Alan Halsall has revealed some surprising behind-the-scenes details from his time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after he received special treatment from the show’s bosses
I’m A Celeb: Alan Halsall at Brisbane Airport as he leaves Australia
Alan Halsall, known for his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street, was a notable participant in the 2024 series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.
On December 6, 2024, during an elimination reveal, hosts Ant and Dec announced that both Alan and internet personality GK Barry were voted off the show Alan has since shared that he was given special treatment by the show’s bosses, though these moments were not shown to viewers
Alan, who is a lifelong vegetarian, revealed that his meal experiences on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! were quite different from the other contestants. Fans had wondered what he ate during his time in the jungle, and Alan later shared that he received special treatment regarding his meals, which was never shown on camera.
He took to Instagram with an open Q&A to fans and one fan asked him: “Did you give up being veggie whilst in the jungle?” Alan replied: “No they send a veggie equivalent. Generally something very bland, plain tofu… etc.”
Alan, who has been part of Coronation Street since 1998, is one of the soap’s most recognized stars. His portrayal of Tyrone, a character who has undergone significant personal development over the years, has earned him a loyal fan base. While on I’m a Celebrity, Alan reflected on the experience, sharing that it was not what he expected, but he formed strong friendships with the other contestants
Despite his exit, Alan’s time in the jungle was well-received, and he had previously expressed his support for other contestants, including Danny Jones
Outside of TV, Alan has a daughter, Sienna, with his ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson. The two met on the set of Coronation Street in 2005. Earlier today, Alan reunited with Sienna after flying home from Australia.
Alan spoke about how much he was missing his daughter, 11, who he shares with former Coronation Street actress, Lucy-Jo Hudson when he was on the flight back home from Oz. Taking to his Instagram Q&A, he admitted it was “impossible put into words” how excited he was to see Sienna-Rae.
The Tyrone Dobbs star also spoke about how much his daughter would miss him when I’m A Celeb kicked off. Speaking to his fellow campmates, he touched on how the 11-year-old reacted to him going on the show, admitting: “That’s going to be really difficult. She has found the idea of me going difficult. It is only in the last two weeks or so that she has come around to the idea.
“We never spend more than two weeks apart. I am very emotional about Sienna, so it will be interesting to see how I cope. I tend to try to hide my emotions but with Sienna I’m not very good at all – I think I will have several blubs. She is 11 and so I’m hoping I won’t embarrass her.”
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