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I’m A Celeb 2021: Toni Pearen bitten on the face by multiple snakes

Confronting footage of Toni Pearen being bitten on the face by multiple snakes on I’m A Celeb has emerged. And it’s not for the faint-hearted.

I’m A Celeb 2021: Toni Pearen bitten on the face by multiple snakes

Shocking footage has emerged of Toni Pearen being bitten on the face by multiple snakes on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here.

The former Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show host was taking part in a challenge alongside comedian Ash Williams and former AFL star Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico on the reality show.

The challenge on Tuesday night’s episode of I’m a Celeb. Picture: Channel 10.
The challenge on Tuesday night’s episode of I’m a Celeb. Picture: Channel 10.

In the Jungle Trivia challenge during Tuesday night’s episode, the celebs who got an answer wrong had to put their heads into a box filled with different critters.

Footage from tonight’s episode showed Pearen immediately panicked when she saw her box was filled with snakes.

“Oh sh*t! Far out! Oh my god I hate snakes,” Pearen said.

The jungle carpet python’s (non-venomous to humans) stirred when Pearen’s head entered the box, with host Dr Chris Brown saying: “You’re creating a bit of interest there, Toni.”

Within seconds, one of the snakes lunged at Pearen and bit her on the face.

“Oh my god!” she yelled.

Bite 1.
Bite 1.
Bite 2.
Bite 2.

The initial bite was followed by two attacks from other snakes in the box.

The hosts were visibly shocked and Julia Morris reminded Pearen that she could say, “I’m a celebrity, get me out of here,” to end the challenge.

But the former soap star bravely powered on.

“No no no no, I’m calm I’m calm,” she repeatedly told herself as she completed the challenge.

The brave celebrity broke down into tears as she was lowered down and finally away from the snakes.

“That was incredible,” Dr Chris Brown told her, before Julia Morris quickly asked for a medic.

A medic had to rush to Toni to clean up her wounds. Picture: Channel 10.
A medic had to rush to Toni to clean up her wounds. Picture: Channel 10.

The medic cleaned her wounds up with some betadine, while Dr Chris Brown reminded her that there was no venom in the bites.

“That was all time, seriously,” encouraged Ash Williams, who gave her a comforting hug.

“You have to get me home to my kids,” Pearen cried.

“I’ve never seen anything like it in seven years,” said Julia Morris.

“Toni your kids are going to be so impressed by you,” Chris echoed.

Hilariously, Julia told her that “Bernard Tomic didn’t even get it like that!”

“Man, I’ve had two babies, I can do anything,” said Pearen.

The hosts were stunned by the snake attack. Picture: Channel 10.
The hosts were stunned by the snake attack. Picture: Channel 10.

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Pearen is one of the 10 celebs who have been unveiled on I’m A Celeb so far, with another star set to enter the camp tonight.

I’m A Celeb continues tonight on Channel 10 at 7.30pm

Originally published as I’m A Celeb 2021: Toni Pearen bitten on the face by multiple snakes

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