My mind is throbbing with jungle-related tales. It's been truly, madly, deeply bonkers here in Australia. When asked to fly out as one of the panelists for the ITV2 show that follow ITV1's notorious 'I'm a Celeb' extravaganza I kangaroo hopped around my agent's office begging her to find a way to let me get the time off the BBC 1Xtra Breakfast show at such short notice.
Once it was arranged, I became anxious. I've never been as far as Oz before, would I really want to attach my name to relentless reality TV? The conclusion is YES!
The first day of filming in the studio built in the jungle was breathtaking and exciting. I've analysed people here, more than I would've imagined. It's interesting to wonder why someone might feel comfortable to put on a bizarre exaggerated act in the way that Gillian seems to be. The whimpering is always replaced with a mischievous glint and smile when Linford wraps his alpha bulk arms right around her. I've enjoyed listening to the elders of the camp get their grump on and wonder how hard the experience must be if you were so set in your own ways. Though Shaun cracks me up and adds the type of relatable banter necessary and I love Stacey's caricature behavior my favourite is Brit Ekland. For Brit I would lay down the gauntlet, she's Hollywood glamour; wise, witty and wistful I think she's wonderful in fact. Anyone aged 68 and roughing it up in bug infested, damp jungle gets my vote.
If I'm honest, I don't think that I could handle the paranoia of a nation scrutinizing my every decision and squealing at the screen whilst I much on some animal willy. Think I'd get a bit cry baby, maybe? But good on the campers.. I salute them.
Lots of lovely people on twitter have tweeted me asking about my outfits from the shows that I was on. Here's a run down for you:
Day 1; Gold pumps, denim skirt & red head tie: Beyond Retro, Navy basque: Topshop Unique.
Day 2; Jungle mania catsuit: Asos.com, gold sandals : Terry de Havilland.
Day 3; T-shirt: D & G, Shorts: asos.com, long socks: H&M, Brogues: Jessica Ogden for F.Troupe.
Day 4; Denim Jacket : Miss Selfridge, Gemma necklace : Punky Pins, Melon swimming costume: asos.com, skirt: American Apparel, ankle socks: Topshop, boots; Irregular Choice.
Day 5; Dress: Wild Fox.
London bound now, hmmm one jungle survival technique... Don't be a faker!
Gem Xxx p.s you may have already heard, but I've been given my own show on BBC1 Xtra from January! I'll be on every weekday from 1pm-4pm. Can't wait! www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
Once it was arranged, I became anxious. I've never been as far as Oz before, would I really want to attach my name to relentless reality TV? The conclusion is YES!
The first day of filming in the studio built in the jungle was breathtaking and exciting. I've analysed people here, more than I would've imagined. It's interesting to wonder why someone might feel comfortable to put on a bizarre exaggerated act in the way that Gillian seems to be. The whimpering is always replaced with a mischievous glint and smile when Linford wraps his alpha bulk arms right around her. I've enjoyed listening to the elders of the camp get their grump on and wonder how hard the experience must be if you were so set in your own ways. Though Shaun cracks me up and adds the type of relatable banter necessary and I love Stacey's caricature behavior my favourite is Brit Ekland. For Brit I would lay down the gauntlet, she's Hollywood glamour; wise, witty and wistful I think she's wonderful in fact. Anyone aged 68 and roughing it up in bug infested, damp jungle gets my vote.
If I'm honest, I don't think that I could handle the paranoia of a nation scrutinizing my every decision and squealing at the screen whilst I much on some animal willy. Think I'd get a bit cry baby, maybe? But good on the campers.. I salute them.
Lots of lovely people on twitter have tweeted me asking about my outfits from the shows that I was on. Here's a run down for you:
Day 1; Gold pumps, denim skirt & red head tie: Beyond Retro, Navy basque: Topshop Unique.
Day 2; Jungle mania catsuit: Asos.com, gold sandals : Terry de Havilland.
Day 3; T-shirt: D & G, Shorts: asos.com, long socks: H&M, Brogues: Jessica Ogden for F.Troupe.
Day 4; Denim Jacket : Miss Selfridge, Gemma necklace : Punky Pins, Melon swimming costume: asos.com, skirt: American Apparel, ankle socks: Topshop, boots; Irregular Choice.
Day 5; Dress: Wild Fox.
London bound now, hmmm one jungle survival technique... Don't be a faker!
Gem Xxx p.s you may have already heard, but I've been given my own show on BBC1 Xtra from January! I'll be on every weekday from 1pm-4pm. Can't wait! www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
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