I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) series 22 explained

Series Number:22
Module1:
Location:Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
Num Days:22
Num Survivors:12
Num Episodes:22
Network:ITV
Prev Series:British series 21
Next Series:South Africa

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! returned for its twenty-second series on 6 November 2022 on ITV.[1] The series returned to Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia, for the first time since 2019, following the easing of travel restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Ant & Dec returned to present the series.[2]

On 27 November, Jill Scott was crowned the new queen of the jungle, with Owen Warner finishing in second place and Matt Hancock in third place.[3] [4]

Production

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, the twentieth and twenty-first series were filmed at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, Wales.[5] [6] Following the conclusion of the latter, media speculation began as to whether the series would return to Australia.[7] [8] It was also confirmed that ITV would film an "All-Stars" series in South Africa, featuring former campmates and scheduled to air in 2023. However, it was stated that this series would be aired as a backup option if the show was unable to return to Australia during the regular November period.[9]

In August 2022, it was confirmed that the series would return to Australia for the first time since the nineteenth series.[10] [11] Prior to the series, it was announced that Bob McCarron, known informally as "Medic Bob", who had been the show's medic since its inception, would not be returning to the series.[12]

On 7 October 2022, ITV released the first trailer for the series, a ten-second teaser featuring a helicopter flying through the sky on the way to Australia, as Donnelly exclaims "Where is the luggage going?" with McPartlin replying "It's meeting us there".[13] [14] A full-length trailer was released a week later, depicting Ant & Dec parachuting out of a helicopter into the jungle surrounded by camp essentials.[15] [16]

The series began on 6 November, 2 weeks earlier than usual due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[17] [18]

Celebrities

The line-up was announced by ITV on 31 October 2022.[19] [20] [21] The following day, it was confirmed that Conservative Party politician Matt Hancock would be joining the line-up as a late arrival, a decision that was widely criticised by the media and ultimately led to his suspension from the Conservative parliamentary group and its whip.[22] [23] [24] [25] Stand-up comedian Seann Walsh was later confirmed as the second late arrival and entered the jungle alongside Hancock on 8 November.[26] [27] [28]

On 7 November, television personality Olivia Attwood was forced to withdraw from the series for medical reasons, with a spokesperson stating that "the medical team has advised it is not safe for [Attwood] to return to camp as there needs to be further investigation."[29] [30] [31] Attwood later confirmed that she had been forced to leave after undergoing blood tests which determined she was anaemic.[32] [33]

CelebrityKnown forStatus
Jill ScottFormer England footballerWinner
on 27 November 2022
Owen WarnerHollyoaks actorRunner-up
on 27 November 2022
Matt HancockConservative Party politician Third place
on 27 November 2022
Mike TindallFormer England rugby player Eliminated 8th
on 26 November 2022
Seann WalshStand-up comedianEliminated 7th
on 25 November 2022
Chris MoylesRadio & television presenterEliminated 6th
on 24 November 2022
Babatúndé AléshéActor & comedianEliminated 5th
on 23 November 2022
Boy GeorgeCulture Club singerEliminated 4th
on 22 November 2022
Sue CleaverCoronation Street actressEliminated 3rd
on 21 November 2022
Scarlette DouglasFormer A Place in the Sun presenterEliminated 2nd
on 20 November 2022
Charlene WhiteITV News & Loose Women presenterEliminated 1st
on 18 November 2022
Olivia AttwoodTelevision personalityWithdrew
on 7 November 2022

Results and elimination

Indicates that the celebrity was immune from the vote

Indicates that the celebrity received the most votes from the public, and was crowned the winner

Indicates that the celebrity received the 2nd most votes from the public, and was the runner up.

Indicates that the celebrity received the fewest votes and was eliminated immediately (no bottom two)

Indicates that the celebrity was named as being in the bottom two

Indicates that the celebrity withdrew from the competition

Celebrity!style="width:7%" rowspan=2
Day 13Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Day 20Day 21Day 22[34] Number of TrialsNumber of DOW Challenges
Round 1Round 2
JillSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafebgcolor=lightgreen 1st
47.29%
bgcolor=lightgreen Winner
57.66%
bgcolor=lightgreen 8bgcolor=lightgreen 4
OwenSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeBottom twoSafe2nd
30.99%
bgcolor=yellow Runner up
42.34%
bgcolor=yellow 9bgcolor=yellow 5
MattSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe3rd
21.72%
Eliminated
(Day 22)
103
MikeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe4thEliminated
(Day 21)
64
SeannSafeSafeSafeSafeBottom twoBottom two5thEliminated
(Day 20)
33
ChrisSafeSafeSafeBottom twoSafe6thEliminated
(Day 19)
53
BabatúndéSafeBottom twoSafeSafe7thEliminated
(Day 18)
63
SafeSafeBottom two8thEliminated
(Day 17)
60
Sue Bottom twoSafe9thEliminated
(Day 16)
31
ScarletteSafe10thEliminated
(Day 15)
31
Charlene11thEliminated
(Day 13)
31
Withdrew
(Day 2)
10
NotesNone1
Bottom two
(named in)
Charlene,
Sue
Babatúndé,
Scarlette

