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Jamie Lynn Spears is “doing fine” following her exit from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! presenter Declan Donnelly said during Wednesday’s show.

The 32-year-old American singer and actress, who is the younger sister of pop icon Britney Spears, lasted 10 days in the Australian jungle.

She became the second celebrity to leave on medical grounds this week, after restaurant critic Grace Dent headed home on Monday.

Contestants must stay in the jungle for at least 72 hours to qualify for their full fee, MailOnline reports.

Jamie Lynn Spears lasted 11 days, while Grace Dent managed nine, meaning both passed the threshold.

Dent was reportedly booked for about £100,000, while Jamie Lynn’s fee was in the region of £100,000-£125,000.

Prior to her departure, Grace Dent had said she was ‘keeping on a face for everybody’ (Photo: ITV)

Jamie Lynn Spears left show on medical grounds, a spokesperson for the show announced yesterday.

A statement read: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! on medical grounds.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate, who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

At the start of last night’s episode, Anthony McPartlin told viewers: “We’ve got some breaking news for you: Jamie Lynn Spears has left the camp on medical grounds.”

His co-host, Declan Donnelly, added: “The good news is, Jamie Lynn is doing fine and she goes away with our best wishes.”

Later on in the show, This Morning host Josie Gibson announced to the jungle campmates that the 32-year-old had left.

Spears became the second celebrity to leave the jungle on medical grounds this year after restaurant critic Grace Dent bowed out earlier this week.

The American star had cried during Tuesday’s show and then told fellow campmates: “I feel a little better, maybe. I just need to cry and let it out.”

Also on the show, the Zoey 101 star had spoken about her relationship with her sister and revealed the pair had a “very complicated upbringing”, which led to them having issues with each other.

It’s been somewhat of a cursed series for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! this year, with boycotts, early exits and much more tainting the show.

ITV viewers haven’t even had the chance to vote a celebrity out of the star-studded camp yet two famous faces have already fled the jungle. Not only that, I’m A Celebrity fans have missed out on being able to pick certain certain campers from facing Bushtucker Trials thanks to several stars being ruled out of challenges due to medical reasons.

The reason for so many stars struggling on the reality TV show has been revealed, with I’m A Celebrity bosses blaming the dismal weather in Australia at the moment for so many celebrities telling them: “Get me out of here!”

But the drama started before the likes of Josie Gibson and Fred Sirieix even touched down in Australia earlier this month, with thousands of I’m A Celebrity fans and critics vowing not to watch this years series and launching boycotts. From Chris Packham slamming hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly over the show’s use of animals in trials, to campaign groups seething of Nigel Farage being paid a rumoured £1.5million to sleep under the stars.

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It was revealed Jamie Lynn Spears had become the second celebrity to quit the show prior to Wednesday night’s show, just days after MasterChef star Grace Dent walked out citing medical grounds. Viewers had predicted Grace was a sure-fire quitter after noticing her become increasingly defeated. ITV bosses were said to have spotted the same signs and spoke to her about whether it was time to go before the decision was finally made.

If that wasn’t enough drama, the I’m A Celebrity camp almost lost a third star this week, when Nella Rose briefly left camp to see medics – just before she was about to take part in a Bushtucker Trial.

in the same chaotic episode, viewers saw Jamie Lynn say her goodbyes after spending days weeping over missing her children. A spokesperson for I’m A Celebrity said of Britney Spears’ sister’s departure: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds. She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.” Her fellow campmates are now aware that she will not be returning to the camp.

Sources close to the show revealed that Jamie Lynn’s exit was linked to her missing her family. One said: “She has been struggling physically and mentally for some time. If you look back even last week this is not a complete surprise by any means.” Having walked away from the show on Wednesday, the singer and actress becomes the second celebrity to quit this season.

Grace landed back in the U.K earlier this week after looking exceptionally glum in camp just hours before she quit the show. ITV confirmed Grace’s departure from camp on Monday morning but didn’t disclose the exact reason for the star’s early exit. A spokesperson for the broadcaster said in a statement: “Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike.”

It’s since been claimed Grace’s jungle departure was “mutually decided between Grace and show bosses” after ITV bosses grew concerned over her “visible deterioration in camp” and stepped in. Chatting to the MailOnline on Monday, an I’m A Celebrity insider claimed Grace made the decision to quit camp after being told she would be the next star to take on a Bushtucker Trial – claiming the thought of facing the challenge alongside Josie Gibson “the straw that broke the camel’s back.”

