The cast of I'm A Celebrity 2025 faced dramatic scenes as they were forcibly evacuated from their jungle camp following serious safety concerns triggered by violent weather conditions.
All twelve celebrities participating in this year's series were urgently moved to shelter after massive thunderstorms swept across the Australian jungle, bringing torrential rain and dangerously large hailstones.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures Activated
Filming came to an abrupt halt for three hours as production staff implemented emergency protocols. The celebrities, including well-known faces such as Kelly Brook, Angry Ginge, and Ruby Wax, were relocated to the Bush Telegraph area, which typically serves as their confessional booth for camera pieces.
An ITV insider confirmed the severity of the situation, stating: 'The camp was drenched and the storm caused filming issues, but everything is fine now.'
The source elaborated further, explaining: 'Our health and safety weather contingencies kicked in and we evacuated the celebrities immediately to the Bush Telegraph until the storm passed and it was safe to return to camp.'
Nature's Fury: Record Rainfall and Giant Hail
Meteorological reports indicated that approximately 50mm of rain fell during the storm - an amount considered sufficient to cause flash flooding and potentially endanger lives depending on the terrain.
Adding to the danger, the storm produced hailstones measuring up to 9cm in diameter, comparable in size to cricket balls. Australia is notorious for such enormous hailstones that can cause significant damage and injury.
The adverse weather conditions also created perfect breeding grounds for leeches to infest the camp area, presenting additional challenges for the celebrities upon their return.
Regional Impact and Aftermath
While the I'm A Celebrity campmates sought shelter, the city of Brisbane - located approximately 70 miles from the jungle camp - experienced similar weather brutality.
The metropolitan area suffered powerful wind gusts recorded at 107kmph at Brisbane Airport, resulting in fallen trees, widespread power outages affecting thousands of residents, and lightning strikes hitting nearby mountain ranges.
Following the storm's passage, the celebrities returned to a drenched camp where they faced the task of drying their clothing and belongings by the campfire. Some participants were required to proceed with scheduled bushtucker trials despite the weather disruption.
The Bureau of Meteorology in Queensland had issued warnings about 'very dangerous thunderstorms' producing large to giant hailstones, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding across the region, including Brisbane CBD and surrounding areas.
