Chris Moyles spoke out about his impressive six stone weight loss during Monday’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, admitting microwavable kebabs were once part of his diet.

The radio DJ, 48, told his campmates he decided to turn his life around when he was struggling to train for his Comic Relief charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009.

When asked what motivated him, he told ITV newsreader and Loose Women anchor Charlene White, 42: ‘A mixture of things. I climbed Kili [Mount Kilimanjaro]. I was 17.5 stone at Christmas and we were climbing in March. 

Changed lifestyle: Chris Moyles, 48, spoke out about his impressive six stone weight loss during Monday's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Changed lifestyle: Chris Moyles, 48, spoke out about his impressive six stone weight loss during Monday’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

‘I got down to 16 [before we went]. Climbed Kili and lost a stone in a week. 

‘I sat at 15 [stone] for ages and I had a trainer, and one day I just went, “It’s a waste of time this training, I’m not losing any weight” and he just barked at me, “That’s because your diet’s s***!” 

‘So we had a big chat… I fell down to 12 stone really quickly. 10 years ago [that was].’

Speaking out: The radio DJ, 48, told his campmates he decided to turn his life around when he was struggling to train for his Comic Relief charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009

Speaking out: The radio DJ, 48, told his campmates he decided to turn his life around when he was struggling to train for his Comic Relief charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009 

Support: Hollyoaks star Owen Warner, 23, told him: 'Come on, you’re better than that!', as he was surprised by Chris previously eating microwave kebabs

Support: Hollyoaks star Owen Warner, 23, told him: ‘Come on, you’re better than that!’, as he was surprised by Chris previously eating microwave kebabs

On the food he used to eat, Chris added: ‘I once bought a microwavable kebab.’

Hollyoaks star Owen Warner, 23, told him: ‘Come on, you’re better than that!’, to which Chris replied: ‘From what I remember it tasted alright. But back then I was eating all sorts of c**p.’

He added: ‘I didn’t necessarily eat a lot but what I did eat was all bad. All bad.’

New man: The radio DJ, 48, has lost six stone, dropping from 18 stone to 12, and former Love Island star Olivia Attwood, 31, failed to recognise him in the opening episode on Sunday

Throwback: Chris at a private gig in 2007

New man: The radio DJ, 48, has lost six stone, dropping from 18 stone to 12, and former Love Island star Olivia Attwood, 31, failed to recognise him in the opening episode on Sunday

It comes after Olivia Attwood looked puzzled during the opening episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on Sunday night as she greeted a thin-looking Chris Moyles.

The radio DJ, 48, has lost a total of six stone, dropping from 18 stone to 12, and former Love Island star Olivia, 31, was surprised by his changed appearance.

Broadcaster Chris was the first star to appear on the new series of the ITV reality how this weekend as it made its return to Australia for the first time in three years. 

Greetings: Olivia Attwood looked puzzled during the opening episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! on Sunday night as she greeted a thin-looking Chris Moyles

Greetings: Olivia Attwood looked puzzled during the opening episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on Sunday night as she greeted a thin-looking Chris Moyles

As Olivia was greeted by Chris, she told him: ‘You look different.’

Chris, who described himself on the show as previously being ‘morbidly obese’ said: ‘I used to be really fat.’

Olivia replied: ‘You look great.’

Arrival: Broadcaster Chris was the first star to appear on the new series of the ITV reality how this weekend as it made its return to Australia for the first time in three years

Arrival: Broadcaster Chris was the first star to appear on the new series of the ITV reality how this weekend as it made its return to Australia for the first time in three years

Reality star Olivia was voted by the public as their VIP during Sunday’s episode.

However, rather than meaning very important person, VIP in this cast stood for very isolated person, with the show’s VIPs later finding themselves being tasked with camping out together on a deserted island.

Before they travelled to the sand island, Olivia chose Chris as her VIP, meaning he was able to stay behind with her at a luxury villa and enjoy a lavish meal rather than having to take part in the terrifying Walk The Plank task with his fellow contestants.

