In tonight’s I’m A Celebrity you will be treated to the sight of Joe Swash and Simon Webbe taking part in the Trauma Tank challenge.  They were faced with a large tank with arm sized holes cut into its side.  Within each hole various jungle critters – rats, eels and scorpions – guarded a small star.  The winner would be the celebrity that gathered the most stars.  And that celebrity and his team would secure not only food but a more comfortable camp.

The pressure was on.  Simon said ‘Carly was the first to volunteer.  At the end of the day it is a team effort so I wasn’t going to jump in and take over.  Robert Kilroy-Silk piled on the pressure saying are you sure because if you don’t win were not going to eat which is a massive thing for us. And it’s the first trial so you want to start as you mean to go on.  I saw in her eyes that she obviously wanted to do it because maybe she thought that she must.  I don’t know what’s at stake but I’ve got to be a gentleman and ask the question. After a long discussion she said you do it. Obviously the pressure is on me. I’ve always been a team player. It’s all about teamwork and that’s what this show is all about.’

He added ‘It’s a pity he’s on the opposite side because I’d hate to beat his ass at this because he’s a friend.  Don’t mess with the Si.  You get caught up in the Webbe!’ 

Joe Swash echoed Simon’s apprehension.  He said ‘I’m regretting my decision big time.  I thought I’d sit back and let everybody do the hard work for the first week and as soon at they said do you want to do a challenge I stick my hand up like an idiot. I’m thinking I should have kept my mouth shut.’

‘She (Martina) didn’t want me to do it in the first place. I could tell that she didn’t because there’s quite a lot riding on it.  As soon as I put my hand up I could see her face drop. Then she had a bit of a dig at me outside so I think she’ll be quite stern.  And she’s a big girl isn’t she!  I really hope I don’t get the wrong side of her.’

‘If I could change my mind I would now.  I’m starting to think it wasn’t the brightest decision I ever made.’