ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers 'surprised' as they make U-turn on 'outsider' campmate

Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here have made a U-turn on an 'outsider' campmate as they say they've been left 'surprised' by their time in the jungle so far. Fans of the ITV show have been tuning in this week to catch the first week of the celebrities' jungle journey.

There are now 12 stars in camp after Love Island's Maura Higgins and Reverend Richard Coles made their debut on Thursday night's show (November 21). The duo are currently living in the Jungle Junkyard pretending to their fellow campmates that they are having an awful time.

But in reality, the two newcomers are being treated to a luxury camp complete with a double bed, a mini fridge, snacks, a bathtub and plush robes. Maura, 33, even convinced the main camp that they were sleeping on the floor in order for them to give up one of their beds as part of the task.

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As the celebrities' first week in camp is almost over, viewers of the much-loved show are now weighing in on their early favourites to win - and it appears there have been some 'major shifts'.

Whilst Danny Jones remains the favourite to win, with odds now at 10/11 according to Betfred, the biggest shift in the betting market has been for Tulisa Contostavlos.

Initially priced at 20/1 when the markets opened, the former N-Dubz star has seen a huge surge in support since the series launch, with fans making a U-turn on the 'outsider' campmate. She’s now priced at 6/1 to win, following runner-up Maura Higgins at 9/2.

Analysing the latest odds, Betfred’s Kayley Cornelius said: “This year’s I’m a Celeb could shape up to be a battle of the pop stars for the jungle crown. McFly frontman Danny Jones is the current favourite, sitting at odds-on to win. However, since the series launched, there’s been a huge surge in support for former N-Dubz star Tulisa. Once a 20/1 outsider when the market opened, her odds have now shortened dramatically to a competitive 6/1.

“With Tulisa planning to step away from the spotlight after her jungle stint, many fans are rallying behind the former X Factor judge, hoping she’ll make her last major public appearance one to remember—and go out with a bang.

“That said, this is shaping up to be the tightest I’m a Celeb market bookmakers have seen in over a decade. With what’s being hailed as “the best lineup yet” and so many beloved, high-profile stars in the mix, this series is anyone’s game."

Viewers have also been sharing their love for the singer and former X Factor judge on X, as they admitted being 'surprised' by her in her jungle.

@efawkner wrote: "The person that’s surprised me the most is Tulisa! She’s not what I expected at all! She’s coming off SO well and just seems such a lovely lovely nice person. #ImACeleb."

@dirtyriptide said: "The way tulisa is always one of the first people to comfort somebody in the camp when they’re emotional and she’s always speaking about how brave and strong people are for showing emotion and letting it out and giving them reassurance. protect her at all costs. #ImACeleb."

@ravinaik wrote: "Not usually a big fan of #ImACeleb, but this year's group are a top bunch. Tulisa in particular is lovely," as @_becca92 added: "Tulisa is such a lovely girl isn't she."

@michaelhogan also said: "Tulisa is coming across v well, I think. Supporting and championing the other women, which is lovely to see. Her and GK Barry are stars of the show for me so far #ImACeleb."

@TVMusings22 wrote: "Tulisa is a girls girl! She is determined, she's coming across so well, just like in XF she was well likeable - what you see is what you get! Can't wait to see how she navigates the jungle I think she will surprise people #Imaceleb."

Betfred odds accurate as of Friday evening (November 22).