New friend: She was able to choose one of her fellow contestants to join her for a VIP meal at the villa, with Olivia choosing radio DJ Chris

New friend: She was able to choose one of her fellow contestants to join her for a VIP meal at the villa, with Olivia choosing radio DJ Chris

Looking at the food, Chris seemed unsure before tucking in, saying: ‘To be honest, I’m not even sure what everything is.’

Olivia told him: ‘It’s not really your thing, is it.’

Pointing at the fruit, Chris declared: ‘I don’t know what that is,’ to which Olivia replied: ‘It’s a mango.’

Tough choice: Babatunde was unable to complete the 'Walk The Plank' task, shouting 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' amd returning to the roof of the 32-storey building

Tough choice: Babatunde was unable to complete the ‘Walk The Plank’ task, shouting ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ amd returning to the roof of the 32-storey building

Chris cheerfully said: ‘I know what a strawberry is!’, to which Olivia sarcastically replied: ‘Well done you!’

Laughing, Chris hit back: ‘Olivia, I used to be morbidly obese. I’m not used to eating fruit!’

Unable to contain herself, Olivia chimed in: ‘Sorry, darling. Shall we see if someone can deep fry it for you?’

The comedian was unable to walk to the end and called 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' and walked backwards to the roof of the building to return to safety

The comedian was unable to walk to the end and called ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ and walked backwards to the roof of the building to return to safety

Liking the sound of the idea, Chris agreed, saying: ‘And bring it back with chips.’  

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! put this year’s contestants straight to the test as they faced nerve-wracking heights and creepy critters.

The launch episode on Sunday night saw a new batch of 10 celebrities enter the Australian jungle for the first time since 2019, as the past two years were shot at Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Among them were pop star Boy George and Love Island star Olivia, who were revealed as the public’s vote to become Jungle VIPs, but this was not as luxurious as it first appeared as they later discovered this meant ‘Very Isolated People’.

High octane: After enjoying their lavish meal together at the villa, Olivia and Chris were seen making their way to the helicopter to complete a skydive

High octane: After enjoying their lavish meal together at the villa, Olivia and Chris were seen making their way to the helicopter to complete a skydive

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly also confirmed there will be two extra arrivals to the camp and poked fun at former health secretary Matt Hancock, expected to be one of them.

Dec joked that they had managed to keep the identities a complete secret’, adding: ‘You are going to be surprised, guys. We are going to be rolling out the welcome mat for them soon’, stressing the word ‘mat’.

Kicking off the series in style, Olivia, Chris, Loose Women star Charlene White, comedian Babatunde Aleshe and former England footballer Jill Scott arrived by a luxury car at a waterside villa on the Gold Coast.

After the arrival of Ant and Dec, the duo revealed Olivia has been voted as a Jungle VIP and she was allowed to choose one person to join her for a meal – she picked Chris.

Mid air: Olivia was seen attached to a professional skydiver while the helicopter was seen hovering above them in the air

Mid air: Olivia was seen attached to a professional skydiver while the helicopter was seen hovering above them in the air

The reality TV star said: ‘I am equal parts flattered and unnerved the public voted for me to be a VIP…  I’man guessing they know more of what that entails than I do.’

The three remaining campmates of Jill, Charlene and Babatunde were whisked off by a helicopter to the Focus building in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, to take on the show’s new version of the infamous plank.

Ant explained that the contestants would have to walk to the edge of the plank 334ft in the air and once all are in position, they must take a step forward onto a ledge so they are leaning forward and they must use a rope to stop them from falling.

They would then have to hold the position for a minute and then release their supporting rope which will send them plunging from the ledge in order to each win a coveted star, each one equating to one meal. 

Action packed: Chris was seen falling through the air after Olivia had jumped out the helicopter while she waited for him on the ground

Action packed: Chris was seen falling through the air after Olivia had jumped out the helicopter while she waited for him on the ground

Charlene was up first and steadily walked to the end of the plank and waited for Babatunde to join her who was urging himself on to ‘just go’.

However, he became the first to say ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ and backed out.

Charlene was finally joined by Jill, who later admitted she was ‘really scared of heights’, and they completed the 60 seconds before both let go of the rope to complete the task and therefore earning two stars for camp.

