Sam Thompson rushed to doctors before heading to Australia in preparation for I'm A Celeb spin-off

Sam Thompson has admitted he rushed straight to the doctors after securing his new role on the I'm A Celebrity spin off show.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, who was crowned King Of The Jungle during last year's series of the hit ITV show has jetted off to Australia once again to join the presenting team for I'm A Celebrity Unpacked.

However, Sam has revealed before catching his flight he visited the doctor to to request some sleeping pills to aid the chaotic scheduling due to the time difference between Australia and the UK.

Hosting alongside Joel Dommett and Kemi Rogers, the show will be filmed in UK time meaning he will be going to bed at 4pm and waking up at midnight to start work.

Speaking on his podcast Staying Relevant with Pete Wicks, Sam explained: 'The timings are quite awkward because obviously we are live in UK time. So we go to bed at 4pm every day in Australia and wake up at midnight. Which is going to be wild.'

Pete added: 'You don't cope well with change and what Sam said to me when he told me this last week is "I've just been to the doctor and I've got 24 sleeping pills".'

He continued: 'That was the first thing you did, he literally came out of the meeting with ITV or off the phone and went straight to the doctor and said "I need pills".'

Sam was the fan favourite last year with his boundless energy and while he would not confirm when he had landed his 'dream' presenting gig, it is believed ITV bosses signed him up shortly after victory.

He arrived at Brisbane Airport on Sunday with his co-hosts Joel and Kemi after his flight was almost diverted to Sydney due to a horrendous thunderstorm threatening the safety of their landing.

Revealing what he would do with his time in Australia, Sam said: 'I'm just going to be trying to get to know Joel as best as I can while I'm out here so that he becomes my brother.

'Definitely trying to track down Ant and Dec, seeing where they're staying seeing if I can hang out with them. Try and make best friends for life.'

Meanwhile Sam revealed Pete is likely to travel to Australia for I'm A Celeb if he's booted off Strictly Come Dancing in the coming weeks.

The TOWIE star, 36, has every reason for a trip Down Under to visit Sam while his partner Maura Higgins, 33, is also tipped to head into the Jungle.

When asked who he would miss most, Sam said: 'Probably Zara because Pete is so stressed with Strictly! I've never seen a man so stressed with his dancing because he's having to learn a whole new skill.

'I've got to say my girlfriend, I don't want to get in trouble!

'Pete did say if he gets booted out of Strictly he might come out and see me! We'll get to have another bridge reunion.'

Pete seemingly confirmed his romance with the Irish Love Island star after the pair were seen kissing outside a restaurant in East London last month.

Rumours were circulating that Pete was involved with his Strictly partner Jowita Przystal, 30, but shortly afterwards reports he was kissing Maura at a private bar at the Pride of Britain awards emerged.

The couple have been linked for over a year so it would come as no surprise if Pete made an appearance Down Under to support Maura.