Looking back, Series 14’s premiere encapsulated everything that makes I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! a cultural staple:
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) series 14
—originally titled "Snakes in a Drain" —aired on November 16, 2014 , triggering one of the most chaotic, highly rated, and meme-worthy seasons in British reality TV history. Hosted by the iconic duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly (Ant and Dec), the premiere shook up the traditional format by instantly dividing the celebrities and forcing them to face brutal psychological and physical challenges before they even unpacked their bags.
The premiere laid the groundwork for an action-packed 22 days in the Australian outback. November 16, 2014 Location Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Main Twist Public vote decided who went straight to jail First Bushtucker Trial "Snakes in a Drain" (Gemma Collins) Season 14 Winner Carl "Foggy" Fogarty
The premiere introduced a eclectic mix of media personalities, athletes, and soap stars who would go on to define the 2014 series: Background / Known For Day 1 Fate Legendary World Superbike Racer Luxury Group Melanie Sykes Television Presenter and Model Luxury Group Jimmy Bullard Former Premier League Footballer Luxury Group Michael Buerk Veteran BBC Newsreader & War Journalist Luxury Group Tinchy Stryder British Grime Rapper and Musician Luxury Group Gemma Collins The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) Reality Star Celebrity Slammer Craig Charles Coronation Street & Red Dwarf Actor Celebrity Slammer Kendra Wilkinson US Reality Star & Former Playboy Mansion Resident Celebrity Slammer Vicki Michelle 'Allo 'Allo! Actress and TV Star Celebrity Slammer Nadia Forde Irish Model and Singer Celebrity Slammer Unforgettable Moments: Gemma Collins Steals the Show