Two new I'm A Celebrity stars revealed

Thu Nov 20 11:15AM by TV Editor

Timmy Mallett

Ex-Dollar singer David Van Day and TV presenter Timmy Mallett are the latest stars to join ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

However, both stars got a shock when they were 'kidnapped' on their way into the jungle and they will now be held at ransom while the other campmates decide if they are willing to make sacrifices for their freedom.

Viewers of tonight's show will see the ten original celebrities faced with the decision of whether they will give up their own food and luxury items to stop the newcomers from going hungry.

So, who are these new 'celebrities'? Well, David Van Day first found fame in 80s pop duo Dollar with hits including Mirror Mirror and O L'amour. He was nicknamed David Burger Van Day after it was revealed he had set up a burger van business several years ago. Van Day is no stranger to reality TV and has appeared on Living TV's Pop Goes The Band and ITV's Reborn In The USA, in which he famously clashed with pop singer Sonia. Watch David in action...

Timmy Mallett is best known for presenting 1980s children's TV programme Wacaday which first featured the infamous Mallett's Mallet game in which he would hit unlucky contestants over the head with an oversized mallet. He also topped the charts in 1990 with a cover of Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.

The presenter hit the headlines recently after The Sun revealed that his mallet had been stolen and launched an appeal for its safe return. Take a look at Mallett in action...

What are your thoughts on the latest celebrities to join the show? How do you think they will cope in the jungle? Let us know what you think...

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  • (121)

    The word 'celebrity' has obviously changed meaning. Does it now stand for 'a complete nobody'

    Posted by: paulcartledge on Thu Nov 20 01:58PM | Report abuse
  • (122)

    Never heard of either of them! And, I read all the magazines!

    Posted by: kiwi.shirley on Thu Nov 20 01:59PM | Report abuse
  • (123)

    Guess bob the builder and pat sharp were busy this year.

    Posted by: mjsaints on Thu Nov 20 01:59PM | Report abuse
  • (124)

    To Be Honest ; It Doesnt Really Matter

    Posted by: darren810 on Thu Nov 20 01:59PM | Report abuse
  • (125)

    jesus timmy mallett look like jeremy kyle!!

    Posted by: kenbroadbent on Thu Nov 20 01:59PM | Report abuse
  • (126)

    The show should be called "I'm a hasbeen, leave me in here"....I'd rather watch paint dry than watch this inane drivel.

    Posted by: grunt999 on Thu Nov 20 02:03PM | Report abuse
  • (127)

    Hope they all get eaten and we never have to see them again.

    Posted by: ahmltn3 on Thu Nov 20 02:03PM | Report abuse
  • (128)

    timmy mallet god help them all prefer killroy

    Posted by: modgit on Thu Nov 20 02:05PM | Report abuse
  • (129)

    timmy mallet has been a back up contestant on every series so far,how sad is that?

    Posted by: commischefmarks on Thu Nov 20 02:06PM | Report abuse
  • (130)

    Do we really care!! Get John Sargent in next please!!

    Posted by: garemount on Thu Nov 20 02:06PM | Report abuse