The official line from ITV bosses regarding Grace and Jamie Lynn’s exit is that both women left camp due to medical reasons, but insiders have revealed it was the bad weather that led to them feeling the need to fly home early.

Speaking to the MailOnline, the source says: “The weather in the jungle this year has been terrible.

“The campmates have had barely one full day of sunshine and have had to contend with endless rain which has only made the already gruelling living conditions worse. The weather has really affected the mood in camp. Everyone is miserable and wanting to leave.”

The exodus comes after rumours ITV paid some of its highest fees ever for the celebs to star in this years series. Nigel Farage was rumoured to have set a new record by negotiating a £1.5million pay cheque.

However, even before walking into camp Nigel warned viewers might not see that much of him as he’d be except from a number of trials on account of past health issues.

Revealing which trials he won’t be taking part in, Nigel said despite his whopping fee he expected his time in the jungle to be a ‘car crash’ given how much he would have to sit out.

“Anything involving weightlifting, I’d be out because I’ve obviously had some quite serious physical injuries and neck reconstructions and goodness knows what else,” he told The Sun.

After Nigel’s protests, his co-star Nella was ruled out of a trial this week and forced to leave camp. The TikTok star had to be treated by medics while the show was live on air on Tuesday night.

Insiders said it was due to a ‘medical emergency’. A source has told The Sun: ‘It was unfortunate timing that Nella had to be taken out of camp just before the live scenes.’

“She had to be seen by the team with a physical, medical emergency but it was dealt with swiftly. Nella has had a rough time so far but she is a tough cookie and will be back smiling and laughing with the other campmates in no time – this wasn’t anything to do with her mental health.”

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After years of working in media, Prince’s Bay resident Nicholas Durst, 31, developed a catchy theme and hook for his podcast that features a range of celebrities, including many well-known sports figures.

It all started when his wife, Rosalie, gave him a shirt for Christmas that said, “You Know I’m Right.”

“It’s something we used to say to each other. So when I started the podcast, I said to myself, ‘Maybe this will work,’ [as a name]” said Durst. “I have to give my wife full credit because she said, ‘You have to ask them what their ‘you know I’m right’ moment was.’ So it’s like their ‘I told you so moment.’ … This question delves into a time when our guests decided to pursue something despite receiving discouragement, ultimately proving that they were right.”

“You Know I’m Right” was launched from Durst’s home in 2020 just as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shuttered the world. And ever since, he and his co-host, Joseph Calabrese, 31, of Great Kills have interviewed a host of celebrity guests, from broadcasters, entrepreneurs and journalists, to reality television stars and olympic gold medalists on the podcast.

Some prominent guests have been NFL star Shawne Merriman, Tim Kurkjian of ESPN, Marc Malusis from WFAN, comedian Mike Marino, reality star Joe Gorga, and singers William Hung and Constantine Maroulis.

‘A LIFELONG AFFAIR’ WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS

“My passion for both entertainment and sports media has been a lifelong affair. In high school, I excelled in my freshman year speech class and was part of the morning television program at St. Joseph by the Sea High School, which fueled my interest in broadcasting,” he said, noting he obtained a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from St. John’s University, Grymes Hill.

After working stints at the Brooklyn Cyclones, Bleacher Report, MLB Network, DAZN, Daymond John’s The Shark Group, Durst’s current day job is sports broadcaster for the PDF Sports Network and the College of Staten Island, CUNY.

THE LAUNCH

To launch the podcast, Durst used his connections from the various jobs he’s held to book “big name” guests. But for his very first show he brought on Calabrese, a former schoolmate, who he had reconnected with while working at MLB Network.

“We had met attending I.S. 75. Shortly after Joseph’s first appearance on the podcast, he became my permanent co-host. My initial guests on the show were people I had worked with at MLB Network. Once I built up my guest list, I was then able to figure out prominent media members’ email addresses and pitch them to come on based on my past guest star level,” he said.

Soon, Durst and Calabrese were flooded with celebrities who wanted to be guests on the podcast.

“It was like an avalanche, and we were recording up to seven episodes per week in December of 2020. While the podcast started before the pandemic, the pandemic played a role [because] prominent guests were more accessible while working from home. .. Recently, publicists and management agencies have approached me with guest pitches,” said Durst.

