I'm A Celeb South Africa LIVE: Gemma Collins returns saying 'I've been to hell and back'

Gemma Collins returns to I'm A Celeb for the second South Africa All Star series, vowing not to quit this time, after lasting only 72 hours during her previous stint.

The second series of I'm A Celebrity's South Africa spin-off continues, as the iconic Gemma Collins returns after quitting just 72 hours in on her prior stint.

The TOWIE star and Craig Charles are both entering the show as late arrivals for a retch-worthy eating challenge. They are joining Ashley Roberts, David Haye, Scarlett Moffatt and Mo Farah in the main camp, while Beverley Callard, Adam Thomas and Seann Walsh are figuring out how to survive in the Savannah Scrub, a second camp with basic rations and a bucket instead of a shower.

The show started on 6 April and will continue until 24 April, when a live final will take place. The public will get to choose who wins in a live episode, while the first series saw Myleene Klass crowned as the champion, and show Legend.

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19:15Mark Jefferies

Gemma Collins says she's been 'to hell and back'

Gemma, who went in as a late entry alongside Craig Charles, said: “Going on All Stars is a real moment for me in my career – it’s redemption. To be able to do this again is the greatest honour ever. I am going to be the best campmate and get those stars. None of us will be starving under my watch.”

She said: “I am dreading the whole lot, I don’t think anyone goes into the jungle going ‘woohoo’. It’s not normal to be faced with animals, but I am going in as Gemma Collins. Gemma Collins is a self-made woman. I have been to hell and back to get to where I am today. I am just looking forward to proving to people I can do it."

Read her full statement here

19:15Yasmin Vince

Who is already in the camp?

The first celebs to enter the show were Ashley Roberts, Mo Farah, Adam Thomas and Beverley Callard. The four paired up and faced off against each other in a challenge called Tipped Over The Edge and, since Ashley and Mo won, they picked Adam to go to the basic camp Savannah Scrub.

Later David Haye and Scarlett Moffatt entered and faced off in another challenge. David won and chose Beverley to go to Savannah Scrub.

Finally, Seann Walsh and Sinitta entered and took part in another challenge. Sinitta won and Seann went to Savannah Scrub. A short snippet showed Gemma Collins and Craig Charles to be entering the camp today.

19:15Yasmin Vince

What time is I'm A Celeb on?

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here South Africa starts at 9pm on ITV1.

The show started yesterday (6 April) and will continue until 24 April. On the 24th, there will be a live final, but the episodes airing until then are pre-recorded.