contestant Coleen Rooney is preparing for an emotional reunion with her children in the jungle.
Two of Coleen’s sons with footballer husband Wayne – Kit, eight, and Cass, six – are set to join their mother in heartwarming scenes. Their grandmother Colette is also expected to make an appearance in Friday’s episode.
The two boys have travelled all the way to Australia to see their mum, while their older brothers Kai, 15, and Klay, 11, remain at home.
Emotions are expected to run high when she sees them. Other celebrities’ friends and family members are also due to arrive in the camp, reports .
Coleen Rooney on I’m A Celebrity (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
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This comes as another double eviction is scheduled for tonight’s show. An insider revealed: “It will be some of the most moving scenes ever seen on the show. It’s a real tear-jerker.”
The Mirror recently spoke to Coleen’s younger brother Joe McLoughlin, who believes that her desire to make her boys proud could lead her to victory in the Jungle.
Joe commented: “It’s the longest she’s been away from her family, and I know she will be missing them like mad, but it’ll also push her on even more.”
Her father Tony has also made the journey to Australia. Joe added: “Knowing her two youngest lads, as well as Mum and Dad, will be waiting for her when she gets out will be keeping her going.”
Coleen is getting a jungle surprise (Image: ITV)
Joe has been gushing with pride over Coleen’s impressive stint on I’m A Celebrity, stating: “We’re all so proud of her already, to be honest. Of course, we’d love for Coleen to win, but just seeing how she’s handling everything so far, that’s a massive achievement in itself. She’s doing so well.”
ITV chiefs are over the moon with the public’s response to Coleen’s performance on the show. Rumours had been swirling about her being the camp’s top earner, yet insiders have been quoted saying she’s been “worth every penny” and rated as one of the most successful names they’ve ever had on the programme.
An ITV executive revealed their admiration for her appeal, remarking: “Of all the campmates, she is probably the least showbiz and the most down to earth. It’s why she has connected with not only the people in camp but with the wider public as well. It’s little wonder that ITV would love to do more with her when her jungle adventure is over.”
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is on ITV1 and ITVX