I'm A Celebrity: Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and Joanna Page race in speeding truck in new opening challenge after show's iconic Walk The Plank was axed

The show may not launch until Monday, but the producers of I’m A Celebrity are already putting this year’s famous faces through their paces.

And while half of the celebrities jumped out of an airplane for a terrifying skydive, the remaining stars didn’t even make it off the runway for their first trial.

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, social media influencer Sharky, model Leomie Anderson and actress Claire Sweeney were handed a totally different challenge by Geordie hosts Ant and Dec.

New pictures taken on Saturday reveal they were faced with scaling a shipping container loaded onto a truck as it hurdled down the runway of an airfield at speed.

Before that, the stars were driven directly onto the apron one-by-one where they boasted big smiles as they greeted each other, though they were wiped off all of their faces when the challenge was revealed, which involved them completing an obstacle course outside the container while the truck was moving.

Ms Page, 49, famed for her role as Stacey Shipman, appeared to be panicked by the high-octane trial as she clung onto the side of the container.

For the challenge, they were changed out of their stylish and no doubt expensive clothes and into less than flattering beige snickers with coloured t-shirts.

Meanwhile, on a picturesque white sandy beach miles away, former England footballer Wayne Rooney finally conquered his fear of heights, successfully taking part in a skydive.

Rooney, 41, appeared to thoroughly enjoy the experience, flashing a huge smile as he touched down on the beach.

Speaking ahead of filming, he said: 'I've been booked to jump out of a plane three times before and never made it on the plane! I don't like snakes or what is in the water either – I don't go in the sea.'

He added: 'This is probably the biggest exposure I've ever had, being on TV every night for three weeks.

'I hope people see I am a genuine person,' said Wayne, adding that he is a 'fun guy' who enjoys 'pranks'.

AJ Odudu, Jack Skipper, Mariella Frostrup and Chloe Burrows arrived in four beach buggies ahead of the task.

While they stood on the beach, four helicopters hovered over the Australian beach.

The group of celebrities, who looked very glamorous ahead of entering the jungle, later greeted Ade Adepitan, who arrived in his electric wheelchair, which is used for tougher terrain such as beaches.

One source added: ‘Viewers are going to be very impressed with Ade’s performance from the first episode.

'While there has been doubt among fans as to how he will take part in trials, Ade was throwing himself into the experience from the moment the cameras started rolling.’

The Paralympian and TV presenter is set to make history as the first wheelchair user to take part in I’m A Celebrity in the show’s 24-year history.

This week the Daily Mail told how executive producers spent nine months transforming the camp to ensure it is fully accessible for him.

Adepitan was also flown out earlier this year to see the jungle himself before agreeing to sign up. 

They've installed rest areas, wheelchair bays, crutch holders and made a host of bespoke adaptations.

Productive conversations with the disabled TV presenter, 53, about joining the 2026 series started last year.

Adepitan was later flown to Australia with producers back in February to advise on how they could create a camp that met his needs.

I’m A Celebrity filming got underway on Friday, and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were pictured on set for the first time.

Dec was seen mischievously giggling ahead of watching this year's line-up arriving on set, while Ant was frantically vaping after touching down via helicopter.