I’m A Celebrity plunged viewers into a frenzy on Tuesday night after an unexpected twist exposed one of the show’s most surprising contraband scandals — and at the centre of it all was former EastEnders star Shona McGarty, whose bold smuggling attempt left fans and fellow campmates completely baffled.
The drama unfolded when producers halted the group’s routine and confronted the celebrities over rule-breaking. As the cast gathered in the clearing, it became clear that several contestants had been hiding banned items — but no one expected Shona’s revelation to overshadow the rest.
The moment began innocently enough. Viewers had already watched Alex Scott be caught the previous night, her tiny stash of salt packets discreetly used to elevate the bland camp meals. That alone had cost the camp a precious star. But tonight, when ITV bosses issued an ultimatum urging all contestants to “come clean” and surrender any remaining contraband, Alex dutifully retrieved her remaining sachets…
Then Shona quietly slipped away to her bed — and returned holding a full-sized can of air freshener.
The campsite fell into stunned silence.
Even her co-stars stared in disbelief, visibly trying to process how such a huge item had slipped past security. Given that every bag is thoroughly inspected before the celebrities enter the jungle, fans were left asking the same question:
How on earth did she get it in?
Social media erupted instantly.
“HOW did Shona smuggle that massive can into camp?” one viewer wrote, while another added, “We’re all baffled. That can is huge. HOW?!”
Even Martin Kemp, watching the scene unfold beside her, couldn’t hide his confusion. The look on his face seemed to mirror every viewer at home — equal parts shock, fascination, and amusement.
Fans began speculating wildly online, with one cheeky comment going viral: “Use your imagination!!!”
Meanwhile, Alex’s salty infraction seemed tame in comparison. Her small packets, hidden with care to help everyone enjoy their meals a bit more, felt almost wholesome next to Shona’s brazenly large canister.
Still, both women handed over their contraband without complaint, ensuring the camp avoided further punishment and could enjoy their hard-earned dinners for the night.
But the real story — and the one viewers can’t stop talking about — remains the mystery of Shona’s smuggling stunt. Was it luck? Craftiness? A missed bag check? Or was the can hidden in a way no one wants to imagine?
One thing is certain:
Shona McGarty just earned herself a place in the I’m A Celeb contraband hall of fame.
