Ferne McCann heaps praise on Carol Vorderman’s bikini body, as Phillip Schofield predicts I’m A Celebrity romance with Joel Dommett

FERNE McCann has heaped praise on Carol Vorderman,  55, after she showed off her incredible bikini body on I'm A Celebrity  - before discussing a potential jungle romance with Joel Dommett.

The star appeared on This Morning to give her views on the latest series of the jungle show, and admitted she's "jealous" it's not her facing the gruelling Bushtucker Trials.

In fact, Ferne admitted she'd happily eat THREE spiders if it meant a ticket back Down Under.

"I’m actually jealous. It was the most exciting time of my life to date,"; she told hosts Holly and Phil.

As Holly asked if she’d eat three spiders in a row to get in, Ferne admitted: “Yes”, prompting Holly to reply: “You weirdo.”

Stars on this year's show include everyone from Gogglebox favourite Scarlett Moffatt, to Countdown legend Carol Vorderman.

Speaking about Carol's recent bath scene, Ferne gushed over her ageless figure, saying: "Her body is rocking. At 55 she looks absolutely incredible."

And the trio even gave their best attempt to predict the latest jungle romance, as Phil said: "She [Carol] likes Joel doesn’t she?”

Ferne replied: ";Everyone got excited about me and George last year, no matter how many times I said we’re just friends. People love a jungle romance."

In fact, Carol and Joel's 'flirting' cause a fan meltdown last night, as the pair discussed maths together.

After the first show of the news series, fans rushed to Twitter to share their views on presenter Ant's new beard, and Ferne admitted: "Ant’s beard is seriously sexy."

It comes after Carol stripped off to a plunging black swimsuit as she sat around chatting with her new campmates last night.

The sexy number showed off her impressive cleavage and trim waist – which will no doubt help the Countdown star notch up some more admirers.

Carol – who only entered the jungle yesterday – is already rather taken with her mates and gushed:  “I love the conversations.  There’s a lo

t of laughs.  Such a lovely bunch of people.”

Opening up to the group,  she confessed that she was “happily single” at the moment.

Laughing, she added: “I’ve had too many.”

Former Strictly dancer Ola Jordan then asked her if she was “single and ready to mingle?” . . . to which Carol replied: “I do alright!”

Carol was previously dating toy boy Graham Duff for four years before they split in 2015.

She later revealed the 14-year age gap was a ‘bit silly’ saying: “I’m not opposed to going out with someone ten years younger, it’s acceptable. But Duffy was 14 years younger – that was a bit silly really.”

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