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'Where is she?' demand baffled I'm A Celeb fans after star goes 'missing'

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It comes as show bosses introduced a new twist to this year
It comes as show bosses introduced a new twist to this year's series

I'M A Celebrity fans have been left scratching their heads after spotting one star 'missing' from the camp's surprise reunions.

The five remaining celebs were treated to brief visits from their loved ones in a new, tear-jerking segment on Friday night.

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I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson was surprised by Pete Wicks in the jungleCredit: ITV
Fans were left asking where Sam's girlfriend Zara McDermott was
Fans were left asking where Sam's girlfriend Zara McDermott wasCredit: Rex

But viewers were confused after one of the celebrity's partners failed to show up.

Fan-favourite Sam Thompson was treated to a visit from his best friend, Towie star Pete Wicks.

His girlfriend Zara McDermott, meanwhile, was nowhere to be seen.

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Sharing their confusion on X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer said: "Where is Zara!?"

Another asked: "Why did Sam not get a visit from his girlfriend?"

And someone else chimed in: "Awww … where’s Sam’s girlfriend?"

Sam, who found fame in Made In Chelsea, has been in a relationship with former Love Island star Zara since May 2019.

In the summer, it was confirmed Zara had signed up to appear in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

At the same time, Sam secretly agreed to take part in I'm A Celebrity.

As a result, ITV bosses were unable to confirm Zara's 'family and friends' place in Australia in case she was still in Strictly by the IAC final, which airs this Sunday.

Sam's best mate Pete was therefore given a ticket to fly Down Under ready to meet him on the bridge when he leaves camp.

In a cruel twist of fate, Zara was eliminated from Strictly at the end of October and she had still hoped to go. But it was too late.

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The documentary maker told Fleur East on Hits Radio: "When I left Strictly I was like, 'Shall I pack my case?' and he went 'Oh no it's already been arranged, Pete is coming'."

Zara continued: "When I suggested maybe Pete and I could both go, he said, 'No, just Pete!'

"Maybe I can get Pete to take a cardboard cut-out of me … But you know what it's fine, absolutely fine.

"I've got all the time in the world to live with him and see him. If he wants Pete at the end of that bridge I respect and appreciate that - also I can't wait to see that hug!"

Pete was chosen as the person to meet Sam in Australia
Pete was chosen as the person to meet Sam in Australia
Zara had hoped to still be in Strictly by the final - but she was eliminated in October
Zara had hoped to still be in Strictly by the final - but she was eliminated in OctoberCredit: Instagram
She insists she is 'absolutely fine' with Pete meeting Sam Down Under
She insists she is 'absolutely fine' with Pete meeting Sam Down UnderCredit: Instagram

Natasha Rigler

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