How I’m A Celeb campmates are punished if they’re caught breaking rules

Amid confusion over what is considered 'contraband' in the I'm A Celeb jungle this year, fans of the show have been left wondering how stars caught breaking the rules might be punished.

The curiosity comes after ITV viewers noticed this week that several campmates appear to be wearing make-up - something which has been banned from celeb luggage for the last 22 years.

IAC stars being punished by producers for breaking rules isn't exactly a new addition to the long-standing reality show.

I mean, I'm sure we all remember back in 2019, when Hollywood star Caitlyn Jenner shared a scrap of her roast dinner with sportsman co-star Ian Wright after he was told he wasn't allowed to get in on the action. After sneakily sharing some corn on the cob and piece of chicken with him, ITV exposed the pair, handing her team a penalty the following day by removing one of their stars.

Another year, ex-Olympian Fatima Whitbread scolded her campmates for sneaking some tea bags, mints, coffee, and salt into the jungle in the hope of spicing up their lackluster daily meals.

Countless celebs have also been forced to hand over any contraband items they've hidden within their belongings, placing them into the Bush Telegraph's dedicated amnesty bowl or facing the wrath of a more severe punishment.

And speaking on the jungle hit's spin-off series last night, former winner Joel Dommett said punishments aren't taken lightly, claiming that even joining in with the cooking process when you're not the 'camp chef' can earn you some harsh consequences.

Fans couldn't help but notice Tulisa's glamorous appearance (ITV)

"They do get punished," he explained this week. "If someone gets involved in cooking and is not the chef, usually they take away a star."

And now that viewers have seen N-Dubz star Tulisa, Loose Women's Jane Moore, and Coleen Rooney allegedly donning a full face of make-up, questions are being asked about whether this is allowed, or whether they'll soon be punished for their actions.

One X user penned: "Why isn't Tulisa and Jane's make-up coming off?"

"Ummmmm…. is Tulisa wearing make-up?" wondered a second, while a third echoed: "Sorry, but how have Tulisa & Jane still got make-up on?"

And a fourth piped up: "Wait why is Jane also wearing makeup... have they changed the rules this year?"

Another I'm A Celeb fan asked: "Why does Tulisa have false eyelashes on and make-up on in jungle?"

Fans now believe that she’s wearing permanent make-up, which is like temporary tattoos that give the appearance of make-up.

So, if make-up is banned, what else are celebs allegedly banned from taking into the I’m A Celeb jungle?

Jane Moore also looks to be wearing make-up (ITV)

According to executive producer Olly Nash: "You wouldn’t have books, you won’t have anything like a game of chess.

"So you wouldn’t have anything that could be distracting, part of this game is making sure that you are creating reality and having a chat with other people and doing stuff and dealing with the boredom."

Cycling shorts are also apparently a major no-no, with Giovanna Fletcher previously being unable to bring them. There’s no extra underwear, sentimental items, seasonings, watches, or other things that are considered to be too good for the jungle.

So, while permanent make-up is a good go-around the rules, even if they did break them, the penalties aren’t too bad.

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