Soooo, its been a week since 'I'm A
Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' started on ITV 1. The politeness
has been broken as the celebrity camp mates have settled into their
jungle home, personalities are showing (or not), egos are growing and
its almost time for viewers to vote to save their favourite stars.
Let's see how the line-up fares so far in good TV value.
Ashley Roberts : The former Pussycat
Doll and only American has blended in quite nicely into camp. Male
viewers will be satisfied seeing Ashley in a bikini but she needs to
do a bushtucker trial or speak out a little more to get the votes.
Brian Conley : The comedian showed
good form of character when the camps were divided. However, since
camps united, Brian has shown form of stirring... Firstly when he
erupted over David Haye's campfire antics, then again when he bitched
to Rosemary Shrager, on “behalf” of his fellow celebs. No-one
likes a bitch, especially a male one that isn't gay. I feel he has
issues with being the alpha male in the group, feeling threatened by
David and Eric Bristow, both strong male characters within the camp.
Charlie Brooks : Eastenders
“Superbitch” Janine Butcher is actually quite nice which is a
good voting pointer for Charlie. Having done a joint trial, and
gaining some stars, with Helen Flanagan, she's shown she has guts.
Her friendship with Linda Robson has shown through. They give each
other looks and nudges, mainly when the subject is Helen. I know
it's not going to happen but she looks cute with David Haye too.
Colin Baker : The former Doctor Who
star didn't show much potential at the start but has shown to be a
good fatherly figure for the camp and has also provided a few comedy
moments (his rapping task). The lack of meals has shown on the
portly gentleman. Will he be voted to do any trials or will he blend
quietly in the background to make it to the finals?
David Haye : I thought he'd be quite
egoistic, being a boxer, but The Hayemaker has proved to be a worthy
camp mate. He smashed his way through the first bushtucker trial so
he can definitely bring the food in, should he get the chance. He
hasn't shown any threatening arrogance and was quite respectful and
apologetic when he unwittingly upset Brian. The female campers love
him and the lady viewers have had their eye totty seeing his butt in
the shower. Has potential to go far so long as he doesn't lose his
cool.
Eric Bristow : The dartsman is
actually more of a comedian in the camp than Brian Conley with his
witty comments and snide remarks. His snide remarks could also land
him in trouble in the camp and with viewers though if he oversteps
the mark. A lot of talk has been about his moobs and lets face it,
ol' Eric ain't afraid to get em out.
Helen Flanagan : Well!!! Helen has
been the 'star' of this series and not all for the right reasons.
She's been voted to face all the bushtucker trials and bar the last
two, failed to bring in the bacon. Now she's 'manned' up and finally
got some stars, viewers MAY stop voting for her so other camp mates
can get a look in. I always say its hard for a soap star to go on
reality TV if they are worse than their character and let's admit it, Coronation Street's Rosie Webster has got more balls and sense than Helen Flanagan.
Hugo Taylor : I've never watched 'Made
In Chelsea' so I don't know much about reality star Hugo. The Posh
boy did seem full of himself on arrival in the jungle and prone to
hissy fits. His crying didn't do him any favours with the viewers
but he did show a different, funnier side when he was starving. He
likes an old rant about the cooking which is always good viewing.
Hugo is a grower...how far will voters let him grow?
Limahl : The 80s pop star arrived late
in the jungle and has shown he isn't afraid to voice his opinions
when he snapped at Helen. Will he blow at someone else? He needs to
if he's going to make an impact on viewers.
Linda Robson : The actress needs a trial
to bring out her character. When the camps were divided, her bubbly mother
role was set and she was confident. When they joined, Linda's
role was overtaken by Nadine, now Rosemary's in the camp, Linda seems
a little lost, although she has a good alley with Charlie.
Nadine Dorries : The absent politician
isn't a favourite with viewers but proved her worth with the camel
toe eating trial. She's very outspoken and likes to make her
presence known at all times. I can't see her lasting long in the
jungle. She hasn't got the likeability factor and she's a
politician, of course.
Rosemary Shrager : The 'Ladette to
Lady' cook bounced into camp with her strong matron-like manner and
has taken over the cooking duties and no-one (except Hugo) has
challenged her purely through fear. Rosemary has had some good
comedy moments (the slide, dancing in the jungle arms) in her short
time in camp but her sternness may upset her fellow camp mates in
time.
