I’m A Celeb contestants address what female stars do when they’re on their periods
Former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Frankie Bridge has lifted the lid on what really goes on behind the scenes in the jungle – including what happens when a campmate gets their period.
Because while viewers might be more concerned about the Bushtucker Trials, dodgy dinners and who’s having a meltdown around the campfire, there's another very normal part of life that doesn't simply stop because you're in the middle of the Australian jungle: menstruation.
And given that I'm A Celebrity typically runs for around three weeks, it's hardly surprising that a contestant's cycle might coincide with filming.
Now, the former Saturday’s singer, who appeared on the show back in 2021, answered the question we've all been curious about, revealing exactly how female campmates manage their periods while living in the jungle.
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Taking to Instagram for a fan Q&A, the former pop star shared a fascinating insight about life in camp.
A fan wrote: ‘Possibly a little TMI but was there special allowance for anybody having their period?"
The third-place finalist and Loose Women panelist responded: "Lots of period questions. I was dreading having one in the camp! Think most of us were!" Frankie declared that no particular concessions were given, saying: "But eco-friendly sanitary products are supplied and there's a medic on site at all times. So if anyone was in pain, relief could be offered obviously."
This isn't the first time a celeb has spoken about the realities of getting their period while on the hit show. Back in 2014, Kendra Wilkinson struggled during her third Bushtucker Trial, Catacombs of Doom, openly admitting that being on her period wasn't helping matters.
The former Playboy model was tasked with retrieving stars while facing baby crocodiles, fish guts and snakes, but her fear soon got the better of her. Despite managing to collect a couple of stars, she eventually gave up, shouting the show's iconic phrase: “I’m a celebrity… get me out of here!”
Kendra ultimately managed to secure just two stars during the trial, having spent more than a quarter of her time hesitating before taking on the challenge. “I’m so scared, I don’t like this stuff,” she admitted, as her nerves prevented her from completing the task.
Fans won't have to wait long for the new series. With the 2026 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! just around the corner, we're sure there'll be plenty more jungle secrets to uncover.
The 26th series kicks off on Monday 16 November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant and Dec returning to host the action live from Australia. This year's confirmed line-up includes former England footballer Wayne Rooney, Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page, Love Island favourite Chloe Burrows, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and TV presenter AJ Odudu.
They'll be joined by Paralympian Ade Adepitan, comedian Jack Skipper, model Leomie Anderson, Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and YouTube star Sharky.
Topics: TV And Film, Celebrity, ITV, Women's Health, Periods
Greg Harris
