I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here 2018: Noel Edmonds first contestant to be voted off

The TV presenter was reportedly paid £600,000 for what would be a 10 day stint in the jungle

Edmonds' fitness regime secrets have been revealed (Photo: ITV)

Noel Edmonds was first to leave the jungle (Photo: ITV)

December 1, 2018 11:36 am(Updated October 9, 2020 4:49 pm)

Noel Edmonds has said he is “humbled and proud” after becoming the first contestant to leave I’m A Celebrity following a shock public vote.

“Am I supposed to look disappointed?” he joked after his name was called, and the other contestants gathered to embrace him.

Speaking afterwards, he told the hosts: “I’m disappointed and relieved in equal measure and so excited that I’m going to be back with [his wife] Liz.

“Since I came in here I have said I was just going to be myself, just open and honest.

“I haven’t done anything for effect and I certainly haven’t lied. I’m humbled and proud to have been part of it.”

Great experience

On Friday night’s show, around the campfire, Edmonds had spoken of his experience on the show so far, and how he would feel if he had to leave.

Edmonds has surprised everyone with his toned physique (Photo: ITV) — Edmonds said he wants Fleur East to win the show (Photo: ITV)

He said: “It wasn’t easy coming in late, so thank you for making it as easy as you can.

“Earlier today I was reflecting on how fortunate I am in my life, and thinking about true experiences, and I wasn’t expecting this to get into the top 10 of all time.”

It comes after the group, now split into four teams, competed for immunity in Friday’s public vote.

Bush tucker trial

Friday’s episode of the ITV show saw the Koalas, Underdogs, Roos and Galahs greeted in a jungle clearing by Donnelly and Willoughby, where they faced the Rancid Race.

Donnelly explained to the group: “This is your last chance to win points for your team in the immunity games.”

Willoughby added: “As it stands, the Roos have four points, the Koalas and Underdogs have three points and currently in last place with two points is the Galahs. Everything can change in this next event.”

The groups were challenged to down revolting concoctions like blended pig eyes and orange juice infused with blended crocodile anus.

Confident his group would not face the public vote, Nick Knowles turned to his teammates, Sair Khan and Malique Thompson-Dwyer, and said: “Winner takes all for this, I want immunity.”

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues on ITV.