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20th Nov 2014

Craig Charles Leaves Jungle Following News of Brother’s Death

The actor is flying home to be with his family.

Rebecca McKnight

Craig Charles has quit I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! following the news of his brother’s death.

The Coronation Street star reportedly left camp immediately after hearing the news of his brother Dean’s death, from a heart attack, on Thursday morning.

Craig (49), who is also known for his role in Red Dwarf, will now fly back home to the UK from Australia to be with his family.

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Craig Charles has become the second celebrity to leave the jungle.

He is the second person to leave the jungle prematurely. Reality star Gemma Collins quit earlier this week after she failed to adapt to the jungle surroundings.

ITV revealed that two more celebrities, former X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden and ex-politician Edwina Curry will be joining the camp soon.