Two new I'm A Celebrity stars revealed

Thu Nov 20 11:15AM by TV Editor

Timmy Mallett

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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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  • (81)

    This show along with Big Brother and Strictly Come Dancing are a total turn off and old hat now. Give licence payers value for their hard earned cash.

    Posted by: david.white26 on Thu Nov 20 01:43PM | Report abuse
  • (82)

    actually, not being funny but dollar were a pretty interesting band, the missing link between post punk and pop, Trevor Horns mighty influence first hand.

    Posted by: maxkarie on Thu Nov 20 01:43PM | Report abuse
  • (83)

    Shouldnt they change the title of this show to "Im a nobody, please love me"?

    Posted by: coltec1 on Thu Nov 20 01:44PM | Report abuse
  • (84)

    I'm with Caroline - lets see Simon Cowell!!

    Posted by: lindapywell on Thu Nov 20 01:44PM | Report abuse
  • (85)

    I agree let them rot, and let the show rot as well.

    Posted by: john.bassett2 on Thu Nov 20 01:44PM | Report abuse
  • (86)

    If either one gives Kilroy some serious grief, then more power to them!! The man is a jerk.

    Posted by: businesssynchronicity on Thu Nov 20 01:45PM | Report abuse
  • (87)

    they could have picked someone better than timmy mallet to go into the jungle,can't stand the man.

    Posted by: tammygore on Thu Nov 20 01:45PM | Report abuse
  • (88)

    at least they're celebrity's,not like the ex copper n a footballers girlfriend/wife.

    Posted by: sweetlover2004 on Thu Nov 20 01:45PM | Report abuse
  • (89)

    if it woz upto me i'd leave em all in !!!!!

    Posted by: yvosnowy on Thu Nov 20 01:45PM | Report abuse
  • (90)

    OH NO! not that Timmy Mallet, for gods sake WHY? I will watch no more, they should have left him buried where he was, who wants to see Timmy the Maggot?

    Posted by: jeffkimmance on Thu Nov 20 01:46PM | Report abuse