Joel Dommett might not be one of the most famous of this year’s ‘I’m A Celebrity’ contestants, but anyone who’s seen his appearances either on ‘Impractical Jokers UK’ or various panel shows will know he could well be one of the most memorable.
For anyone hoping to get to know the British stand-up comedian and actor a little better can check out our 9 Facts In 90 Seconds below...
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1. He’s had to cancel some of his tour dates to do ‘I’m A Celebrity’
While Joel says being in the jungle will mark the longest period he has ever not done stand-up, he is hoping the experience will provide him with some new material. “Hopefully I will get a few stories out of it!” he says.
2. He’s had small parts in a number of dramas
As well as being a comic, Joel has also turned his hand to acting, having played D.C. Sweeney in E4 teen drama ‘Skins’. He also starred in all six episodes of Charlie Brooker-produced sitcom ‘Popatron’, as well as having small roles in ‘Casualty’ (obv) and ‘Inspector Lynley’.
3. His past colleagues include Nicole Scherzinger
Having been a panel show regular on the likes of ‘Sweat The Small Stuff’ and ‘Reality Bites’, in October 2015, Joel became a panellist on Sky1’s ‘Bring The Noise’, on a team captained by the ‘X Factor’ judge.
4. He was the victim of a sex tape leak
The comedian spoke of how he was blackmailed by the owners of Twitter account ‘Celebrity Busted’ when they obtained a video of him in an explicit Skype call.
He later penned an article about his embarrassment for the BBC after his tape hit the web, writing: “It turns out I wasn’t having Skype sex at all, instead someone was basically watching me watching porn. Like a perverted ‘Gogglebox’.”
5. He is only one of two single campmates this year
But he says he’s not looking to find love in the jungle anyway. “It is an enclosed scenario and I will try not to let feelings be known whilst an entire nation watches you!” he explains. And here was us hoping for Joel to have a Bushtucker romance with fellow singleton Carol Vorderman.
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6. He served as a hype man for none other than Justin Bieber
He recently revealed he did 10 minutes of stand up at the start of a Bieber gig, describing it as “utterly mental”.
He said: “10,000 people just going crazy and I just had to go and do stand-up - and of course they didn’t want stand-up comedy! It was really fun in the end, it was just epic. I had to bring Reggie Yates up on stage. Everyone just going super-crazy. Then I had to go and do a stand-up comedy gig in front of 30 people that hated me. That’s the brilliant thing about stand-up. If you feel brilliant it will make you feel shit tomorrow.”
7. He’s under no delusions about his celebrity status, compared to his campmates
“I would like to think I am in the realm of ‘up and coming’,” he says. “It will be a good opportunity for people to get to know who I am and hopefully I will come across in a nice way and they will think ‘aww he is nice, I want to marry him’.”
8. There’s one trial in particular he’s really looking forward to doing
He explains: “I’d love to do Cyclone at the end when they go down the waterslide. It looks a lot of fun.”
9. He’s a bit of a secret rocker
In a blog on his official website, he describes his days as the frontman of a Nu Metal covers band Psirus, joking: “This was obviously pre-Miley so it sounded OK... but clearly we didn’t know psoriasis was a thing.”
‘I’m A Celebrity’ launches on Sunday 13 November at 9pm on ITV.
