formed close bonds on the shores as she was seen enjoying a hug with her beefy co-star James, who had also just emerged from the water

Woohoo! Before the jump, the crew were oozing confidence as they beamed and waved before jumping in 

Happy days: The group looked giddy in their wet clothes while no doubt apprehensive over the tasks to follow

The new I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp team were also in attendance with 2018 finalist Emily Atack, 29, and 2016 finalist Adam Thomas, 31, also in attendance. 

The duo have replaced former presenters Joe Swash and Scarlett Moffatt in the roles, with comedian Joel Dommett, 33, returning as the third host. This year’s I’m A Celeb line-up has been lauded as ‘one of the best ever’ by Dec in a chat with MailOnline.

Reality titan and former Olympian Caitlyn leads the stars heading into the jungle, with and ex EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa, 27, also part of the line-up.

Also competing for the title of King or Queen of the Jungle will be Roman Kemp, 26; Andrew Maxwell, 44; Myles, Adele Roberts, 40; and James.

Wow! The quinquagenarian was showing off his impressive fitness by zipping through the waters in style 

Support: Ant and Dec were voicing encouragement from the sidelines while they watched on

Of course, as the enduring ITV favourite – now entering its 19th series – is known for putting its contestants through a laundry list of gruelling Bushtucker Trials, the new stars have also shared their fears and phobias.

Unsurprisingly, spiders, snakes and creepy-crawlies sit atop that list, while others have admitted that the toughest struggle they anticipate enduring is being separated from their loved ones for potentially a full month.

Before the inevitable tantrums, tears and unspeakable culinary offerings (who could forget the crocodile testicles, live witchety grubs or fish eyes?), the new recruits have also opened up about what they anticipate on the show.

I’m A Celebrity kicks off on Sunday 17 November at 9pm on ITV. 

Congratulations! Nadine hugged Kate as she headed out of the water while James looked on in doting fashion

Oh dear! Myles seemed to struggle for breath as he immersed himself in the water 

Larking around: The group were enjoying a chat on the beach, with Caitlyn injecting some A-list glam into proceedings