Who In I M A Celeb Is Vegetarian

I was sprawled on my sofa last night, a bowl of popcorn balanced on my belly, watching a campmate eye a withered sweet potato like it was a Michelin-star meal. You know the look—that primal hunger that makes you consider eating a withered root raw. Then it hit me: while they’re all fantasizing about a greasy burger, who in that jungle is quietly dreaming of a lentil stew?

It got me thinking about the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestants who have braved the trials on a plant-based diet. Because let’s be honest, surviving the jungle is hard enough—doing it without a chicken leg is a whole other level of British masochism. So, who are these herbivores in history?

The OG Vegetarians: More Common Than You Think

First up, let’s talk about Natalie Imbruglia. Yes, the “Torn” singer herself. She joined the jungle in 2011 and, from what my memory serves, she was a vegetarian back then. She didn’t make a huge fuss about it, which is kind of refreshing. She just quietly nibbled on whatever plant-based scraps the camp could muster.

Then there’s Carol Thatcher—Margaret’s daughter—who was a vegetarian during her 2005 stint. I can only imagine the dinner table debates. “No, Mum, I won’t eat the ostrich anus, but thanks for asking.” She survived on beans and rice, proving that even the iron-willed can skip the steak.

Oh, and let’s not forget Gemma Collins. The GC was a vegetarian when she entered in 2014, though she didn’t last long. She left after three days—for “medical reasons,” but I suspect the lack of a decent vegan sausage roll might have been the final straw.

The More Recent Green Campers

Fast forward to 2022, and we had Jill Scott—the Lioness legend. She’s a full-on vegetarian. I remember watching her smash a Bushtucker Trial and thinking, “This woman can run a midfield and survive on kale. I am nothing.” She was a powerhouse, even when the camp was low on protein.

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In 2023, we had Nigel Farage—I know, I know, brace yourself—who claimed to eat a “mostly plant-based” diet. Mostly. Which, in politician-speak, means “I’ll eat a lettuce if you make me, but don’t take away my bacon.” But still, props for trying, I guess? Side eye emoji.

And Sam Thompson from 2023? He’s not strictly vegetarian, but he’s famously fussy about what he eats. He’s basically a picky vegan in spirit. He’d rather starve than eat a testicle. I respect that level of commitment to one’s palate.

Why Does This Even Matter in the Jungle?

Here’s the thing: being vegetarian in the jungle is a survival hack nobody warns you about. You think the meat-eaters have it easy? They’re stuck eating boiled kangaroo penis. Meanwhile, the veggies get—well, sometimes a handful of rice and a shriveled banana. But at least they’re not chewing on gristle.

Plus, let’s be real: the show dramatically overplays the hunger. One contestant will act like they’re two minutes from death when they haven’t eaten for twelve hours. Yet, a vegetarian like Jill Scott was out there winning stars and smiling. Respect.

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So, if you’re ever planning to go on I’m A Celeb, maybe skip the carnivore pre-game diet. You’ll still be miserable, but at least you’ll be ethically miserable.

The Main Takeaway

To sum it up: the list of vegetarians in the jungle is surprisingly long. From Natalie to Jill, from Carol to Gemma (briefly), they’ve all navigated that weird, sweaty social experiment without a single chicken wing. They’ve faced the Celebrity Cyclone with nothing but a tofu-courage inside them.

So next time you watch a campmate gagging on a witchetty grub, remember: somewhere in that camp, there’s a person quietly hoping for a banana. That person is the real hero. And probably a vegetarian.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to raid the fridge for a cheese sandwich. Balance is key.