'I'm A Celebrity' 2016 Campmates
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Carol Vorderman(02 of11)
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TV presenter Age: 55 Date of birth: December 24th 1960 Phobias: I am not a scaredy cat but I am not a great swimmer. I won’t be very good on the underwater tasks Missing any special occasion: No Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: People think I am more serious than I am. But I am not, I love having a proper laugh Role in the camp: Mothering type, I will be Aunty Carol. Miss most: Aside from my family, my aeroplane Dream camper: Eamonn Holmes, I want to see him suffer in a Bushtucker Trial Relationship status: Single (credit:ITV)
Larry Lamb(03 of11)
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Actor Age: 68 Date of birth: 1st October 1947 Phobias: I don’t have any, however the thing with actng is if something goes wrong, it can be pretty scary Missing any special occasion: No, but as an actor you are always missing weddings and birthdays because you’re away so much Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: It would be nice to be me rather than a role I’m playing Role in the camp: Cook Miss most: My family, friends and a cup of tea Dream camper: Barack Obama Relationship status: Long term partner (credit:ITV)
Ola Jordan(04 of11)
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Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Age: 34 Date of birth: 30th September 1982 Phobias: Spiders, rats, snakes – I hate them all! Missing any special occasion: A few work commitments Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: A chance for me to go into the camp with no big hair, make up and skimpy dresses on. I want people to realise I’m a normal girl. Role in the camp: The person who wants to have fun Miss most: My family and phone Dream camper: Hugh Jackman Relationship status: Married (credit:ITV)
Sam Quek(05 of11)
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Olympic hockey player Age: 28 Date of birth: 18th October 1988 Phobias: Cockroaches, spiders and anything small Missing any special occasion: No, my coach has given me some time off after the Olympics until February 2017 Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: That I am not a hard, emotionless athlete. I do have emotions. Role in the camp: The fun games initiator, a team player. Miss most: Contact with the outside world and not being able to speak to my boyfriend and family. Dream camper: Nicole Scherzinger Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Scarlett Moffatt(06 of11)
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'Gogglebox' star Age: 26 Date of birth: 17th October 1990 Phobias: Small spaces, the dark, walking across bridges, clowns – but hopefully there won’t be too many of those in the Jungle Missing any special occasion: A few Gogglebox bits and pieces, my Aunt’s birthday Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: It will be nice to show people that I have legs! Role in the camp: The person who will keep spirits up in the camp Miss most: My family, friends and a cup of tea Dream camper: Mary Berry Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Adam Thomas(07 of11)
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'Emmerdale' actor Age: 28 Date of birth: 11th August 1988 Phobias: Spiders, cockroaches – anything like that! Missing any special occasion: Emmerdale Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There aren’t any really, I just want to show I can really put myself out there and rise to the challenge Role in the camp: I won’t be the chef, I can only cook beans on toast! I’d say I am easy going Miss most: My little boy Dream camper: Leonardo DiCaprio Relationship status: Engaged (credit:ITV)
Jordan Banjo(08 of11)
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Dancer with Diversity Age: 23 Date of birth: 31st December 1992 Phobias: Snakes and spiders Missing any special occasion: Several Diversity commitments including The Royal Variety Performance, a Diversity TV show rehearsal and a few gigs Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing but I want to prove I am not a wimp Role in the camp: Team player Miss most: My dance group members and the routine of life that you take for granted Dream camper: Will Smith Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Lisa Snowden(09 of11)
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TV and radio presenter Age: 44 Date of birth: 22nd January 1972 Phobias: I’ve never had to put myself in a situation like this but lack of food, surviving with nothing and not having any outside contact is going to be tough Missing any special occasion: No, I am such a ‘family bod’ that if I’d had a wedding or anything like that, then it would have played a big part in my decision to do it or not Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’ve never thought about what the public think of me – I am going to do the best I can Role in the camp: Cook – I love food! Miss most: My family and phone, I speak to them all the time Dream camper: Bear Grylls Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Joel Dommett(10 of11)
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Comedian Age: 31 Date of birth: 8th June 1985 Phobias: I am scared of that question in case of what might happen! Missing any special occasion: I have had to cancel a few tour dates Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There isn’t one really, but It’s a good opportunity for people to get to know who I am...hopefully they’ll be like aww he’s nice I want to marry him. Role in the camp: The comforter who will raise spirits Miss most: Food and my daily routine Dream camper: Can I bring my best mate Steve? He isn’t famous though Relationship status: Single (credit:ITV)
Wayne Bridge(11 of11)
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Footballer Age: 36 Date of birth: 5th August 1980 Phobias: Absolutely everything! Rats, spiders, cockroaches, snakes, claustrophobia, sleeping in the Jungle – I am bricking myself Missing any special occasion: The tenth birthday of my son, Jaydon, but hopefully he will think his Daddy is cool for going into the Jungle Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I want people to get to know me. I’ve not given many interviews in the past or put myself in front of the camera. My fellow footballers will be shocked I am doing something like this Role in the camp: The person to initiate games, fun and exercises Miss most: Aside from my wife and children, my phone, bed, pillow and sugar Dream camper: Floyd Mayweather Relationship status: Married (credit:ITV)