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Christopher Megrath

I'm A Celebrity star taps out from trial before entering the jungle

I'm A Celebrity's Babatunde Aléshé was unable to complete the first trial before having to back out.

The celebrities haven't even touched down in camp yet and one has already reportedly tapped out of a trial. Comedian and Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé found himself 32 storeys up in the air as he and two others were forced to walk across a wobbling platform on the Gold Coast's Focus Building.

Accompanied by Charlene White and Jill Scott, the celebrities were given a rundown of challenge specifics but it took more than 45 minutes to begin. Both women stormed The Ledge - the challenge's new name - but Babatunde continued to shuffle back and forth on the platform before continuously returning to the roof.

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Babatunde was papped looking uncomfortable during the challenge as he held his head in his hands. The star's apprehension prompted producers to thoroughly inspect the platform for issues or faults but, in the end, he did not manage to see the trial through to the end.

Several onlookers shared their thoughts as they called the star "nervous" and expected he wasn't able to finish the challenge. One person added: "He shuffled and stopped and left Charlene out on her ledge for several minutes. After that Jill wasted no time and got straight out to join her."

The celebrities have been split into three groups before entering the jungle this Sunday.

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