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I’m A Celebrity: Juicy jungle romances and what happened when the cameras stopped rolling

Find out who love blossomed for in the I'm A Celebrity jungle

I’m A Celebrity might be best known for it’s bugs and nail-biting Bushtucker Trials, but it also has a history of some pretty unpredictable romances playing out.

Here are some of the best jungle romances in the show’s 20-year history that you might have forgotten about.

Peter Andre and Katie Price
Peter Andre and Katie Price married after meeting int he jungle (Credit: Splash News)

Katie Price and Peter Andre – I’m A Celebrity 2004

Who could forget the steamy romance between Katie Price and Peter Andre on the show.

Despite the fact that Katie had a boyfriend before entering the jungle, that didn’t stop her from forming an iconic relationship with Mysterious Girl singer Pete.

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The pair hit it off so much that they even got married and had two children together.

However, it sadly wasn’t to be and the pair divorced in 2009.

Marc Bannerman and Cerys Matthews
Marc Bannerman and Cerys Matthews met in the jungle (Credit: Splash News)

Marc Bannerman and Cerys Matthews – I’m A Celebrity 2007

EastEnders hunk Marc Bannerman found love with rock star Cerys Matthews, best known for being a member of the Welsh band Catatonia.

The romance was marred by controversy as it was reported Marc had a girlfriend at the time.

However, the pair continued an on-off relationship after show before finally calling quits on their romance in 2008.

Mark Wright and Emily Scott – 2011

TOWIE star Mark Wright was seen exchanging massages and flirty conversations with model Emily Scott in the jungle.

Although Emily revealed that she had a crush on him, Mark told The Sun that it was just a “friendly flirt”.

Mark met wife Michelle Keegan a year later and the rest, as they say, is history.

Joey Essex and Amy Willerton
Joey Essex and Amy Willerton shared a steamy jungle shower (Credit: Splash News)

Joey Essex and Amy Willerton – 2013

Mark might have been the first TOWIE star to start romance rumours in the jungle but he certainly wasn’t the last.

Joey Essex and Amy Willerton also sparked dating rumours on I’m a Celebrity after they were caught on camera giving each other massages.

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It even caused Rebecca Adlington to comment: “I can’t take the sexual tension any more!”

The pair dated briefly after the show but sadly it didn’t last long.

Ferne McCann and George Shelley – I’m A Celebrity 2015

The most memorable part of the series was definitely the flirting between Ferne McaCnn and singer George Shelley.

Viewers quickly saw the undeniable chemistry between Ferne and George in the jungle.

Unfortunately, in the outside world, the pair only went on a few dates before deciding to remain just good friends.

Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattinson
Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattinson dated after the show (Credit: Splash News)

Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattison – 2015

Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews and Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattinson also appeared to be hitting it off in the same series as Ferne and George…

Even though Spencer was only in the jungle for three days!

They dated for seven months after the show ended but it wasn’t meant to be.

Georgia Toffolo and Jack Maynard – I’m A Celebrity 2017

MIC star Georgia Toffolo was crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2017 and grew close with YouTuber Jack Maynard.

Despite Jack leaving the show after only a few days, the pair stayed in touch.

Although they have never confirmed their romance, they spent a lot of time together and shared photos of each other on Instagram which led people to believe they did get together.

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Aaliyah Ashfield
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