The star, who shot to fame appearing on Love Island in 2017, “absolutely loved every second of the show” before doctors told her it was no longer safe for her to take part, according to a post on her official Instagram account. . Attwood’s exit from Australia’s I’m A Celebrity jungle was announced less than 24 hours after this year’s opening episode, which saw viewers skydive on a deserted island beach alongside radio host Chris Moyles. Image: Matt Hancock is set to join the I’m A Celebrity camp as a late arrival. Photo: AP Photo/Alastair Grant ITV said the 31-year-old was told by the programme’s medical team after a screening that it was not safe to return to the camp. A post shared on Attwood’s Instagram story promised fans would hear the “truth” from the star in due course. “To say Olivia is heartbroken would be an understatement,” the post read. “He’s dreamed of doing ‘I’m A Celeb’ for years and has absolutely loved every second of the show and is jumping into jungle life feet first (as we knew he would). “However, for reasons beyond her control, her journey was cut short. Your support and kind words mean the absolute world to her, now as much as ever. “You will hear the truth from Olivia in due course and she will be back on your screens in the new year.” The post added: “P.S. who’s going to grill Matt Hancock now.” Attwood appeared in the third season of Love Island, during which she was linked to fellow contestant Chris Hughes. They split after leaving the villa but went on to become two of the reality show’s best-known stars – and Atwood is the first Love Island contestant to take part in I’m A Celebrity. Click to subscribe to Backstage wherever you get your podcasts Confirming her departure, an ITV spokesperson told Sky News: “As a precautionary measure Olivia has had to leave the jungle to undergo medical checks. “Unfortunately the medical team have advised that it is not safe for Olivia to return to camp as she needs further investigation. “She was absolutely brilliant and will be sorely missed on the show.” Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh are expected to arrive in camp Attwood’s early exit from the jungle means she had one of the shortest stints in the jungle, closely tied with former EastEnders actress Elaine Lordan, who quit after fainting twice within 24 hours of her arrival in 2005. Other celebrities taking part in this year’s series include: Culture Club star Boy George, TV presenter and property expert Scarlette Douglas, Lioness Jill Scott, Coronation Street actress Sue Cleaver, Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, star rugby player Mike Tindall, comedian Babatunde Aleshe and journalist and broadcaster Charlene White. Read more: I’m A Celebrity line-up full – with bombshell arrivals Former health secretary Matt Hancock and comedian Sean Walsh are set to join the camp as late arrivals. Mr Hancock’s impending stint in the jungle dominated the headlines before the series began. The MP suspended the Tory whip after the news broke – effectively kicking him out of the Conservative Party until he is reinstated.
