The food critic shared an emotional farewell, leaving the camp due to medical reasons, leaving her fellow contestants heartbroken.

The cast of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! was deeply moved when they learned that food critic Grace Dent had left the competition, with her fellow campmates assuring her that she hadn’t “let them down.”

Grace, who was part of the original group of celebrities in the 2023 series, had been competing alongside high-profile contestants such as Jamie Lynn Spears, Fred Sirieix, and Nella Rose. However, ITV announced on Monday, 27 November, that the 50-year-old had left the show due to medical reasons. Her exit followed her apparent dissatisfaction with being selected by the public to take part in the “Down the Tubes” Bushtucker trial, alongside Josie Gibson.

Earlier in the episode, host Ant McPartlin reassured viewers that Grace was “doing fine” after leaving the jungle. Nick Pickard, the Hollyoaks actor, later informed the campmates of Grace’s departure, reading out a heartfelt message from the food critic. The message said:

“My dear campmates, I’m so sorry to let you down. I have left the camp for medical reasons. My heart is broken, I have loved and enjoyed getting to know you all. You’ve held me up, and it’s been a pleasure being your friend through this experience. Leaving you all at this stage will be one of the saddest things in my life. I love you all. Your friend, Miss Grace Dent.”

As Nick finished reading, Frankie Dettori exclaimed, “Grace, we miss you,” while Marvin Humes echoed his sentiments. Danielle Harold also expressed her affection, saying, “Love you, Grace.” Nick added, “That’s really sad,” but Marvin quickly insisted, “She hasn’t let us down.” Danielle, visibly emotional, said she was “gutted” and shed a tear in the Bush Telegraph. Fred Sirieix also reassured the group, saying, “She didn’t let us down!”

Grace’s sudden departure meant that Danielle, who had received the third-highest number of votes, was asked to step in as a last-minute substitute to compete in the trial. Danielle, still in shock, commented that she was unsure how to feel about the unexpected situation. Ant asked if it was easier not having had time to prepare, and Danielle agreed, admitting that the surprise factor might actually help.

Despite the circumstances, Danielle and Josie performed remarkably in the trial, securing 10 out of the 12 possible stars. Later in the episode, the newly appointed camp leader dedicated the meal to Grace, with Josie suggesting, “I bet she’s in a nice restaurant right now.”

Two workers saved after blaze erupts at Station Hill development site in Reading

A crane operator who helped rescue two workers from a burning building in Reading has described the dramatic moment as a “close call.” The fire, which broke out early Thursday morning at the Station Hill construction site in Berkshire, prompted a swift response from emergency services and workers on-site.

Glen Edwards, 65, from Egham, Surrey, was operating a crane when he spotted one of the trapped men on the edge of the building, surrounded by thick smoke and flames. With winds making the conditions even more challenging, Edwards used the crane’s winch to lower a cage to the worker, who was safely lifted to the ground after being caught in the fire’s danger zone.

“I was only about 20 metres up, and when I looked out, I saw the man standing on the corner of the building,” Edwards recalled. “The wind was swirling around, and it made it tricky, but I managed to get the cage down and get him inside.”

The rescue was hailed by witnesses, with crowds below applauding as the worker was brought to safety. Edwards, however, downplayed his actions, stating, “I don’t want to blow it up too much, I’m not that sort of person.”

The fire, which broke out in the Station Hill development site, is believed to have caused significant concern as over 50 firefighters attended the scene. The blaze was extinguished, and two men were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation, though their injuries were not severe.

Christopher Hutton from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service explained that the building, still under construction, was tackled by fire crews using breathing apparatus and hoses. Fortunately, all other individuals on-site were accounted for.

A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance Service confirmed that both rescued workers were taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for further assessment.

The incident occurred at the £750 million Station Hill development, which aims to transform the area near Reading station into a commercial and residential hub.

Cameron Jay Ortis found guilty of breaching Canada’s security laws and attempting to disclose classified information

A senior intelligence officer from Canada’s national police force has been convicted of violating the country’s security laws. On Wednesday, a jury delivered a guilty verdict against Cameron Jay Ortis, 51, on multiple charges related to breaching the Security of Information Act. He was found guilty of three counts of disclosing classified information and one count of attempting to do so.

In addition, Ortis was convicted of breach of trust and fraudulent use of a computer, marking a significant legal decision in a case that has raised concerns over national security. The former RCMP official had denied all charges, which included accusations that he revealed sensitive material to three individuals in 2015 and sought to leak information to a fourth party.

Ortis testified that he had shared confidential data to encourage targets to adopt an encrypted communication system provided by a foreign intelligence agency, which he believed would aid in spying on adversaries. However, the prosecution contended that Ortis lacked the necessary clearance to disclose such material and was not authorised to undertake these actions as part of any official undercover operation.

The case highlights serious concerns about the protection of national secrets and the accountability of individuals with access to sensitive government information.