I’m A Celebrity’s Nigel Farage recalls terrifying plane crash that left him with horrific injuries when aircraft trailing Brexit banner nosedived to the ground
Nigel Farage recalled the horrific injuries he sustained from a plane crash during Tuesday’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, insisting the accident means he lives with a ‘devil may care attitude’ today.
The former politician, 59, was left injured so badly 13 years ago that he underwent a neck reconstruction and had his leg in a plaster cast for a year after he flew in a light aircraft with a Brexit banner trailing behind.
He also underwent a major spinal operation following the accident 13 years ago when the aircraft, towing a Vote UKIP banner accidentally wrapped around the tail and rudder during the flight, causing the plane to nosedive to the ground, injuring him and the pilot.
In 2016 Nigel was involved in a high-speed road accident while driving home from Brussels and in 1985 he was hit by a Volkswagen Beetle while on a pelican crossing.
After his Brussels crash, Nigel suspected his car had been tampered with but a mechanic later quashed these claims and revealed it was the result of poor repair work.
Horrific: Nigel Farage recalled the horrific injuries he sustained from a plane crash during Tuesday’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Crash: A Vote UKIP banner accidentally wrapped around the tail and rudder during the flight, causing the plane to nosedive to the ground (Nigel pictured after the crash in 2010)
Nigel told his campmates about his previous plane and car crash after This Morning host Josie Gibson asked: ‘What were you doing at the time when you were flying a plane, where were you going?’
Nigel admitted: ‘Being an idiot, flying a banner,’ prompting Fred to ask: ‘What was on the banner?’
Nigel replied: ‘A Brexit message, obviously…’
Fred asked: ‘What was the message?’
Nigel said: ‘Vote for independence or something like that.’
Nigel continued to explain his injuries: ‘I don’t recall being unconscious, but I do recall the explosion, the plane flipping over, being stuck in there, everything broken… every rib front and back, split sternum, punctured lung… it was bad.’
Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard asked: ‘How long were you hospitalised for?’
Nigel said: ‘Not as long as I should have been, I discharged myself, I got bored.’
Injuries: The former politician, 59, was left injured so badly 13 years ago that he underwent a neck reconstruction and had his leg in a plaster cast for a year
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MasterChef star Grace Dent laughed: ‘Oh yeah, I can tell you’re one of them.’
Nigel said: ‘When bad things happen to you in life you’ve got to make a decision. Have I been unlucky, have I been lucky?’
Grace asked: ‘Do you think that flavours how you live your life? That devil may care attitude?’
Nigel replied: ‘Yeah. That was one of the things. I’ve had a few things happen which I think does actually help with thinking, “Sod it I’m going to do what I believe.”‘
Grace asked: ‘When you stand up in a room and make a speech that’s incredibly unpopular, do you think that flavour of it is you only live once?’
Nigel replied: ‘Definitely,’ prompting Grace to ask: ‘You don’t mind being unpopular?’
Nigel said: ‘It depends who you’re unpopular with.’
Nigel has been ruled out of doing Bushtucker Trials if they put medical welfare at risk.
He was given immunity from skydiving into the I’m A Celebrity jungle due to the injuries he sustained in his terrifying plane crash in 2010.
ITV bosses signed him on the understanding that he would not be able to carry out some tasks, including ones that involve lifting heavy weights. He also avoided the plank challenge.
A source close to the former UKIP leader said: ‘Nigel can’t do strenuous activity because he’s been in a car crash, as well as the plane crash and he’s had his neck reconstructed.
Restricted: Instead of jumping out of the plane like campmates have in previous years, Nigel was sent to take part in a desert challenge with Josie (centre) and TikTok sensation Nella Rose (right)
No go: Nigel was given immunity from skydiving into the I’m A Celebrity jungle due to the injuries he sustained in his terrifying plane crash in 2010 (Marvin Humes pictured)
‘Some of the stars will be going in by jumping out of an aeroplane but there is no way he can do that. He was left so badly injured and there are some things that would be dangerous for him to take on.’
Instead of jumping out of the plane like campmates have in previous years, Nigel was sent to take part in a desert challenge with Josie and TikTok sensation Nella Rose.
Revealing his limitations in the jungle beforehand, Nigel told The Mail on Sunday: ‘Well, anything involving weight lifting, I’d be out because I’ve obviously had some quite serious physical injuries and neck reconstructions and goodness knows what else.’
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues Wednesday 22 November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
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