Kelly Brook has revealed that one of the most talked-about moments from her time on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! was far more calculated than viewers may have realized. According to the reality star and model, her controversial decision to expose a secret sweet-stealing incident in the jungle was not just spontaneous drama, but a deliberate attempt to prove she had what it takes to compete on Celebrity Traitors. Speaking candidly about the incident, Kelly admitted she saw the moment as a potential “secret audition” for the hit BBC show.
Kelly took part in the 2025 series of I’m a Celebrity, where she quickly became known for stirring the pot and adding intrigue to camp life. One of the most memorable incidents involved Kelly, alongside fellow contestants Aitch and Angry Ginge, secretly eating more milk bottle sweets than they later admitted to the rest of the camp. The revelation caused tension among the contestants and sparked debate among viewers about loyalty and honesty in the jungle.
Rather than distancing herself from the controversy, Kelly has now revealed that she leaned into it intentionally. Appearing on Life’s A Beach, the podcast hosted by Alan Carr, Kelly explained that she was acutely aware of the live element of I’m a Celebrity. She noted that there is a brief daily window where contestants can speak freely, knowing their words will go straight to the audience without heavy editing.
Kelly explained that during the milk bottle incident, she realized she had an opportunity to create a moment that demonstrated strategic thinking and a willingness to disrupt harmony. She said that after the group had eaten more sweets than they admitted to, she decided to “drop a little grenade” by revealing the truth just as she was leaving the jungle. In her mind, it was the perfect way to show producers of Celebrity Traitors that she understood the psychology of reality competition and wasn’t afraid to create chaos when needed.
She acknowledged that some viewers interpreted the move as her showing her “true colours,” but insisted it was simply part of playing the game. Kelly described it as throwing “the cat amongst the pigeons” and emphasized that it was meant to be light-hearted fun. She added that the jungle had become almost too peaceful, joking that everyone got along so well that even hosts Ant and Dec might have been wishing for more arguments to liven things up.
Kelly laughed as she reflected on how harmonious the camp environment had been, suggesting that a bit of drama is essential for good reality television. From her perspective, stirring things up was not malicious but strategic, and she believed it demonstrated exactly the kind of mindset required to succeed on Celebrity Traitors, where deception, misdirection, and psychological gameplay are central to the format.
Beyond her strategic ambitions, Kelly also revealed that she already has a surprising personal connection to The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman. During her conversation with Alan Carr, Kelly was asked whether she had ever holidayed with another celebrity, prompting her to share an unexpected story involving Claudia.
Kelly explained that both she and Claudia were guests at Madonna’s wedding to Guy Ritchie, which took place at Skibo Castle in Scotland. She recalled seeing Claudia at the airport on the way to Scotland and realizing they were both traveling to the same high-profile event. According to Kelly, Claudia was attending because of connections through her husband’s friends, leading to what Kelly jokingly described as a “Scottish rendezvous.”
Alan Carr playfully reacted to the name-drop with a joking sound effect, but Kelly continued, explaining how that shared experience always comes back to her whenever she watches The Traitors. While the connection may be coincidental, Kelly hinted that it made the idea of appearing on the show feel even more fitting, as if she already shared a small piece of its world.
Her comments come as excitement continues to build around the franchise. Series two of Celebrity Traitors has already been confirmed following the huge success of the first season, which saw Alan Carr himself emerge victorious after successfully conning his fellow contestants as a Traitor. Before the celebrity edition returns, the civilian version of The Traitors is set to launch on New Year’s Day, promising even more twists, including the introduction of a mysterious new “red cape” Traitor.
Kelly ultimately finished ninth on the 2025 series of I’m a Celebrity, which was won by Angry Ginge, who was crowned King of the Jungle after a dramatic finale. Despite not taking the crown, Kelly’s time in the jungle clearly left a strong impression, both on viewers and, she hopes, on casting producers.
By reframing one of her most controversial jungle moments as a calculated move rather than a slip of the tongue, Kelly has positioned herself as someone who understands the mechanics of reality television at a deeper level. Whether her “secret audition” pays off remains to be seen, but her candid reflections suggest she is more than ready to step into the world of deception, alliances, and betrayal that defines Celebrity Traitors.