PODCAST SUCCESS

Durst says the success of the “You Know I’m Right” podcast can be attributed to both his and his guests’ social media efforts.

“Targeting guests with active social media profiles ensures that our interviews reach a wider audience when they share them. Building and expanding a network of notable guests also contributes to our podcast’s success,” he said. “I have been able to meet so many great people through hosting this podcast, and I am always amazed when someone I never met before let’s me know that they listen to and enjoy the show.”

He can also chalk his early success with the podcast up to his hard work and determination.

“I’m a go-getter, enabling me to pitch potential guests effectively. My preparedness and thorough research make guests appreciate our interviews. I maintain a concise and organized interview structure, asking direct and relevant questions. My active listening, observational skills and friendly demeanor put guests at ease during interviews.”

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Published: 07:31 EST, 30 November 2023 | Updated: 09:09 EST, 30 November 2023

Nothing beats the classics when you’re looking for comfort food, and the classic pecan pie is ideal for filling a craving for something familiar and delicious around the holidays. But if you’re in the mood for switching things up a bit, that’s okay too, and we have an idea we think you’ll like. Or rather, Alex Guarnaschelli has the idea, which is to put chocolate chips in that classic pecan pie, making it less classic but more scrumptious.

In a recent Facebook post, the Food Network personality wrote that for her, Thanksgiving “starts with pie,” before going on to say that it’s okay to “add chocolate chips or more nuts if you like.” We do like that suggestion, thank you very much, and if you were wondering how to do that without messing things up, don’t worry, because Guarnaschelli also provides a recipe you can toy around with. After making (or buying) the crust, just whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, molasses, corn syrup, unsalted butter, dark rum, and vanilla with 2 ½ cups of toasted chopped pecans. Or more, because Alex says you can. At this point you can also fold in the chocolate chips, if you so desire. Bake the pie at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes and pecan chocolatey goodness is yours for the taking.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! kicked off in November with a line-up of 10 famous faces hoping to become this year’s King or Queen of the Jungle. Those in the original line-up included Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn Spears, This Morning presenter Josie Gibson, First Dates star Fred Sirieix, and YouTuber Nella Rose.

As well as GB News host and ex-politician Nigel Farage, Made in Chelsea’s Sam Thompson, food critic Grace Dent, JLS singer and presenter Marvin Humes, Danielle Harold, who is best known for EastEnders, and Hollyoaks Icon Nick Pickard. Jockey Frankie Dettori and boxer Tony Bellew were late additions to camp. You can see the original line-up here.

As usual, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returned to Australia to host the series as this year’s famous faces prepared to take on Dingo Dollar challenges and Bushtucker Trials. The 2023 series saw drama from the get-go with YouTube star Nella and First Dates Fred rowing pretty all doors, more on that here, while Nella and Nigel also clashed.

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There have also been two early exits with Grace Dent and Jamie Lynn quitting the series on medical grounds, with more stars expected to leave when the eliminations officially kick off. Here are all the campmates who have left so far, we’ll keep this article updated throughout the series.

Who left I’m A Celebrity 2023?

Jamie Lynn Spears – quit

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’s Jamie Lynn Spears
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The singer and actor quit on medical grounds during the second week. An ITV spokesperson said: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds. She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

Jamie’s campmates were told on the show, with Josie reading out a scroll that said: “Celebrities, Jamie Lynn has left camp and won’t be returning.” Ant and Dec also addressed Jamie Lynn’s exit telling viewers at home: “Hello, good morning, good evening, and welcome to Australia where we’ve got some breaking news for you. Jamie Lynn Spears has left the camp on medical grounds. The good news is Jamie Lynn is doing fine and she goes away with our best wishes.”

Grace Dent – quit

Grace Dent on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The food critic left the show on medical grounds just 10 days in. An ITV spokesperson said at the time: “Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike.”

Her exit played out on the show, with the campmates reading out a letter from the 5-year-old. It said: “My dear campmates, I’m so sorry to let you down. I have left the camp for medical reasons. My heart is broken. I have loved and enjoyed getting to know you all. You’ve held me up and it’s been a pleasure being your friend through this experience.

“Leaving you all at this stage will be one of the saddest things in my life. I love you all. Your friend, Miss Grace Dent.”

Following her exit, Grace took to social media with a lengthy statement in which she told her Instagram followers she was “overwhelmingly sad” following her “removal” from the show. You can read more on this here.