Sue

Chris
Babatúndé,
Seann
Chris,
Seann
Owen,
Seann
None
EliminatedCharlene
Fewest votes
to save
Scarlette
Fewest votes
to save
Sue
Fewest votes
to save
Boy George
Fewest votes
to save
Babatúndé
Fewest votes
to save
Chris
Fewest votes
to save
Seann
Fewest votes
to save
Mike
Fewest votes
to save
Matt
21.72%
to win
Owen
42.34%
to win
Jill
57.66%
to win

Bushtucker trials

The contestants take part in daily trials to earn food. These trials aim to test both physical and mental abilities. The winner is usually determined by the number of stars collected during the trial, with each star representing a meal earned by the winning contestant for their fellow campmates.[35]

The public voted for who they wanted to face the trial

The contestants decided who would face the trial

The trial was compulsory and neither the public nor celebrities decided who took part

Trial
number
Air dateName of trialCelebrity
participation
Winner/Number of stars Notes
16 NovemberWalk the PlankBabatúndé
Charlene
Jill
rowspan="2"
2Critter CruiseMike
Owen
Sue
37 NovemberHMS Drown UnderBoy George
Olivia
2
Chris
Scarlette
4 8 NovemberHorrifying HeightsBabatúndé3
5 9 NovemberBeastly BurrowsMatt
Seann
6 10 NovemberTentacles of Terror Matt4
7 11 NovemberLa Cucaracha Café Boy George
Matt
5
8 12 NovemberWho Wants to Look Silly on Air?Matt
Owen
rowspan="4"
913 NovemberHouse of HorrorsMatt
1014 NovemberDeserted Down UnderMatt
1115 NovemberAngel of AgonyBábatundé
Boy George
Chris
1216 NovemberBoiling PointChris4
1317 NovemberThe Scare GroundJill
Mike
Owen
Jill
Matt
Sue
6
1417 NovemberThe Jungle On SeaBabatúndé
Scarlette
Owen
7
1518 NovemberThe Watery Grave Boy George
Charlene
4
1619 NovemberPartners in Grime Babatúndé
Boy George
Chris
Jill
Matt
Mike
Owen
Scarlette
Seann
Sue
rowspan="8"
1720 NovemberSpeak UneasyJill
Mike
1821 NovemberBoiling Point: The Return Owen
1922 NovemberGrot YogaBoy George
Mike
Seann
2023 NovemberCritty Critty Fang FangJill
2124 NovemberSavage Sorting OfficeChris
Owen
2225 NovemberFallen StarsMatt
Mike
2326 NovemberCelebrity CycloneJill
Matt
Mike
Owen
24Rowspan=327 NovemberRat RaceJillRowspan=38
25Bushtucker BonanzaOwen
26Flood Your FaceMatt

Star count

--Stars ratings are given by total stars won in the trial collectively-->
CelebrityNumber of stars earnedPercentage
Charlene White28%
Olivia Attwood80%
Sue Cleaver100%
Chris Moyles48%
Seann Walsh82%
Scarlette Douglas93%
Babatúndé Aléshé78%
Jill Scott97%
Mike Tindall97%
Boy George78%
Owen Warner80%
Matt Hancock80%

Deals on Wheels challenges

As well as competing in the Bushtucker trials, celebrities have to complete in 'Deals on Wheels challenges' (formerly 'Dingo Dollar Challenges') in order to earn treats for the camp. At least two celebrities are chosen to compete in the challenge. These are often mental challenges, rather than challenges including critters. They must complete the challenge they have been given in order to win 'Dingo Dollars'.[36]

After completion of the challenge, the celebrities will take the Dingo Dollars and purchase a snack option (formerly campmates were able to pick between two options) from Kiosk Kev (Mark Herlaar), who rides in on a bicycle. Before they are allowed to take the prize, the other celebrities back at the living quarters must answer a trivia question. If they get the question right, they will earn the treat, but if they get it wrong, the celebrities will go back empty-handed.[37] [38]

The celebrities got the question correct

The celebrities got the question wrong

No question was given, as the celebrities failed to complete the challenge in time.

