{"id":69325,"date":"2023-11-19T22:32:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=69325"},"modified":"2023-11-19T22:32:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:32:20","slug":"im-a-celeb-fans-in-hysterics-at-excitable-puppy-sam-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/celebrities\/im-a-celeb-fans-in-hysterics-at-excitable-puppy-sam-thompson\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm A Celeb fans in HYSTERICS at 'excitable puppy' Sam Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! viewers were left in hysterics by Sam Thompson as the show returned for a new series on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The reality star, 31, was compared to an ‘excitable puppy’ by fans as he appeared starstruck to meet his fellow campmates.<\/p>\n
Sam started off the series alongside Masterchef’s Grace Dent, First Dates’ Fred\u00a0Siriex and EastEnders’ Danielle Harold, all of whom he greeted with huge hugs.<\/p>\n
Fans said that the former MIC star appeared to forget he was also famous as he gushed over his fellow star’s telling Fred: ‘I am such a big fan!’.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer said:\u00a0 ‘I’m sorry but I absolutely love Sam Thompson. He’s the most excitable person, and he loves everyone. You can tell he’s loving the experience already’.<\/p>\n
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Loving life:\u00a0I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! viewers were left in hysterics by Sam Thompson as the show returned for a new series on Sunday<\/p>\n
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Hug: The reality star was compared to an ‘excitable puppy’ by fans as he appeared starstruck to meet his fellow campmates (Sam greets\u00a0Fred Siriex with a hug)<\/p>\n
While a second wrote: ‘Sam hugging them with such passion is actually HILARIOUS on another level’.<\/p>\n
And: Every time Sam Thompson meets a new celeb he’s like a golden retriever seeing another golden retriever in the park’.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Earlier in the episode\u00a0Josie Gibson wasted no time cracking jokes at fellow campmate Nigel Farage’s expense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The This Morning star, 38, found herself miles from the Aussie jungle as she was dropped into the scorching outback for the first challenge alongside the controversial polictian, 59.<\/p>\n
With Josie admitting\u00a0‘I thought this was a good idea until they dropped us off in the middle of nowhere. I’ve never been so petrified.’<\/span><\/p>\n Nigel replied: ‘It’s something different in life, it’s an adventure! It’s a challenge, it’s not going to be easy, but why not?’.<\/p>\n While Josie quipped: ‘It can’t be worse than Brexit!’<\/p>\n Laughing Nigel said: ‘Oh\u2026 didn’t take long did it? Didn’t take long. I had a feeling we’d get a bit of that!’\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n OTT:\u00a0Sam started off the series alongside Masterchef’s Grace Dent , First Dates’ Fred Siriex and EastEnders ‘ Danielle Harold , all of whom he greeted with huge hugs (pictured hugging Grace Dent)\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sweet:\u00a0Fans said that the former MIC star appeared to forget he was also famous as he gushed over his fellow star’s telling Fred: ‘I am such a big fan!’ (hugging Danielle Harold)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n LOL: Viewers took to social media following the scenes\u00a0<\/p>\n However Josie was quick to assure him that she was ‘only joking’.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Former UKIP and Brexit\u00a0party leader is believed to be earning a bumper \u00a31.5million for his appearance on the ITV series.\u00a0<\/p>\n The signing of the GB News star has proved controversial as he is a famously divisive figure, who is known for his right-wing views on immigration and gender pay gaps.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some fans are less than happy with Farage taking part with nearly many threatening to boycott the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n Taking to X, social media users plead their case as to why they were taking action against the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Drama down under: Earlier in the episode Josie Gibson, 38, wasted no time cracking jokes at fellow campmate Nigel Farage’s expense<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tension ahead?\u00a0The This Morning star found herself miles from the Aussie jungle and was dropped into the scorching outback for the first challenge alongside the controversial polictian, 59.<\/p>\n One user wrote:\u00a0‘ITV notoriously choose the most heinous politicians. They secure these guests by promising to show ‘another side’ to them.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘There are no other sides to sc**bags like Matt Hancock\u00a0& Nigel Farage & attempts to rehabilitate them for the nation is propaganda. #BoycottImACeleb’.<\/p>\n ‘Hancock was bad enough but I can’t even look at Farage. Do itv realise how many viewers they will lose with this decision? #BoycottImACeleb’, a second wrote.<\/p>\n A third user added: @ITV @antanddec @DecsMcpartlin I boycotted @imacelebrity when you put @MattHancock on your show. Now the odious @Nigel_Farage.<\/p>\n ‘I’m livid that you give these people a voice, a platform and way to be seen. I can’t, I’m livid spitting feathers. #BoycottITV #Boycottimaceleb’.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NIGEL FARAGE<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> Former leader of the UK Independence Party\u00a0 and leader of the Brexit Party.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel?:<\/span> I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?:<\/span> A pint in the pub and the news.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes: <\/span>I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> As a controversial political media figure, I never name names\u2026 But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DANIELLE HAROLD<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> EastEnders actress.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> Rats. I hate them!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span> I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a \u2018dumb blonde\u2019. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?:<\/span> Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019d 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FRED SIRIEIX<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span>\u00a0First Dates star.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0I don\u2019t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don\u2019t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?<\/span> My bed. It\u2019s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> It\u2019s going to be nice to meet everyone but I\u2019d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NELLA ROSE<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>YouTuber and Catfish UK star.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias: <\/span>I am fearful of everything!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? <\/span>I am a pretty open book.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Keep the morale and humour high.<\/p>\n \u00a0Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?<\/span> My phone\u2026 I am always on it!\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Alison Hammond or Adele.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NICK PICKARD<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>Hollyoaks star.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> 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\u2019t see!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle:<\/span> It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp: <\/span>Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I\u2019ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019d 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!\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n JAMIE LYNN SPEARS<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span>\u00a0Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.<\/p>\n \u00a0Phobias:<\/span> I am scared of everything.<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span> I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? <\/span>A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SAM THOMPSON<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span> Since the age of 21, I\u2019ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it\u2019s probably warranted!<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> I\u2019m a \u2018yes\u2019 man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?<\/span>: I know this sounds lame but gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019d like to think I am the court jester and I don\u2019t 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n JOSIE GIBSON<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>This Morning presenter.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> 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!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: <\/span>I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp: <\/span>Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?:<\/span> Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes: <\/span>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Dawn French, I love her.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MARVIN HUMES<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> JLS star.<\/p>\n Phobias: <\/span>Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: <\/span>To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> I\u2019d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?:<\/span> My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019ve 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 \u2018hangry\u2019 if I don\u2019t have enough food.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Paddy McGuinness \u2013 I\u2019ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he\u2019s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRACE DENT<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> MasterChef star and food critic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias: <\/span>Horrible people.\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle:<\/span> People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don\u2019t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? <\/span>My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nI’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates<\/h3>\n