The anticipation reached its peak as ITV audiences tuned in to witness a new group of celebrities acclimatise to their jungle surroundings on Sunday evening. A total of 10 familiar faces have swapped their comfortable lifestyles for the company of creepy crawlies, embarking on their journey to the Australian bush in spectacular style. During the episode, viewers watched as the celebrities bonded by the campfire, with TV star Coleen Rooney opening up about her marriage.
At 38 years old, Coleen, who is wed to ex-England football ace Wayne Rooney, found her campmates eager to delve into the details of their partnership. Seated alongside GK Barry , Oti Mabuse, and Jane Moore, the ex-Strictly contestant probed: "And it was love at first sight? " Coleen candidly revealed that their romance didn't exactly start that way, reports the Mirror . She responded: "No it was for him, not for me.
He fought to get me, yeah. I waited until I'd done my GCSEs and then I went on a date. I was pretty good at school .
" Coleen also let slip that their initial date took place at a cinema. Further adding to the romantic revelations, she said: "We had a kiss around the church first!". Before joining the show, Coleen admitted she had been approached to be part of the cast several times before but shared her motivations for finally accepting the offer this time around.
Coleen expressed her reasons for joining the show: "It has been year after year I have been asked to go on a programme and it's always be.