Cerys Matthews Gives Birth Eight Weeks Early

As there has been a bit of a lull, television-wise, with I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! a bit of news about an ex contestant Cerys Matthews.

Cerys has just given birth to a premature baby - eight weeks early - both are reportedly doing well.

The baby, who hasn't been named as yet, is Cerys' third child but the first with her current boyfriend / manager 49 year old Steve Abbott.

We wish them well.

Cerys Matthews Is Pregnant

Ex I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here contestant Cerys Matthews has well and truly buried her relationship with Marc Bannerman - she's pregnant at the age of 40.

The father of the child is her manager 49 year old Steve Abbott and the couple are said to be delighted. They have been together since February.

Cerys is five months pregnant but didn't release the fact earlier because of medical concerns regarding her age. Everything is, however, going well. This will be her third child.

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Cerys Matthews and Marc Bannerman Part

I see that Marc Bannerman and Cerys Matthews have now gone their separate ways. You can read the full story here.

They did okay financially though after their I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here stint. It's reported that they made the best part of a million from interviews and pics in the glossy mags.

Marc can't go back to his ex Sarah Matravers as she has found herself a nice millionaire to keep her warm. Serves him right!

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Cerys Matthews and Marc Bannerman Meet Up

The cash tills were ringing out for Cerys Matthews and Marc Bannerman as they finally met up again after their so called jungle romance.

And where did they meet? In private where they could talk freely? Of course not. They chose The Sloop Pub in Fishguard for a magazine photoshoot. Who said romance is dead!

And strangly enough The Sloop just happened to be also linked to Cerys Matthews marriage to Seth Riddle. See it gets more romantic every minute.

Cerys had already told a weekend tabloid that she 'wants to take things slowly and spend lots of time with her kids'.

Romance? Huh! Even if there is something between them, this is really all about making money and cashing in on their I'm A Celeb fame. Suppose you can't blame them.

Cerys Matthews And The Stories About Marc Bannerman

Cerys Matthews family are hoping that she will take things slowly with Marc Bannerman. Marc hasn't exactly had the best publicity over the last few days.

His girlfriend, Sarah Matravers, has alleged that she was 'viciously beaten' by him during their stormy relationship. She claims she was so terrified at the time that she 'stuck her arm through a window pane' believing it was the only way to stop him beating her. She says, "There was a bruise on my back and I had ten stitches in my arm so it was pretty nasty."

Marc Bannerman has denied the assault.

Cerys and Marc In The Jungle
Someone else has also cashed in and has claimed that Marc Bannerman was a 'real baddie.' This time it's singer Sophia Port who was in panto with him.

Sophia port said, "He’s 14 years older than me but he used to try it on with me all the time. I didn’t know he had a girlfriend until she started turning up to all the shows. She was always checking up on him. She used to wait outside every night to make sure he didn’t go out with the cast."

Also a 25 year old barmaid from Northampton, Meg Raphael, reckons she romped with Marc prior to him joining I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Let's hope Cerys Matthews knows what she is doing as she seems very vulnerable. It wouldn't be pleasant to see her hurt. Cerys told Anna Ryder Richardson, "I’m so excited now about life outside. I’m so excited about coming out and preparing for Christmas."

Fingers crossed that it doesn't all end in tears.

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Marc Bannerman Evicted As Girlfriend Flies Home

Well nearly everyone got it wrong! Marc Bannerman was evicted from I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last night. Lynne Franks and Katie Hopkins survive a little longer.

How come no one seemed to see Marc's eviction in advance? It even fooled the bookies and tabloids.

It must have been because of the fuss Sarah Matravers generated on seeing the latest of the Marc and Cerys Matthews love-in. Sarah has, after all, been with Marc for two years. She flew into Brisbane and then jetted back to London leaving Marc to it. He wants to go straight home and sort things out. Not sure his reception will be too good!

Is he now viewed as the bad guy in all of this? He did say, when talking about Cerys, "Nothing happened between us at all but it's really difficult not to crave a little bit of love." Strewth, he'd only been on the show for 12 days.

Otherwise it was all calm on the I'm A Celeb front. Oh, except for the bust up between Lynne, Janice Dickinson and John Burton Race of course. Please get Lynne out of the jungle - but voting will no doubt cause a few more surprises.

At last it's all getting a bit interesting.

Cerys Wants Marc To Dance Naked Before He Gets Into Her Bed

She's not happy! Marc Bannerman's wife Sarah Matravers, that is.