Speaking about why he chose to forfeit his go and star, Babatunde said: ‘I said I was determined to be here. I wasn’t determined to be there (pointing to the plank).’

Elsewhere, after Olivia and Chris enjoyed their meal they got a taste of the high life as they were tasked with jumping out of a chopper at 10,000ft.

VIPs: Boy George and Scarlette finished their meal and they were then tasked with rowing to meet Chris and Olivia on their remote desert island

VIPs: Boy George and Scarlette finished their meal and they were then tasked with rowing to meet Chris and Olivia on their remote desert island

After completing the jump first, an emotional Olivia said: ‘Oh my God I’m crying, that’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever done, ever. That is incredible. Top 10 experience of my life. Just amazing.’

Joining her on the beach, Chris, who is not a fan of heights, added: “I’m so happy to be on the ground. Seriously, I’ll eat a sheep’s anus any day rather than do that again.’

Meanwhile, arriving one-by-one by boat to a marina was Boy George, rugby player Mike Tindall, Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver, TV presenter and property expert Scarlette Douglas and Hollyoaks’ Owen Warner.

As Ant and Dec showed up on boat, they announced that Boy George was the second Jungle VIP voted in and he chose Scarlette to join him for a meal for two on a yacht.

The presenting duo also poked fun at Boy Gorge when introducing his arrival, dancing to Do You Really Want To Hurt Me by his band Culture Club, before telling viewers their answer to the question in the song title was ‘yes’.

The remaining campmates – Mike, Sue and Owen – were helicoptered into the jungle and put to the test on the ‘Critter Cruise’ where they had to each try and secure a star from a boat’s mast by completing a challenge.

On air: I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! continues on ITV1 on Monday at 9pm

On air: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! continues on ITV1 on Monday at 9pm

Among the obstacles to unlocking the stars was a code which Mike had to break and a ‘hell hole’ of critters where Sue had to search for fish eyes.

Meanwhile, Owen had to get into a pip and search through bugs and grime to find hex keys to unlock a grate. This secured all three stars to take back to camp.

The Jungle VIPs finally united with one another after Boy George and Scarlette had to row their way off the yacht on a dinghy to join Olivia and Chris on an island.

The group then discovered they were actually ‘Very Isolated People’ and would spend tonight marooned on the island together and tomorrow they would take on the first trial of the series before they could join their fellow celebrities in camp.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! continues on ITV1 on Tuesday at 9.15pm. 

I’M A CELEBRITY 2022: THE FULL LINEUP

BOY GEORGE

BOY GEORGE

BOY GEORGE

AGE: 61

CLAIM TO FAME: Legendary pop star

PHOBIAS: Being scared

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, I am going straight into the jungle from playing at various festivals and gigs

ROLE IN THE CAMP: In-house dietician reassuring everyone that they will be ok on the jungle diet. And entertainer – I will sing!

BEST ATTRIBUTE: I am a very positive person and I don’t bear any grudges

DREAM CAMPMATE: It would be funny if my ex, Jon Moss, comes on the programme -but I don’t think that will happen!

CHRIS MOYLES

CHRIS MOYLES

CHRIS MOYLES

AGE: 48

CLAIM TO FAME: Radio DJ

PHOBIAS: I am petrified of heights. I ended up carrying the bags when we took my girlfriend’s niece once to Go Ape as I am so petrified!

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? A friend’s birthday, a wedding, and Leeds United matches

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Entertainer. Hopefully I can help shorten everyone’s boredom.

BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hiding food! I am going to fly out early and sneak into the jungle and hide pot noodles everywhere, then I will be everyone’s best friend!

DREAM CAMPMATE: Ant and Dec…let’s see how they cope for 24 hours!

SUE CLEAVER

SUE CLEAVER

SUE CLEAVER

AGE: 59

CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street

PHOBIAS: Don’t be ridiculous! I am not going to admit to what I fear most!

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? Coronation Street and we are expecting another grandchild any day, so hopefully it will arrive before I fly out to Australia.

ROLE IN THE CAMP: I will be more of a mum – that is where I will naturally fit.

