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During Monday's show the pop star, 38, recalled meeting the iconic Maggie May musician when they appeared together on a US chat show.

By GERAINT LLEWELLYN FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 22:03 GMT, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 22:32 GMT, 2 December 2024

I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones revealed that Sir Rod Stewart once played a very rude joke on him and McFly bandmates, which left them in hot water with the US government. 

During Monday's show the pop star, 38, recalled how he Tom Fletcher, 39, Dougie Poynter, 37, and Harry Judd, 38, met the iconic Maggie May musician when they appeared together on a US chat show The Late Late Show. 

Danny explained how Sir Rod offered them a lift home to to the UK on his private jet following the show and during the journey they told him how they would soon be embarking on a tour across the States. 

He explained that Rod took the band's passports and when they landed:  'He got in his Rolls-Royce, got our passports back and gave them to our tour manager. All the Visas were sorted, everything was sorted for America and South America'.

'And because I told him that story, he thought it would be funny to draw penises on our heads on our passports!'.

I'm A Celeb 's Danny Jones, 39, revealed that Sir Rod Stewart once played a very rude joke on him and McFly bandmates, which left them in hot water with the US government
I'm A Celeb 's Danny Jones, 39, revealed that Sir Rod Stewart once played a very rude joke on him and McFly bandmates, which left them in hot water with the US government

I'm A Celeb 's Danny Jones, 39, revealed that Sir Rod Stewart once played a very rude joke on him and McFly bandmates, which left them in hot water with the US government

During Monday's show the pop star, 38, the band met the iconic Maggie May musician when they appeared together on a US chat show
During Monday's show the pop star, 38, the band met the iconic Maggie May musician when they appeared together on a US chat show

During Monday's show the pop star, 38, the band met the iconic Maggie May musician when they appeared together on a US chat show

(L-R) McFly's Danny, Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd in 2004
(L-R) McFly's Danny, Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd in 2004

(L-R) McFly's Danny, Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd in 2004

As his fellow campmates roared with laughter,  Danny explained how US immigration later asked: 'You think this is funny Sir?'

And he had to explain: 'No, no, no! Rod Stewart literally drew a penis on our heads!'.

It comes after Dean McCullough spoke out on his 'feud' with Ant McPartlin after he revealed he got a 'proper telling off' after a BushTucker Trial. 

The Radio One DJ, 32, who became the second star to be kicked out of the 2024 jungle, was voted for a staggering seven trials and used the breakfree words, 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' more than once.  

But despite his clearly nervous demeanor, Ant showed little sympathy after one of his trials where he dipped out early on, opting instead to give him a bit of 'tough love'. 

During his first interview since leaving the camp, Dean addressed his feud with GMB's Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. 

He told the hosts: 'When Ant was telling me off for saying "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here," I felt it was a proper telling off. I feel like he meant it.

'So I did what I was told and I wanted to to win him back around,which I think I did in the end.' 

Danny explained how Sir Rod offered them a lift home to to the UK on his private jet following the show and during the journey they told him how they would soon be embarking on a tour across the States
Danny explained how Sir Rod offered them a lift home to to the UK on his private jet following the show and during the journey they told him how they would soon be embarking on a tour across the States

Danny explained how Sir Rod offered them a lift home to to the UK on his private jet following the show and during the journey they told him how they would soon be embarking on a tour across the States

'And because I told him that story, he thought it would be funny to draw penises on our heads on our passports!'
'And because I told him that story, he thought it would be funny to draw penises on our heads on our passports!'

'And because I told him that story, he thought it would be funny to draw penises on our heads on our passports!'

Susanna prompted: 'You did, that was interesting wasn't it, he was a bit angsty with you, wasn't he?'

Dean replied: 'Yeah, I believe he was.

'But it worked. It meant that I eventually got 10 stars home for camp and I got a handshake.'

Susanna added: 'It was a bit of tough love from Ant McPartlin there.' 

Dean also opened up on moments that were not broadcast on the show during that faithful trial, as he revealed that the set is very quiet and there are 'so many rules' to follow. 

He told the hosts: 'I wouldn't say love, but you do actually get used to the tension. 

'What you don't see on telly is that it's very quiet, it's all taken very, very seriously and there's so many rules that you've got to remember and it's tense. 'I was the first one to get out and repeat these trials so over the week I actually got used to it. 

'Now the sand one, I could not have predicted that that was going to happen. 

'All I was told was to stand in the box with my hands on the perspex and I might be joined by things in the tomb, so yeah, I wasn't expecting that at all. 

It comes after Dean McCullough spoke out on his 'feud' with Ant McPartlin after he revealed he got a 'proper telling off' after a BushTucker Trial
It comes after Dean McCullough spoke out on his 'feud' with Ant McPartlin after he revealed he got a 'proper telling off' after a BushTucker Trial

It comes after Dean McCullough spoke out on his 'feud' with Ant McPartlin after he revealed he got a 'proper telling off' after a BushTucker Trial

The Radio One DJ, 32, who became the second star to be kicked out of the 2024 jungle, was voted for a staggering seven trials and used the breakfree words, 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' more than once
The Radio One DJ, 32, who became the second star to be kicked out of the 2024 jungle, was voted for a staggering seven trials and used the breakfree words, 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' more than once

The Radio One DJ, 32, who became the second star to be kicked out of the 2024 jungle, was voted for a staggering seven trials and used the breakfree words, 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' more than once

'But I would actually do it again, I would give it a go… Like anything you just keep doing it you get used to it, but I don't think I would say I loved the trials.'

In November Ant admitted that he was 'unprofessional' during Dean McCullough's previous Bushtucker trial, after fans clocked his 'furious' reaction to the DJ quitting the challenge yet again.

Viewers noticed that during the show, Ant was 'lowkey mad' at Dean for 'not trying properly' in his first two trials and so urged the radio host to 'try harder'.

Ant later addressed his reaction during an appearance on spin-off I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked, saying: 'My annoyance came across on screen and I was quite unprofessional. You get to the point where you're like what are you doing?'

I'M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb
Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I'm A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021
Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history, exceeding Nigel Farage's £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I'm A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest

FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.

 MAURA HIGGINS

Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

 AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: TV Personality

FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model. 

She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.

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