She said, "I want to march into the jungle, haul her out and say, 'He's mine, get off!' Cerys is a home wrecker."

It's all because Marc and Cerys Matthews flirting is getting hotter in the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here camp.

Cerys told Marc, "If you can't sleep, right, come and tap me on the shoulder and you can get in my bed."

Marc answered, "So what will you do again? Run that by me again."

Cerys elaborated, "As long as you're naked, come up to my bed, tap on my shoulder, do a dance and then I'll get out. Get your clothes off, stretch, dance round the fire and say, 'I can't sleep on that hammock.' I'll go, 'All right handsome, do us a dance and I'll get in your hammock'. Then you get in my bed and go to sleep."

Marc confided in Jason, "Oh my god. Just makes my heart crumble. Oh..." And then he started to sing, "There may be trouble ahead, but while there's moonlight and music and love and romance."

"Really?" asked Jason.

"Yeah, mate," answered Marc.

So you can see why his wife Sarah might be a little miffed!

Celebrity Grumbles
Celebs including Cerys Matthews and Jason said they would sleep all day unless they got treats to perk them up.

A couple of hours later a box of vitamin drinks was brought into camp. An I'm A Celeb bloke admitted, "It’s not something we do all the time. We just don’t want footage of them lying around asleep. It would be dreadful TV."

John Immune
John Burton Race has won immunity from the first vote after staying in a Land Rover for six hours.

This was a Bush Battle where John, Jason, Gemma Atkinson, and Katie Hopkins had to see who could remain in the vehicle for longest to win the immunity. Katie remained for the second longest time but had to leave because of a call of nature.

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Rumbles

Are they just mirages? Jason Brown and Gemma Atkinson that is. The way in which I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is edited neither of them have imposed their personality on the show. They both look very nice, but it would be good to see a bit more of them actually doing something.

Perhaps it's a tactic. Stay in the background, stay out of trouble and then become King or Queen of the jungle. Time will tell.

Rumour About Richard and Fred
It's reported that the Right Said Fred brothers Richard and Fred Fairbrass have secretly jetted in to Brisbane. They’re staying at the Palazzo Versace hotel until ... well, until they are needed for I'm A Celeb. You may remember they were tipped to be contestants.

Gemma Loves Marcus
It's been let out of the bag that Gemma Atkinson is still smitten by footballer Marcus Bent. She is said to be pining for the Wigan striker while in the jungle.

The necklace she wears (the one with the 'G') is said to be from him, a present for her 23rd birthday.

She's doing okay while she's in I'm A Celeb though as the lingerie brand Ultimo is launching a new Gemma Atkinson swimwear collection. For some reason her specially made bikinis have generated a lot of attention.

Marc and Cerys Saga
Mark Bannerman told Christopher Biggins about what his girlfriend will think of him and Cerys Matthews, "She will be jealous and stuff at home I think or she'll be fretting that I'm about to run off with someone else I think."

But then what does Marc do? He cuddles up cosily with Cerys and tells her, "Well, this is nice darling. Do you miss having a little cuddle? Out in the wilderness. You feel so lonely don't you?"

Is it any wonder that the left at home Sarah Matravers has steam coming out of her ears.

Biggins on Beckham
Biggins knows Victoria and David and he sums them up by telling Rodney Marsh, "I love personally Beckham. I don’t like her. Euch, she’s horrible, the way he conducts himself is fantastic. Exemplary."

Rodney Marsh Sexist!
The albatross that is Rodney has been talking about his views on women. he was talking tongue in cheek, at least in part when he asked, "What has a woman ever invented?"

He followed this up with other searching questions such as: "How many women scientists are there?" and "Would you fly a plane flown by two women?"

His final remark about childbirth didn't exactly endear him to the girls, "I don't think it can be too painful actually. You know when you break a leg playing football that's got to be more painful."

He then backtracked a little and said, "It's a joke. Women have no sense of humour."

Cerys And Marc Plus A Bugged Biggins

So Christopher Biggins was heading for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here after all. In he walked and straightaway into a Bushtucker trial - fortunately for the other contestants.

The mouthy one, Janice Dickinson, was voted to do the trial but once again chickened out. She talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk.

Biggins did his best and won some food for the camp.

Otherwise what about the looks between Cerys Matthews and Marc Bannerman. No wonder Marc's girlfriend, Sarah Matravers, is getting a bit miffed watching. When talking about I'm A Celeb she said, "So get me in there and I'll throttle him."

She does admit though that, "Marc is a very tactile person and we all enjoy a good flirt."