No question was asked

EpisodeAir dateCelebritiesPrizeNotes
28 NovemberJill
Owen
Custard Creamsrowspan="3"
511 NovemberBábatundé
Mike
Nachos with guacamole
612 NovemberChris
Jill
Sue
Popcorn
814 NovemberOwen
Scarlette
9
915 NovemberCharlene
Mike
Seann
Jelly BabiesRowspan=7
1218 NovemberBabatúndé
Chris
Chocolate
1319 NovemberMatt
Owen
Cheese & Biscuits
1521 NovemberBabatúndé
Seann
Love Hearts
1622 NovemberChris
Owen
Brownies & the result to the England v Iran World Cup match
1723 NovemberMike
Matt
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1824 NovemberJill
Seann
Mars Bars
2026 NovemberJill
Matt
Mike
Owen
Brownies,
Cheese & Crackers,
Chocolate,
Nachos with guacamole
10

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB, utilising the four-screen dashboard which includes viewers who watched the programme on laptops, smartphones and tablets within 7 days of the original broadcast.[39]

EpisodeAir dateOfficial rating
(millions incl. HD & +1)
Weekly rank for all UK TV channels
16 November12.341
27 November11.552
38 November11.443
49 November11.741
510 November11.056
611 November11.145
712 November10.367
813 November11.164
914 November11.011
1015 November10.742
1116 November10.733
1217 November10.506
1318 November10.437
1419 November10.545
1520 November10.604
1621 November10.993
1722 November10.286
1823 November10.177
1924 November10.108
2025 November10.994
2126 November10.955
2227 November11.872
Series average202210.94
Coming Out1 December6.845

