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I’m A Celebrity: GK Barry on tonsillitis that left her feeling like she was ‘on the verge of death’

I'm A Celebrity star GK Barry was quite ill before entering the jungle for her stint. She struggled with tonsillitis and gut problem.

Recollecting her health struggle, GK Barry said on her podcast Saving Grace: “I’ve been so ill to the point where my manager got me a drip. GK Barry has headed into the jungle this year… (Credit: ITV)Just when she thought the meds would cure her throat, the star experienced gut problems. Her manager also encouraged her to eat well before entering the jungle because the restricted diet of 600 calories wouldn’t sustain her through the challenging trials.

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