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In its prime, the Mercedes-Benz G Wagen was nothing short of a cult in the car world. It’s been a music video favourite, a status symbol, and, moving beyond materialistic things, a very capable SUV in itself. No wonder Indian celebs want a slice of the cake the G-Wagen has to offer, with different stars racking up various of them over the years. So, we’ve compiled a list of the famous Indian personalities that currently own a Mercedes G-Wagen:

Badshah

Badshah loves his cars big and rowdy. And what better car to fit the bill than the legendary G-Wagen? As a result, the Punjabi singer not only owns one, but actually sang about cleaning one in one of his latest song releases. Talk about true love! 

Rohit Shetty

Another Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG can be found in Bollywood director Rohit Shetty’s garage, where it sits alongside his other luxury vehicles. His purchase came in late 2022 and was finished in a plain white hue. Being the AMG variant, his G-Wagen came packing a twin-turbocharged V8 engine tuned by the folks at AMG.

Dulquer Salmaan

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Dulquer Salmaan has quite the personality that reverberates beyond the big screen. His love for cars can be seen in his expansive garage, which also happens to include the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG. His G-Wagen was finished in a Designo Olive Green shade and packs a 4.0 litre bi-turbo V8 engine with an output of 585PS and 850Nm.

Jimmy Shergill

Jimmy Shergill had picked up a new G63 AMG variant of the G-Class back in 2018. He went for an interesting colour scheme with white exterior paint and black inserts all around. He also slapped a bull bar on the nose, upping its brawniness. Being the pre-facelift model, his G63 AMG came packing a 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine with 500PS + and 700+Nm of output. 

Shreyas Iyer

Beyond the field, Shreyas Iyer is an avid car enthusiast known to have exotic cars in his garage, including one Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG SUV. It isn’t a standard AMG G Wagen, as Shreyas Iyer wasted no time in slapping a Brabus kit on his ride to enhance the aggressiveness of its design.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni’s love affair for automobiles is a well known saga. And the former Indian captain expanded his car collection as he is one of the latest celebs to get the Mercedes-AMG G63. His number wears a special ‘0007’ number plate. This isn’t the first big SUV purchase by Dhoni as he’s also owned one Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and a restored Land Rover Defender.

Orhan Awatramani

Orhan, aka Orry amongst Btown celebs, relentless paparazzis and avid followers, has been spotted roaming around a bright Blue Mercedes G Wagen on multiple ocassions. The SUV didn’t originally come in this exterior hue and this is in fact a third-party wrap that has draped the SUV from head to toe. His G-Class doesn’t get the screaming V8 that the AMG variants pack, but still gets a potent 3.0 litre, six-cylinder diesel engine nonetheless. 

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Vijay Sethupathi

Tamil actor, Vijay Sethupathi, owns a Mercedes G-Class in his garage. He bought the car back in 2021 and chose the diesel 350d varaint for his G Wagen, which boasts the AMG-spec grille and inserts, despite being a non-AMG model.

So while the G-Class might not seem like the go-to Mercedes – with more celebs favouring the flagship GLS – the love for the undeniably cool Gelandewagen is very much real. Currently, the prices for it juggle between Rs 2.55 crore and Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom). It is a rival to the  Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser 300.

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I’m A Celebrity’s first look shows Frankie Dettori, Fred Sirieix, Danielle Harold, Josie Gibson and Marvin Humes take on the Barbaric Barbershop.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! has shared a first look of the latest Bushtucker Trial taking place on Thursday evening’s episode.

Josie Gibson, Fred Sirieix, Marvin Humes, Frankie Dettori and Danielle Harold will take on the Barbaric Barbershop, with the rest of the camp taking on the same task on Friday evening.

Prior to the task, the viewers were given the chance to vote for which critter each celebrity would have to endure during the challenge.

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The first look video shows that Fred Sirieix and Marvin Humes are given snakes, while Frankie Dettori is joined by cockroaches.

Frankie Dettori, Fred Sirieix, Danielle Harold, Josie Gibson and Marvin Humes take on the Barbaric Barbershop on I’m A Celebrity.

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The clip also shows This Morning host Josie squirming as Ant and Dec revealed what will be joining her in the head box.

The star can be seen squealing and attempting to move her head out of the box as the creature – which has not yet been revealed – is released.

The celebrities are taking on the task in order to earn stars for camp and therefore dinner, which they’re bound to be hungry for after only winning six stars on the previous Bushtucker Trial.

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