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Jessica Sansome & Andrew Brookes

I'm A Celebrity fans say Helen Flanagan 'different person' this time around

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa fans say Helen Flanagan is a "different person" this time around. The former Coronation Street star, known as Rosie Webster on the ITV soap, is showing a different side to herself in the South Africa jungle camp.

The mum-of-three took part in the pre-recorded all stars edition of the ITV reality show in Kruger National Park more than a decade on from entering the Australian jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in 2012. Back then, Helen was eliminated on day 16 after being voted by the public to take part in seven bushtucker trials in a row - and refusing to attempt some of the challenges.

However, Helen hasn't shied away from the challenges she has faced this time. That is despite the celebrities, who are all memorable contestants from previous I'm A Celeb series, facing "bigger and tougher" challenges than their first jungle stints, according to ITV.

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The 32-year-old leapt across giant balls suspended in the air as part of her first challenge to get into the camp. Despite not reaching the star at the end, fans were impressed with her pluck in tackling the Newton's Cradle challenge, reported the MEN.

She later told cricket star Phil Tufnell and ex-javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread that she was having a 'mind chat' while suspended in the air, reassuring herself: "You are safe. You are calm, you can do this. Wait for the wind to calm down and jump."

Helen was then chosen for the latest trial alongside retired boxer Amir Khan and singer-turned-presenter Myleene Klass on Monday night's episode (May 1). She stepped up confidently to climb a tower suspended over the edge of a mountain 1,100 metres high in the ‘World’s End’ challenge.

When asked how she was feeling about the trial, Helen told hosts Ant and Dec: "I am really scared but guys but I’m not going to let you down, I’m going to do it." And the actress delivered, as she bagged all 11 stars alongside Amir and Myleene - securing a good meal for the whole camp.

Her admirable attitude was not lost on viewers who praised her on social media, with @_erinz_ noting: "Helen Flanagan is a different woman!! I remember all the wasted trials from her not even attempting them last time - now she’s absolutely smashing it, it’s amazing #ImACeleb."

@WhoPotterVian joked: "Helen Flanagan the first to get a star in a heights challenge?!? Has she regenerated into a different woman like the Doctor from Doctor Who?!?" @andrewmcb tweeted: "Helen Flanagan got a different script this time round #ImACeleb."

@LaurenTaylor95_ agreed: "I actually love how amazing Helen is doing this time round! She’s like a completely different person!" @PastelUnicorn5 added: "Helen is like a completely different woman to the first time she was on this and I am so proud of her #ImACeleb."

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