I'm A Celeb camp set to be battered by thunderstorms, flash flooding and hailstones 'the size of a hen's egg' as severe weather warning is issued just days before show launch

Published: 04:57 EST, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 05:33 EST, 11 November 2026 The I’m A Celebrity camp is set to be battered by a thunderstorm - just five days before the launch episode.ITV bosses are putting plans in place to limit any damage to the site before the contestants enter the camp.Heavy downpour in Dungay, New South Wales, where the show is filmed, is expected on Wednesday and Thursday - with between 5-15mm of rain falling and strong winds sweeping the site.The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds, the possibility of giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding for parts of New South Wales.A giant hailstone is categorised by meteorologists as being the size of a hen’s egg. The I'm A Celeb camp set to be battered by thunderstorms, flash flooding and hailstones 'the size of a hen's egg' just days before the show's launch, (pictured: New South Wales) Heavy downpour in Dungay, New South Wales, where the show is filmed, is expected on Wednesday and Thursday - with between 5-15mm of rain falling and strong winds sweeping the site, (a still of the camp) I’m A Celebrity – which is presented by Declan Donnelly, 51, and Ant McPartlin, 50 – will be back on ITV on Monday, November 16The weather can lead to blood-sucking leeches infesting the camp and can also cause the site’s creeks to flood.Previous storms have seen rivers connected to the camp bursting their banks and farms in the surrounding area of Dungay submerged in three-metre floods.A show source told the Daily Mail: ‘Never underestimate the Gold Coast weather, it can go from 30-degree heat to storms in minutes.‘But the I’m A Celebrity production team are the best in the business and are used to working in all weather conditions.‘There are contingencies in place for all weather scenarios.’It could mean bad news for the stars preparing to take part in this year’s show.‘The torrential rain does however mean campmates could arrive at a wet and soggy camp,’ the source added.The State Emergency Service has urged residents to stay indoors, keep away from windows and ensure children and pets are kept safely inside.I’m A Celebrity – which is presented by Declan Donnelly, 51, and Ant McPartlin, 50 – will be back on ITV on Monday, November 16.On the line-up this year is Wayne Rooney, Chloe Burrows, Joanna Page, Ricky Wilson, Ade Adepitan, Sharky, AJ Odudu, Mariella Frostrup, Leomie Anderson, Claire Sweeney, Leigh Francis and Jack Skipper. A warning from the Bureau of Meteorology for parts of NSW was released last week A large hailstorm is developing in parts of Queensland