The gross reason why I’m A Celeb contestants have to wear red socks

The show returns to our screens this Sunday

With 2025’s lineup including huge names such as Jack Osbourne, Kelly Brook and Aitch, this year is looking to be a good’un.

Also due to take part is Martin Kemp, Ruby Wax, Alex Scott, Angry Ginge, Shona McGarty, Eddie Kadi and Lisa Riley.

The celebs are ready for a rough next few weeks, with the Bushtucker Trials and some sleepless nights awaiting them.

But did you know there's a very deliberate reason for one of the clothing choices for the contestants?

Yes, the red socks are just worn for fashion reasons.

In fact, the real reason all the campmates where them is actually pretty grim.

Speaking to UK magazine Woman's Own last year, the show's former medic, Bob McCarron, revealed the campmates all wear red socks during their time in the jungle so that the blood from any insect bites doesn't show up on camera.

He told the publication the red socks were given to celebrities to "disguise bloodstains." During their time in the jungle, the contestants can be bitten by all sorts of critters, such as

Lovely.

That would probably explain why the celebs wear red shorts and trousers too.