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Carol Vorderman reveals why she opted for a swimming costume for I'm A Celebrity shower

The star appeared in the 2016 series of the show

November 17, 2022

I’m A Celebrity’s shower has seen its fair share of stars over the years - from Myleene Klass’ white bikini to Mike Tindall’s teeny trunks in the latest series.

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Now, Carol Vorderman has revealed that it was “weird” freshening up while faced with three cameras - and it influenced her choice of swimwear.

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The star, 61, placed eighth on the hit ITV show in 2016, which saw Scarlet Moffatt go on to be crowned winner. In a new interview, she has described the outdoor shower as an “uncomfortable” experience which lead her to opt for a one-piece over a bikini. 

Speaking to the In A Good Place podcast, the former Countdown host said: “It's very uncomfortable. I found it uncomfortable mostly because you could see three cameras

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“You could see where they were positioned and there was nowhere to hide. I wore swimming costumes rather than a bikini deliberately. It is a weird thing, that shower.” She added that broadcasting the shower scenes was “of its time” and they “don't do it now”.

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Carol Vorderman appeared in the 2016 series

Carol is one of the key contenders set to make a return to the show when they hold an ‘all star’ special in South Africa next year. The upcoming spin-off will bring 15 past contestants back to the jungle once more - with Gillian McKeith, Georgia Toffolo and Amir Khan among those rumoured to be reappearing.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “Carol was always top of the producers' wish list: in some ways she was the perfect campmate. She was funny, outspoken and intelligent and let's just say she gave the younger girls a run for their money in the jungle shower.”

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