I’m A Celeb’s GK Barry opened up about two health problems ahead of jungle appearance

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star GK Barry has opened up about her recent health struggles, claiming she was ‘on the verge of death’ before entering the jungle

GK Barry attends The Pride of Britain Awards 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on October 21, 2024 in London, England
The 25-year-old opened up about a number of health troubles she’s faced recently(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

GK Barry has unveiled the health struggles she’s faced, just days before her stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle begins. The 25-year-old has faced a tough time health-wise, but she’s determined as she prepares for the 2024 series.

Recalling the chaotic recent weeks with humour, Grace shared why she had to skip out on the Pride Of Britain Awards afterparty. According to the Daily Record, she said: “I’ve been so ill to the point where my manager got me a drip.

“Have you ever heard anything like it? It’s giving LA. She said, ‘This is enough now you’re actually on the verge of death’.” After spotting pus in her throat, Barry received antibiotics to address her tonsillitis.

But it didn’t stop there – as she then encountered gut troubles while preparing for a live appearance on Loose Women. Her manager even suggested a drip to quickly improve her condition.

On her podcast, Saving Grace, she went on: “I thought I’d get the drip and be like, ‘Let’s do the London marathon’, we did the drip and I went for a nap. How does that work? So yeah I wouldn’t suggest it.”

Despite these setbacks, Grace is focusing on recovery and nutrition to ensure she can handle the jungle’s dietary challenges. The star’s terrified of what the ITV show might bring, confessing she hates animals, flying, sleeping outside and not having a phone on hand.

Tulisa Contostavlos Coleen Rooney, Barry McGuigan, Danny Jones, Melvin O'Doom, Oti Mabuse, Alan Halsall, Jane Moore, GK Barry and Dean McCullough
GK Barry is on this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

She added: “Physically, I’ve been feeding myself up though because my manager was like ‘you’re not lasting’… You get I think it’s like 600 calories a day, she was like you need to eat up so you’ve got s**t to burn.

“So I’ve been eating everything, creams, Chinese take-out, I’ve been acting like I’m on death throw actually.”

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