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Spiders, snakes and Joey Essex: why I'm A Celebrity is still king of the jungle 20 years on . . 11 October 2022 . 25 August 2022 . 9 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221009135609/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/aug/25/spiders-snakes-and-joey-essex-why-im-a-celebrity-is-still-king-of-the-jungle-20-years-on . live .
  3. Web site: Jill Scott wins I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!. 27 November 2022. RTE News. 28 November 2022. 28 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221128082540/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/1127/1338654-jill-scott-wins-im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here/. live.
  4. Web site: Matt Hancock finishes third in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! as Jill Scott is crowned queen of the jungle. 27 November 2022. SKY News. 28 November 2022. 27 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221127224337/https://news.sky.com/story/matt-hancock-finishes-third-in-im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here-12756886. live.
  5. Web site: I'm A Celebrity: Gwrych Castle thanks for hosting 'honour' . . 11 October 2022 . 2 August 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190422/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62398069 . live .
  6. Web site: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here: Gwrych Castle thanks ITV as show set to return to jungle . . 11 October 2022 . 3 August 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190422/https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-08-03/gwrych-castle-thanks-im-a-celeb-as-show-returns-to-jungle-in-autumn . live .
  7. Web site: Ant and Dec want I'm A Celeb to head back to Australia after two series in Wales . . 10 October 2022 . 14 January 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190422/https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-01-14/ant-and-dec-want-im-a-celeb-to-head-back-to-australia-after-two-series-in-wales . live .
  8. Web site: I'm A Celebrity will return to Australia in 2022 . . 10 October 2022 . 3 March 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190422/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity-return-australia-2022-newsupdate/ . live .
  9. Web site: Former I'm a Celebrity stars to return for all-stars series in South Africa . . 11 October 2022 . 22 September 2022 . 3 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221003233134/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62996147 . live .
  10. Web site: I'm A Celebrity officially returning to Australian jungle for 2022 . . 10 October 2022 . 2 August 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190421/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity-2022-australia-jungle-confirmed-newsupdate/ . live .
  11. Web site: I'm a Celebrity confirms return to the Australian jungle for 2022 . . 10 October 2022 . 2 August 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190432/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a40787754/im-a-celebrity-australian-jungle-2022/ . live .
  12. Web site: I'm a Celebrity legend leaves show after 20 years . . 11 October 2022 . 26 September 2022 . 10 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221010234556/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/im-a-celebrity-bob-leaves-newsupdate/ . live .
  13. Web site: First teaser I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 . . 11 October 2022 . 7 October 2022 . 9 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221009232239/https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/first-teaser-im-celebrity-get-me-out-here-2022 . live .
  14. Web site: I'm a Celebrity 2022 first-look trailer teases Ant and Dec's return to the jungle . . 11 October 2022 . 7 October 2022 . 12 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012190422/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41559923/im-a-celebrity-2022-first-look-trailer/ . live .
  15. Web site: Full trailer for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2022. . . 23 October 2022 . 14 October 2022 . 26 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221026103520/https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/full-trailer-im-celebrity-get-me-out-here-2022 . live .
  16. Web site: Hilarious new I'm A Celeb trailer released starring Ant and Dec . . 23 October 2022 . 14 October 2022 . 14 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221114201728/https://planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/television/im-a-celeb-trailer/ . live .
  17. Web site: Cremona . Patrick . I'm A Celebrity reportedly rescheduled due to World Cup 2022 . . 25 October 2022 . 4 April 2022 . 26 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221026105008/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity-world-cup-newsupdate/ . live .
  18. Web site: McLoughlin . Lisa . I'm A Celebrity 2022 start date 'revealed' as schedule 'changes due to Qatar World Cup' . . 25 October 2022 . 24 October 2022 . 24 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221024210649/https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/im-a-celebrity-2022-start-date-revealed-b1034869.html?amp . live .
  19. Web site: I'm A Celebrity 2022 line-up unveiled with Boy George among stars heading to the jungle . 31 October 2022 . . 31 October 2022 . 31 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221031201605/https://www.itv.com/news/2022-10-31/im-a-celebrity-2022-line-up-unveiled . live .
  20. Web site: I'm A Celebrity 2022: Mike Tindall, Boy George and Chris Moyles in line-up . . 5 November 2022 . 1 November 2022 . 6 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221106132238/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63423810 . live .
  21. Web site: I'm a Celebrity 2022 line-up: Confirmed cast of contestants taking part . . 5 November 2022 . 31 October 2022 . 6 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221106205838/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity-2022-line-up/ . live .
  22. Web site: Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I'm a Celeb cast . . 5 November 2022 . 1 November 2022 . 4 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221104031548/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63471923 . live .
  23. Web site: Matt Hancock defends joining I'm A Celebrity cast . . 5 November 2022 . 2 November 2022 . 5 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221105032227/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63481685 . live .
  24. Web site: Matt Hancock 'to be paid £400,000' for I'm a Celebrity . . 5 November 2022 . subscription . 3 November 2022 . 4 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221104223646/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matt-hancock-to-be-paid-400-000-for-im-a-celebrity-sr0bj8fmt . live .
  25. Web site: Matt Hancock loses Tory whip after agreeing to appear on I'm a Celebrity . . 5 November 2022 . 5 November 2022 . 5 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221105025125/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/01/matt-hancock-loses-tory-whip-after-agreeing-to-appear-on-im-a-celebrity . live .
  26. Web site: Meet your newest Campmates . . 8 November 2022 . 9 November 2022 . 9 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221109004624/https://www.itv.com/imacelebrity/articles/meet-your-newest-campmates . live .
  27. Web site: I'm a Celebrity confirms Seann Walsh and Matt Hancock's late arrival . . 9 November 2022 . 8 November 2022 . 9 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221109001320/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41902829/im-a-celebrity-seann-walsh-matt-hancock/ . live .
  28. Web site: Meet Seann Walsh: I'm a Celebrity 2022 contestant and comedian . . 9 November 2022 . 8 November 2022 . 8 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221108215342/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/seann-walsh-im-a-celebrity-2022-contestant/ . live .
  29. Web site: I'm A Celebrity: Olivia Attwood withdraws on medical grounds . . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221107141054/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63541438 . live .
  30. Web site: Olivia Attwood leaves I'm A Celebrity after undergoing 'some medical checks' . . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221107135450/https://www.itv.com/news/2022-11-07/olivia-attwood-leaves-im-a-celebrity-after-undergoing-some-medical-checks . live .
  31. Web site: I'm a Celebrity star Olivia Attwood leaves the show after 24 hours . . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221107125723/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41884782/im-a-celebrity-olivia-attwood-leaves/ . live .
  32. Web site: Olivia Attwood reveals blood test result forced her to quit I'm A Celebrity camp . . 13 November 2022 . 12 November 2022 . 13 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221113002306/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/olivia-attwood-matt-hancock-itv-owen-warner-love-island-b2223948.html . live .
  33. Web site: I'm a Celebrity's Olivia Attwood shares why she had to leave the jungle . . 13 November 2022 . 13 November 2022 . 13 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221113084154/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41944531/im-a-celebrity-olivia-attwood-exit-explained/ . live .
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  36. Web site: Ant and Dec confirm ITV I'm A Celebrity feature scrapped in shake-up . . 12 November 2022 . 8 November 2022 . 13 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221113211807/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/ant-dec-confirm-itv-im-25461232 . live .
  37. Web site: Some famous faces join the Dingo Dollar Challenge . . 12 October 2022 . 5 December 2019 . 26 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221026183840/https://www.itv.com/imacelebrity/articles/some-famous-faces-join-the-dingo-dollar-challenge . live .
  38. Web site: Allday . Jasmine . 2022-11-07 . I'm A Celeb make huge change to popular part of show – with nod to former star . 2022-11-07 . . en . 7 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221107224720/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/im-celebrity-make-huge-change-28432810 . live .
  39. Web site: Four-screen dashboard BARB . www.barb.co.uk . 5 December 2021 . 30 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190330085121/https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard/ . live .