I’m A Celeb star Danny Jones’ Bushtucker Trials at risk after health battle that made him think he was DYING
DANNY Jones has yet to enter the I’m A Celeb jungle – but his future Bushtucker Trials may be at risk.
McFly star Danny, 38, is among the famous faces believed to have signed up for the ITV show.
Speaking previously to The Bolton News, the musician discussed his battle with anxiety.
Revealing he hadn’t had an anxiety attack since 2013, Danny said: “At times it was so horrible.
“I experienced claustrophobia, coming out in cold sweats, feeling a band tightening around my chest and worrying I was having a heart attack.
“It’s so scary and I’ve felt like I was dying on occasions. You can’t believe your body can do that to you. I was also plagued with dark thoughts I couldn’t control.”
As I’m A Celeb viewers know, feeling claustrophobic comes with the territory on many Bushtucker Trials.
These challenges have seen celebrities enclosed in tight spaces, usually enduring some type of critter.
It’s all in a bid to win much-needed food for the whole camp.
Meanwhile, The Sun revealed how Danny has been drafted into I’m A Celeb to replace another star.
He is reportedly set to replace boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury, who is said to have pulled out.
Danny is also following in the footsteps of bandmate Dougie Poynter and his other bandmate Tom Fletcher‘s wife Giovanna – who have both previously won the show.
A jungle insider said: “As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he’ll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home.
“All the McFly guys are gym fanatics and Danny in particular has a great physique – which he’s bound to show off in the jungle.
“He’ll be keeping up with the proud tradition of I’m A Celebrity hunks who’ve been on the show over the years including Owen Warner and Joel Dommett.
“And he’ll fill the jungle hunk gap left by Tommy Fury after he declined the opportunity earlier this month.”
What actually is anxiety?
Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid.
It is a natural human response when we feel under threat, and most people experience it at times.
Anxiety becomes a mental health problem if it impacts your ability to live your life as fully as you want to. For example:
- If your feelings of anxiety are very strong or last a long time
- Your fears or worries are out of proportion to the situation
- You avoid situations that might cause you to feel anxious
- Your worries feel very distressing or are hard to control
- You find it hard to go about your everyday life
- You regularly experience symptoms of anxiety
There are dozens of symptoms of anxiety that can affect the body and the mind.
This can be everything from a churning feeling in your stomach to sleeping problems to feeling like the world is speeding up or slowing down.
Around one in 10 people in the UK have anxiety at any one time.
There are various treatments available, including self-help resources, talking therapies, and medication.
If you struggling with anxiety, speak to your GP or call Mind’s infoline on 0300 123 3393.
Source: Mind
Danny also won series five of The Masked Singer, disguised as “Piranha”.
Other rumoured names for I’m A Celeb include Coleen Rooney, GK Barry and Coronation Street star Alan Halsall.
Who will emerge victorious and be crowned as King or Queen of the Jungle?
I’m A Celebrity returns to ITV and ITVX on November 17.