BEST ATTRIBUTE: I can cook and I am a good listener, so hopefully I will be a friendly ear for everyone.

DREAM CAMPMATE: Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold. He is my TV husband and it would be lovely to have an ally in camp!

SCARLETTE DOUGLAS

SCARLETTE DOUGLAS

SCARLETTE DOUGLAS

AGE: 35

CLAIM TO FAME: Presenter of A Place In The Sun

PHOBIAS: Spiders. There is no point in lying about it! I’ve got an irrational fear about them

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? Just a holiday which I can postpone

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Mum, cook and morale booster. I always like to look at the positive side in life

BEST ATTRIBUTE: I can cook and I will be good at making sure everything is tidy in camp

DREAM CAMPMATE: Mo Gilligan. He is hilarious and I totally fancy him!

BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ

BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ

BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ

AGE: 36

CLAIM TO FAME: Comedian

PHOBIAS: I am scared of absolutely everything. Snakes, rats – I am fearful of them all and I am dreading the trials

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? I was going on tour but we’ve postponed it now until next year

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Tension breaker. If I can break tension anywhere it starts up in the camp, then I will do that. We don’t need to be bickering as it will be a first-time experience for everyone

BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hopefully I will bring some humour to the camp

DREAM CAMPMATE: I am a big Arsenal fan and so any ex-Arsenal player would be great. I am looking forward to chatting to Ant & Dec about football

MIKE TINDALL

MIKE TINDALL

MIKE TINDALL

AGE: 44

CLAIM TO FAME: Rugby Union player and married to Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall

PHOBIAS: I haven’t admitted to having any phobias but in a weird way, I am looking forward to taking part in the trials!

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? My podcast series and the rugby Internationals this autumn

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Morning motivator. I would like to see everyone get on well and us all have a great experience

BEST ATTRIBUTE: I am a positive person

DREAM CAMPMATE: Samuel L Jackson would be cool. He has lived the life!

OWEN WARNER

OWEN WARNER

OWEN WARNER

AGE: 23

CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Romeo Nightingale in Hollyoaks

PHOBIAS: Snakes!

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? I am a big fan of football so I will miss watching the start of the World Cup

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Entertainer and games coordinator

BEST ATTRIBUTE: It is definitely not my cooking skills or brains!

DREAM CAMPMATE: Any of the Leicester City starting 11!

CHARLENE WHITE

CHARLENE WHITE 

CHARLENE WHITE

AGE: 42

CLAIM TO FAME: ITV newsreader and Loose Women anchor

PHOBIAS: I am not sure what my fear factor will be because I’ve never had rodents, spiders and snakes crawling all over me!

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? My children’s annual school ball which I am gutted about

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Mum and cook. I don’t mind falling into that position

BEST ATTRIBUTE: I like to listen and talk. I love learning about people and I have a natural curiosity for people

DREAM CAMPMATE: Colin Murray and Richard Osman

JILL SCOTT

JILL SCOTT

JILL SCOTT

AGE: 35

CLAIM TO FAME: Retired England Lioness

PHOBIAS: I don’t like rats and the thought of being underground fills me with fear!

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? The Men’s World Cup. I am going to find it weird not being able to know how the men are getting on in the tournament. Hopefully they will still be in the tournament when I come out of the jungle

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Helping hand. I like to help people if they aren’t having a good day

BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hard worker. I will always find a way to add value. I am also very honest

DREAM CAMPMATE: Another sports person would be great as it would be someone to bounce ideas off.

OLIVIA ATTWOOD

OLIVIA ATTWOOD

OLIVIA ATTWOOD

AGE: 31

CLAIM TO FAME: Love Island star

PHOBIAS: I hate the dark so I’m keen to avoid any challenges in the darkness

MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, had the show been on air any later, I could have missed my sister’s wedding

ROLE IN THE CAMP: Clown. I was always the class clown at school and I love having a laugh

BEST ATTRIBUTE: I don’t take myself seriously and I have got a good sense of humour

DREAM CAMPMATE: A pop legend like Dolly Parton who has amazing stories to tell

 

 

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