The Corrie actor was the seventh campmate to leave the jungle and his co-stars have flooded social media with messages
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here fans were quick to make the same observation about Alan Halsall just moments before his jungle exit.
The Coronation Street actor was the seventh campmate to leave during Friday night’s (December 6) episode of the ITV reality show. He left alongside TikTok star GK Barry, who was named eighth out, in a double elimination ahead of the show’s final this Sunday (December 8).
Speaking after his exit was announced, Alan said: “It was nothing like I expected. I expected camp life to be how it was but you can’t ever know what the people are going to be like. I met 11 amazing people and didn’t expect to make so many friends so quickly.”
Alan – who is best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs in ITV’s Corrie having joined more than 25 years ago – also said he feels he has made some life-long friend during his time in the jungle. “I met some people who will be friends for life,” he said. “I should open up a bit more, I’ve learned that about myself.”
His exit came just after the remaining six campmates were seen reuniting with their loved ones in the jungle. Alan was surprised by his brother, Stephen, waiting for him in the jungle clearing and gave him a huge hug. Alan’s first questions was: “How’s Sienna?” referring to his 11-year-old daughter.
Stephen said: “Everyone’s proud of you, Sienna especially, she’s watching every night.” Getting emotional, Alan said: “Will you speak to her, yeah, and give her my love? I’ve missed her a lot, it’s been tough!” When the time came to say their goodbyes, Alan gave his brother a final, long hug, and said “Obviously give everyone my love but make sure you speak to Sienna and just tell her I miss her.”
While Alan couldn’t wait to speak to his daughter after his exit, I’m A Celeb fans were distracted by how much Alan and Stephen could pass for twins.
@gothicrose488 said: “They look like twins.” @fibrowarrior70 commented: “Wow don’t Alan & his bro look like twins!!@roxanneriley_ wrote: “Wow Alan and Steve are like twins #ImaCeleb.” @thelittleredhut commented: “Gosh, they’re so alike and super close.” @ebarmby added: “Alan and his brother do look like twins.”
Since his exit, Alan’s Corrie co-stars have been speaking out in support. Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker, said on Instagram: “SO PROUD, WHAT A LEGEND! Glad everyone got to see our Alan!” Toyah Habeeb actress Georgia Taylor replied: “Just gorgeous and a real gent. He should defo keep the beard too.”
His on-screen mum Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer, shared a video of her watching his camp exit and said: “You were fantastic Alan, so funny, caring and entertaining, proud to know you hun @alanhalsall @imacelebrity @coronationstreet.” Andy Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland, shared a picture of the pair together and said: “Couldn’t be any prouder of you @alanhalsall you threw yourself in to camp life and was an absolute pleasure to watch. I’m so happy the nation has got to see the amazing man you are bro.”
Maria Windass actress Samia Longchambon was quick to respond to Andy’s post, writing: “Hear hear! @alanhalsall you did yourself so proud!!” Former Corrie star Brooke Vincent said: “Smashed it,” while Ryan Thomas wrote on his Instagram Story alongside a video of Alan’s exit scenes: “What you see is what you get with this man @alanhalsall. Love you mate.”
