I’m A Celeb star Frankie Dettori hints at unaired ‘incident’ between Grace Dent and Jamie Lynn Spears as he bids farewell to the jungle camp

Frankie Dettori inadvertently sparked a flurry of speculative tweets after becoming the first contestant voted out of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The Italian jockey left the outdoor camp as eliminations began on Monday evening, but he was the third campmate to exit following the early departures of Grace Dent and Jamie Lynn Spears. 

Speaking to hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly after saying goodbye, Dettori reflected on his fifteen days in camp and admitted their unexpected loss of two contestants had put an undeniable strain on its remaining stars. 

‘I met the first five of my camp, then I met the other five, it took a bit of time to get round the camp,’ he said. 

‘Then obviously we had the incident with Grace, Jamie Lynn as well, so that put a dampener on the week. We had to re-group, and we had to re-focus, we did the tasks, the rain didn’t help.’ 

Frankie Dettori inadvertently sparked a flurry of speculative tweets after becoming the first contestant voted out of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The jockey left camp as eliminations began on Monday, but he was the third campmate to exit following the early departures of Grace Dent (pictured) and Jamie Lynn Spears 

He added: ‘All the clothes were damp, it puts everybody in a bad mood, but in fairness everybody really pulled their weight and did their chores and we all got on really well.’ 

But the jockey’s words were misconstrued by viewers, with some claiming he was referring to an unaired issue between food critic Grace, 50, and Britney Spears’ 32-year old sister. 

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer wrote: ‘Obviously there was the incident with Grace and Jamie Lynn.’ 

While a second added: ””We had the incident with Grace” – Frankie. What really happened when Grace left the jungle?’ 

Elsewhere a third commented: ‘Frankie: “the incident with Grace..” what incident? Thought she left on medical grounds?’ 

Speaking about his predictions for the winner of the show, Frankie revealed he thinks former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson will walk away victorious.

He said: ‘I would say my bet is Sam. He brings a lot to the table. He’s entertaining, he’s silly, he sings, he’s happy. I think people are going to like him…

‘That to me is the winner. Sometimes I wish he had the pause button right because I talk a lot but he talks non stop’.

Jamie Lynn Spears left camp for ‘medical reasons’ and immediately returned to the US

Dettori reflected on his fifteen days in camp and admitted their unexpected loss of two contestants had put an undeniable strain on its remaining stars

But the jockey’s words were misconstrued by viewers, with some claiming he was referring to an unaired issue between food critic Grace and Britney Spears’ younger  sister

The horse racing legend, 52, became the first campmate to leave the 2023 series after receiving the least amount of votes on Sunday evening 

Nella, who was also in the bottom, has faced controversy during her time in the jungle with Ofcom recieving 2,000 complaints over her rows with Nigel Farage and Fred Sirieix 

Frankie shed light on being the first star out of the jungle and admitted he predicted his early departure because of the huge characters on the show.

As well as Sam, he referenced Nigel Farage, Tony Bellew, Marvin Humes and Josie Gibson as the stars who would captivate viewers.

He said: ‘[Being evicted] was a bittersweet moment…

‘I wanted to get to the final but with characters like Sam, Nigel, Tony, Marvin and Josie. I was never going to win it. So actually the thoughts of spending one more week there maybe was going to be a bit hard for me. So it was like bittersweet…

‘The sweet part is I’ve got to come out meet my lovely wife spend some time in the Gold Coast waiting for my other campmates to come out.’

On his relationship with controversial signing Nigel, he revealed: ‘I met Nigel before I went into the jungle. He’s a character larger than life… He’s interesting and knowledgeable. He’s a good laugh…

Worth a punt: Speaking about his predictions for the winner of the show, Frankie revealed he thinks former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson will walk away victorious

‘I never got to talk to him about politics because I’m not interested. One on one as a person he’s always good fun’.

In some insight into jungle life, he was asked about the dramas between First Dates star Fred Sirieix and Josie, after the former’s status of camp chef was removed in favour of the latter – who has been candid about her lack of cookery skills.

Frankie said: ‘I swear to God I wasn’t getting involved in it. But there was a bit of a change of the guard because the dynamic of the show changed…

‘When Fred got taken out of the kitchen and Josie went in it was head to head clash. Two different cooks in one kitchen. One person said A the other said B.

‘But at the end of the day we all got fed.’

I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates

NIGEL FARAGE

Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party  and leader of the Brexit Party.

Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty. 

Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news. 

Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore. 

Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields 

DANIELLE HAROLD

Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.

Phobias: Rats. I hate them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too! 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either. 

Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.

FRED SIRIEIX

Claim to fame: First Dates star.

Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp. 

Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning. 

Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient! 

Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.

NELLA ROSE

Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star. 

Phobias: I am fearful of everything! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book. 

Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it! 

Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele. 

NICK PICKARD

Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star. 

Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character. 

Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop! 

Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock. 

FRANKIE DETTORI

Claim to fame: Champion Jockey

Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.

Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!

Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.

Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS – LEFT!

Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.

 Phobias: I am scared of everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.

Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone. 

Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed. 

Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot. 

Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.

SAM THOMPSON

Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter. 

Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!

Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things. 

Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle! 

JOSIE GIBSON

Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.

Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information! 

Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on! 

Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry. 

Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her. 

MARVIN HUMES

Claim to fame: JLS star.

Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me. 

Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too. 

Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food. 

Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.

GRACE DENT – LEFT!

Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic. 

Phobias: Horrible people. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour. 

Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep. 

Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour! 

TONY BELLEW

Claim to fame: Former champion boxer

Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.

Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.

Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.

 

 

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