First I’m A Celeb contestant eliminated

First, they were split into two separate teams; red and blue, or the “naughty blues” vs the “crimson ninjas” to fight for the chance to enjoy a delicious barbecue.

They were also warned they would face a “massive ejection” on Sunday night’s show, with the season’s first elimination taking place.

But there was also a rather gross moment on the Channel 10 reality series that shocked everyone, involving some smelly underwear.

What’s more, some giant flying balls also posed quite the challenge, along with some tricky measurement tasks and a box of critters.

That’s because each episode of the show features a host of Australia’s biggest (and at times obscure) names competing in a series of grotesque challenges in a bid to become king or queen of the jungle and win $100,000 for their chosen charity.

Among the stars are MasterChef favourite Poh Ling Yeow, TV and radio star Dylan Lewis, AFL legend and former coach Nathan Buckley and retired NRL player Beau Ryan, comedian Cal Wilson, MAFS star Davina Rankin, AFL legend Derek Kickett, country music singer Brooke McClymont and Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm and The David.

Tonight, the three stars who found themselves facing the possibility of elimination after failing in the show’s scarf measurement challenge were Maria, the David and Davina, they then had to put their hands into a box of rats and guess the number for a chance to stay.

The loser of the challenge, intruder Davina, was booted from the show.

“I was having an amazing time and I’ll miss the people … but a warm shower is going to go down well,” Davina said after her elimination.

“The people in here and the experience has been nothing short of amazing and I’m so glad I did it.”

She said she wants either Dylan or Nathan to win.

There was a bizarre moment earlier on Sunday’s show when Joey offered up his underwear to be sniffed by his fellow contestants.

He said: “Mate, honestly, smell these pants. You smell these pants. Trust me, it’s gorgeous.”

When quizzed by the other baffled contestants: “Are they nice? No. Is it arse?” he insisted “no I’m being serious, smell my pants”.

More questions followed: “Does it smell like … Is it Joey’s ball smell? I don’t want ball smell.”

Joey insisted: “No, no, no, no.”

After being met with more hesitation and questions on the topic of cleanliness, Joey clarified that they were brand new boxers that had never been worn before.

His suddenly more willing teammates then agreed they smelt delicious. Joey said: “Nice, innit? Everyone was just smelling my pants, man. Just smelled like something special.”

Poh watched on from the sidelines, and said simply: “What is happening?”

Meanwhile, the first challenge of the show involved the contestants trying to stop a giant ball flying down on them, and Joey was the first and only one successful in doing so, ultimately winning his blue team the challenge.

However, he fell in the water after posing alongside the ball and gloating, but brushed off the trip by insisting “I liked it”.

Next, Dylan failed to stop the ball, then other members of the blue and red team decided to jump out of the way to avoid the ball.

Also on Sunday’s episode, Maria confessed to Joey that she likes him and wants to be able to just enjoy their time together.

Here’s a rundown of who’s who in the jungle this year:

POH LING YEOW

Poh shot to fame on the first season of MasterChef Australia and has been a mainstay on the show in the decade since. As one of Australia’s most beloved reality TV stars, she’s sure to be a tough contender.

NATHAN BUCKLEY

After a rough couple of years in his personal life which saw him announce the end of his 18-year marriage, AFL icon Nathan Buckley is trying his luck in the jungle this year too.

DYLAN LEWIS

TV and radio host Dylan is no stranger to reality shows, winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2002 – will he add a jungle crown to his mantelpiece?

THE DAVID

The big twist in this season is “The David”, or David Subritzky, who is pretending to be a fashion designer and influencer when in reality he is just a regular guy from the Gold Coast.

MARIA THATTIL

Maria is accustomed to winning crowns – in 2020 she was named Miss Universe Australia, going on to place in the top 10 at the Miss Universe Competition. She has used her platform to launch a social media empowerment series for women.

BEAU RYAN

Former NRL star Beau Ryan also has reality show experience, hosting The Amazing Race Australia and trying out all the challenges, making him a formidable contender for this year’s title.

BROOKE MCCLYMONT

Brooke is one-third of Australian country music trio The McClymonts, alongside her two sisters Samantha and Mollie.

EMILY SEEBOHM

Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm has won three gold medals – will she add Queen of the Jungle to her list of accolades?

DEREK KICKETT

Aussie Rules legend Derek was a legendary Essendon player, going on to host NITV’s Marngrook Footy Show.

CAL WILSON

Comedian, author, radio host and TV presenter Cal is a regular on Australia’s favourite sketch and panel shows.

But that’s not it — on Tuesday night, international TV star Joey Essex, known for British reality TV show The Only Way is Essex, will join the campsite, promising to spice things up in the jungle.

I’m A Celebrity was filmed late last year in northern NSW.

Reality TV and Instagram sensation Abbie Chatfield took out the crown in 2021, beating Grant Denyer to assume the title of queen of the jungle.

Originally published as Davina Rankin eliminated on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!