But is getting together on Cerys's bed just 'being tactile'? The photo below shows them together. It's not over clear but it was night time!

Cerys and Marc Cuddle Up
And did you notice the expression on the face of Cerys when Marc cuddled Katie Hopkins? There's a look of something in her eyes - is she smitten?

Gossip Snippit
A recent snippit overheard in the Jungle:

"I know, what if I walk in the camp naked. Like Eve!"

Who said this? Answer: Janice!

I'm A Celebrity Gemma and Cerys Bikini Photos

There seems to be two topics of conversation about I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Firstly the bushtucker trial and secondly bikinis. The bikinis of Cerys Matthews and Gemma Atkinson, that is. Though to be fair we did have Anna Ryder Richardson trying to compete in her bikini - see yesterdays post.

Gemma Atkinson Bikini Photos


The bikini shots are probably the most talked about as seeing Janice Dickinson's face contorting at the thought of eating various living creatures wasn't exactly attractive.

Janice Dickinson Bushtucker Face
Needless to say Janice didn't win the Bushtucker trial, that honour went to John Burton Race who munched on locusts, silkworms and a crocodile penis. This made Janice say, "My name may be Dickinson but I'm not going to eat a croc dick."

Going back to the bikinis Rodney Marsh went straight to the point, so to speak, with Cerys and said, "Can I ask a personal question? Are your t*ts real? They’re perfectly shaped?"

Cerys replied, "I’ve got my super-bra on. Deduce what you like."

Cerys Matthews Red Bikini
Gossip Snippits
Here are some recent snippits overheard in the Jungle.

Janice says Rodney has great comedic timing.

Rodney tells Gemma she has a good head on her shoulders for someone so young.

Lynne reckons Marc reminds her of filmmaker Cassius Coleman.

And Gemma explained that she's not too keen on modelling, "Well I've just finished a British feature film and really enjoyed it. I just do modelling to fill in the dry patches. They always involve long days, getting hair and make up done - and I'm the complete opposite."

Gemma is turning out to be quite different to the image created by the tabloids.

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Cerys Matthews Is The New Favourite (And With Marc!)

There is a new favourite to win I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and that's Cerys Matthews. Her odds have been cut by the bookies - at William Hills, for example, it's now only 3-1 for her to win.

Viewers have liked what they have seen of Cerys and especially for the glimpses of her in her red bikini. The questions has been asked: Has she had a boob job?

There is also a budding relationship developing between Cerys and Marc Bannerman. Here they are getting quite friendly in the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here photo below.

Cerys and Marc Get Friendly
Marc has been to the Diary Room to try and explain things to his girlfriend - but he does get on well with Cerys. There is a definite spark.

Bushtucker Trial
Janice Dickinson beat Rodney Marsh in the last Bushtucker trial and didn't everyone know it! Poor old Rod looked quite deflated about 'being beaten by a woman'. He reckons his energy levels have dropped.

And now we've got to watch Janice all over again as she was voted to do the next trial as well. This time she's up against Crock Creek’s chef, the grumpy John Burton Race. Janice thinks she knows why she keeps getting picked. She said, it's because, "I’m more famous than the Pope." What is she on.

The next Bushtucker trial, between Jan and John, is the Sushi Train of Pain - eating live creatures! Should be interesting.

Jan has been talking to Gemma Atkinson about her boobs! "What!" she said, "They're not real? It looks so real."

So Gemma went on to explain about her silicone implants and why they look natural, "They are teardrop shaped, so they droop."

She also told Jan about how the operation left her unable to do anything for herself for two weeks.

She said, "I moved back in with my mum because I couldn't do anything, not even open the fridge. I couldn't brush my hair. I used to box, but I couldn't do that either." Did she really think she'd be able to box straight after the operation? Surely not.

All Change
The main change in the camps is that they are going to merge into one. This should make everything kick off a bit more as the celebs make new relationships.

Gossip Snippits
Here are some recent snippits overheard in the Jungle

Katie Hopkins wonders how many of Janice's thongs it would take to make up one pair of Lynne's big pants.

Gemma has a craving for Easter eggs and is desperate for some white chocolate.

J also known as Jason Brown tells Katie he has done nothing since Five split six years ago - saying some of the guys went 'cuckoo' from being in the band.

Anna Ryder Richardson and Cerys gossip about Katie. The Welsh favourite asked: "Did she sleep with Alan Sugar?"

