Marvin Humes and Danielle Harold break down in tears as I’m A Celebrity stars win letters from home

THERE was not a dry eye in the I'm A Celebrity camp tonight after the stars received their letters from home.

JLS star Marvin Humes and ex-EastEnders actress Danielle Harold were among the stars who broke down in tears as they received their letters from their loved ones.

Tonight, the campmates worked together to win each other’s letters from home. 

Round one saw Danielle, Nick, Frankie, Sam and Nigel work together to win the other five campmates’ mail. 

Sam read the instructions which said: “Celebrities, in front of you are five letters from home.

"Throughout the game each letter will move towards a shredder, one arrow at a time. Next to the letters is the ball run.

"The ball run consists of five pieces of pipe, one for each of you.

"The pipes can only be moved up and down by pulling on the ropes.

"For every ball you successfully transfer from one side of the ball run, to the other, a red light will come on and you will win one of the letters from home.

"You will have 15 minutes in total to win as many letters as you can. You should now decide the order the letters should be saved.

Starting in position one for the most valuable down to position five, which will be the last letter saved.”

The celebrities risked the letters being shredded if they weren’t quick enough. 

They opted to put the letters in the order with Nella in position one through to Fred as follows: Nella, Marvin, Josie, Tony, Fred. 

Frankie said: “The key was patience, steady hands and do it slowly.”

They successfully won all of the letters. 

Next, Marvin, Fred, Nella, Josie and Tony played for the former five’s letters. 

They opted to put the letters in the order with Danielle in position one through to Sam as follows: Danielle, Nick, Nigel, Frankie, Sam.

They also won all of the letters. 

Marvin said: “It took a while to get the gameplay right but once we got there we then found our rhythm.”

Later in camp they read their letters to each other - but it didn't take long before the campmates to get emotional.

Nick read Fred’s from his family. It read: “Hi Papa, we miss seeing your face every day and hearing your loud laugh. But it gives us so much comfort to see you on the TV every evening.

Tony read Sam’s from his Strictly girlfriend Zara McDermott: "It’s your Goose here. Keep shining, keep lighting up the camp in your special way and know just how beautiful a person everyone thinks you are.” 

While Josie read Nigel’s letter from his four children: “To Dad, you’ve achieved so much over the years but nothing has made us prouder than showing people who you really are. Why are we not shocked at you effortlessly sinking those dirty pints?”

Things got more emotional as Sam read Tony’s letter from wife Rachael: “Hey Ant, we love you so much and Carson keeps asking for you - sometimes kindness and support has shown the world the real you. I can’t believe you did the drinking Trial, don’t expect me to kiss you.”

Then Nigel stepped up and read out Josie’s letter from son Reggie, leaving the This Morning star sobbing: “Hello Mummy, I hope you are having the best time in the jungle, I have been watching you at home with Daddy. The snakes and spiders look scary mummy, but you are doing a good job. I love you and miss you.”

For Danielle her letter was read by Nella, as the EastEnders star wept: “Dear Danielle, I’m shocked how many fears you are conquering. Keep being you and let the world see how kind hearted and supportive you are.

"You and Josie absolutely smashed that Trial, you’ve always been our Tinkerbell. We love you,Nan and Grandad, are both so proud of you and watch you every night.” 

Marvin’s letter from Rochelle got the JLS star teary-eyed: “Hey baby, Blake is talking so much more and has been telling his friends at nursery that his dad now ‘works in the jungle’.

“It’s so weird not having my best mate here. Love Roch, Alaia, Valle and Blake.”

Danielle read Nella’s letter from godmother Deborah: “Hey Nells, we want you to know just how immensely proud of you we all are. You’re a shining example for all of us. An inspiration in every sense of the word. Every night we get together and watch you take on the scary Trials and challenges. We all miss you so much and cannot wait to give you all big hugs when we see you. 

Marvin read for Nick from his partner Sarah: “Hi babe, we’ve not yet seen any hunger tantrums from you yet. So here’s to you being cured of your midnight feasts. I love you so much and cannot wait to see you.” 

Fred read Frankie’s letter from his wife Catherine: “Honey, I’ve missed you more than I could ever have imagined. You are doing brilliantly and the fact that you faced two of your biggest fears reminds us of how strong and determined you are.” 

I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues Monday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.