An emotional Oti Mabuse revealed just how much she is struggling in the latest episode of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
The professional dancer and former star of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancingis one of several celebrities to feature on the latest series of the hit ITV reality show, alongside TV personality Coleen Rooney and pop musician Tulisa.
Mabuse admitted on Thursday’s (28 November) episode of I’m a Celebrity that her stay in the Australian jungle had taken a toll on her, saying that she found it “exhausting” and missed her usual support systems.
“You know they say you have a dip, and I don’t think I’ve had one until now,” she said. “You don’t have your normal support you know, you don’t have your spiritual support, you don’t have your emotional support, you don’t have your physical…
“It’s the mental and physical support for me which for me I was just like, ‘’Wow, ok none of my family’s around.’”
With Mabuse visibly upset, the other campmates tried to lift her spirits. “Your jungle family’s here, though,” said Tulisa.
Later in the Bush Telegraph interview, a tearful Mabuse added: “I just have to remind myself why I’m here, I just have to push and dig deep. I’m here for my daughter and I have to be strong. It’s just exhausting sometimes to be strong.”
This week, I’m a Celebrity viewers voiced their surprise after learning of Tulisa’s famous parentage.
The N-Dubz singer, 36, is the daughter of Plato Contostavlos, a musician in the 1970s band Mungo Jerry (best known for their breezy hit “In the Summertime”).
Plato was the keyboardist in the band, while Tulisa’s uncle – who is also the father of N-Dubz’s Dappy – played bass guitar.
Viewers shared their surprise on social media. “I did not know that Tulisa Contostavlos’ dad was the keyboard player in Mungo Jerry,” one person wrote.
“How have I only just realised that Mungo Jerry is Tulisa (N-Dubz) Dad?!?”” asked another.
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! continues nightly at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.
