A sudden and violent storm forced an immediate evacuation of the I’m A Celebrity camp, triggering serious safety concerns for the contestants.
The decision to move the celebrities came swiftly as weather contingencies were activated, sending them scrambling for shelter in the Bush Telegraph while the tempest raged.
Returning to camp wasn’t a simple matter of resuming life as normal; a painstaking effort to dry soaked clothes and belongings around a crackling campfire followed the ordeal.
This wasn’t just a heavy rainstorm. Australia is known for its extreme weather, and this particular system unleashed hailstones of astonishing size – some reaching a staggering 9cm in diameter, comparable to cricket balls.
The dangerous conditions extended beyond the immediate threat of the storm itself. The excessive moisture created a breeding ground for leeches, a common but unwelcome hazard on the Gold Coast.
While the celebrities sought refuge, the nearby city of Brisbane, just 70 miles away, bore the brunt of the storm’s fury, experiencing powerful winds, torrential rain, and the same massive hailstones.
Thousands of residents in Brisbane were left without power as the storm swept through, highlighting the sheer intensity and widespread impact of the weather event.
