Dani BehrDani Behr has said waiting to go into the jungle for this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get me out of here! has been like awaiting a prison sentence.

The former TV presenter told the Mirror: “It feels a bit like I’m going to prison.

“Myleene Klass [who came second in the 2006 series] tells me the hardest thing apart from having no contact with your family is not being able to eat what you want, when you want.

“I’m stuffing myself with chocolate. I’m probably piling on the pounds but I gather you lose quite a bit of weight in there.”

She added: “I’m really looking forward to it. I like challenging things head on.

“I’ve seen a couple of series when they’re choking on the grubs and hideous things. No one’s died, though, so that’s encouraging.”

“I’m doing Celebrity for the fun. By the sounds of it they’ve got a good bunch this year and I can get on with anyone. The only person I know is Simon Webbe from Blue, but I’m really glad I know [at least] someone in there.”

The contestants entered the jungle yesterday and the series will begin on ITV1 on Sunday.