Rodney asks Cerys to tell him about her relationship with the father of her kids, but she shakes her head. An uncomfortable silence falls, before she blurts out: "It just didn't work out."

Watch what happens on ITV1 tonight at 9 pm.

I'm A Celebrity Starts With A 1000 Feet Bungee Jump

So I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here has kicked off and the television programme starts tonight on ITV1 at 9 pm.

The contestants have alreadsy made camp via kayak and 1000 feet bungee jumps out of a helicopter.

Anna Ryder-Richardson had to pluck up a lot of courage to follow Cerys Matthews and leap out of the helicopter. Understandably petrified tears were streaming down her face before she jumped.

Once Anna was lowered to the ground she said, "That was horrible, it was so horrible. I can't stand my legs are like jelly." She went on to say that it was worse than childbirth!


Cerys Matthews and Anna Ryder-Richardson preparing to bungee jump

And to think Malcolm McLaren is now saying the programme is fixed. He also said, "The trials are tricks to fool the public about a danger that isn't there." Wonder if he's ever jumped 1000 feet out of a helicopter. The man is moaning because he chickened out.

Of course, the bushtucker trials are well planned and tested to ensure no one is dangerously hurt - but they still have to be done. McLaren won't be missed he's a bit too full of himself. He reckoned that I'm A celeb were paying him £350,000 so that 'they had at least one famous face.' There's not much to add to that is there? Him, a famous face?

The bookies early favourites to win are Gemma (9-2), Marc (11-2), Jason (11-2) and Cerys (7-1).

Time will tell.

I'm A Celebrity Countdown - 3 Days To Go

3 DAYS TO GO

We should know the full, official I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! some time to today. In the meantime contestants have been arriving in Brisbane, Australia. Some late negotiations are still taking place.

Gemma Atkinson arrived saying, "I'm looking forward to meeting some jungle hunks." She was followed by Jason "J" Brown who reckoned, "Gemma's got some great assets – I'm definitely going to throw myself at anything in there." He also went on to say, "As for Bushtucker Trials, I'm up for anything. I'll give it all a go. I'll have a nibble on a crocodile's nadger – just as long as it's not an elephant's!"

Others already in Brisbane include: Marc Bannerman and John Burton Race.

Anna Ryder Richardson and Katie Hopkins have left the UK and should therefore touch down in Aussie today.

Malcolm McLaren, Janice Dickinson, Cerys Matthews expected in I'm A Celeb

Who Is Going On I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here?

Following the rumours and secret reports who have we got so far that are tipped for the next I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!?

Okay, here's a list the names mentioned on the I'm A Celebrity grapevine. The names with links are celebs we have written about so far:

Gemma Atkinson, Katie Hopkins, Malcolm McLaren, Cerys Matthews, Koo Stark, Kelly Osbourne, Richard Fairbrass, Jimmy White, Claire Richards, Chantelle Houghton, Gene Simmons and Paris Hilton.

Of course the programme makers like to tease us with false names and red herrings while others jump on the publicity bandwagon. Eventually the 'real' truth will prevail.

Today the Daily Star Sunday reports that basketball and reality show star Dennis Rodman is on standby to 'cause a rumble in the jungle.' A show source is alleged to have said, "We plan to put him in later - but all of that could change. We like the idea of letting stars settle in camp and then sending in a few people to mix it up."

Presenters Ant and Dec have now jetted out to Australia to prepare for the show - what a tough life they lead!

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! starts on Monday, 12th of November.

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Cerys Matthews Says It's Not A Jungle Fact

Cerys Matthews, or Cerys Elizabeth Philip Matthews to be precise, has denied tabloid reports that she will appear on the November I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!

The former Catatonia frontwoman, aged 38, has recently returned to Wales after divorcing her music producer husband.

Cerys said, "Well, I am now divorced. I've not done an interview about it. What am I meant to say? I was always going to come back. It's a long way from Pembrokeshire to Nashville. The pull for me was my children and the freedom they have here. In Nashville I was always an immigrant with two young children. I really did love it, I was at home there as an adult. I would have stayed, but I didn't feel ready for my children to not have the same background as me."

When asked about I'm A Celebrity Cerys Matthews answered, "Everyone asks me this. It's not a fact. I'm not on the blinking 'dancing with the stars' thing and they said I was going to be on there as well. I've only been in the country three days and they've got me on every single show."

So there you go, from the horses mouth so to speak. Cerys says she isn't heading for the jungle despite newspaper reports that she has been signed up and is ready to munch on those kangaroo 'thingies'.

Time will tell.