Gemma Collins, 45, Sparks Buzz with Dramatic Debut as She Faces Supersized Eating Trial in Episode 2 of 'I'm a Celebrity South Africa' – Photos

The television personality walked into the bush for episode two, sat down at a table opposite Craig Charles, and left viewers considerably more impressed than they were expecting. See all the action in the images waiting for you at the end of this article.

Gemma Collins, 45, made her debut in the South Africa camp during the second episode of "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa," and was thrown straight into a head-to-head eating trial with fellow new arrival Craig Charles by hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

Seven rounds of increasingly challenging "delicacies" stood between the pair and dinner for their campmates.

The trial opened with Critter Canapés — blended ants' eggs piped onto critter pastry crackers. Both contestants had to secretly choose how many they could eat, with the higher number committed to finishing the full count.

Collins pledged eight crackers and Charles pledged seven, meaning the former had to eat every single one to claim the points for her team. She gagged and cried through all of them, but still finished.

Round two brought cocktail sausages made from bull's penis. Charles pledged ten portions and Collins pledged five, so he took on the full ten for his team. He powered through and won every point.

Round three was Terror-ine — chicken hearts and intestines. Charles chose three portions and Collins chose two. He attempted all three but could not finish, and Collins, needing only two portions to claim her points, also could not manage it.

Fish Eye Pie arrived in round four — critter pastry filled with fish eyes. Both chose one piece each before being offered a bonus point for a second. Collins said no, Charles said yes, and he finished it.

Round five, Brain Freeze made from springbok brain, produced the trial's most memorable exchange. When offered a bonus point for a second portion, Collins agreed and Charles did not.

But in the end, the television personality just could not keep it down. The round ultimately ended in a forfeit, with the 45-year-old declaring, "Sorry. I can't. I'm going to be hospitalised." Charles was then offered the same bonus point for his single portion, but he declined.

Round six was Pig Nodies, made from pig testicles. Collins pledged two portions and Charles stopped at one. This time, she delivered on both and claimed the points.

Then came the finale. Bloody Mury shots, a blend of bull's heart and blood, started with both contestants choosing ten portions each. The numbers crept steadily upwards as neither backed down, until Collins declared she would down the entire tray of 30.

Charles matched her without hesitation, turning the round into a flat race against the clock, with 30 points for whoever got there first. However, viewers will have to return for the next episode to find out who won.

Still, fans watching at home were quick to respond, and the praise came immediately. "Well done Gemma, I'd be sick if I tried that, you're a star!" one viewer wrote, while others seemed taken aback.

"Like a different lady .. so impressed [sic]," one commented, while another added, "She's like a different person."

The price of appearing on such a trial also inspired some reflection. "I could NEVER do eating trials unless I got paid more than 5 million pounds," one viewer shared, which felt entirely reasonable given the menu.

Several viewers also took notice of Gemma Collins's appearance on screen. "Thought Gemma had lost a lot of weight," one wrote, while another typed, "Thought she had lost alot of weight she won't last [sic]."

A third jumped in with some context, noting, "I thought the same but this was last year so maybe she has since this was filmed."

As for what comes next in camp, at least one viewer was already weighing what lies ahead. "Hard to imagine GC doing any physical tasks or ones with height involved ..but she my surprise us all... [sic]," they added.

Whatever the next episode holds, the trial itself needs to be seen to be believed. Scroll down for a full look at the action as it unfolded, straight from the South African bush.

However, this is not the only reason Collins has been making headlines as of late. As we previously reported, the TV personality took to Instagram on 1 April 2026 to announce she had quietly wed in a private ceremony, posting a photo of herself in a floor-length white gown and veil in a post that had amassed over 45,500 likes at the time of writing.

In her caption, Collins wrote, "Hey guys I got married in secret recently I didn't marry as the GC i married as the girl @rami_hawash_ knows pre fame."

"It was the most beautiful day with the most beautiful people in a room filled with love 🤍 sadly the stories started to circulate so I have had to share this with you all now is the time 🤍 ©," the caption continued.

However, fans were quick to clock the calendar, as one person commented, "April fools? 😂" The gown itself also raised eyebrows. "I only know this is April Fools because your dress is too basic for the GC 🤣🤣💗," one commenter noted.

A third observer replied, "Right! Initially I was like woah she's gone really simple that doesn't add up, hang on, what day is it today [sic]? 😂😂" A fourth was equally unconvinced, adding, "April fools!!! 😂 The GC wouldn't have a quiet wedding and a plain dress 😂💒."

One fan appeared to have attended the wedding in spirit, writing, "It was such a beautiful day 🥹🙌🏻 loved being your flower boys and when Victoria Beckham gave us all a Jepic dance." Another hinted they might know a little more, as they shared, "Is there were you were on that secret holiday [sic] 😉 🤣🤣."

Whether it was a genuine announcement, an elaborate wind-up, or simply the GC having a bit of fun on the most suspicious date in the calendar, one thing was certain — even Collins's alleged wedding dress could start a debate.