"I'm aware just how devastating malaria is and am proud to be helping out with this important cause. Just a small amount from every vote adds up to make a real difference. While we're being shoved in coffins with dirty rats running all over us, at least we'll know we're helping save lives. I'm fully expecting some curve balls and I'm up for it and hope to be last person in camp to say I'm a celebrity, get me out of here!"

"My daughter Kiki and I are incredibly close and this is the longest time we've ever been apart. We took time out together to travel to Tanzania 18 months ago, she was six and it was the first time she saw the impact of malaria, it's just so common out there. We spent time in schools and met many young children and whole families whose lives were torn apart by malaria. It was heartbreaking but I want her to know what's happening in the world - malaria is so widespread and especially affects Mums and young children."

"It's remarkable that we've achieved a point of civilization where we are more technically able and capable than ever before, yet we have not conquered one of the world's biggest, preventable killer diseases - malaria. This is something we must all work to achieve."

"I'm used to training for big fights against tough opponents, so it's strange to think that a tiny mosquito can potentially do me more damage than a heavyweight boxer."

"I've not been to Africa as darts isn't big over there. What did hit me though is that for the price of a set of darts, you can also save a life from malaria. That's got to be target worth aiming for."

"I've never been to Africa but would absolutely love to go and see how ITV's support is helping save lives. Many of my friends in Coronation Street have been and had an amazing time. I feel really grateful I've got the chance to help out through being in the show, I'm just going to be myself and look forward to making lots of friends."

"The goal of near zero deaths is a really inspiring and what strikes me is that is is really achievable and something we can all be a part of."

"We're so lucky in the UK, we've got doctors, education and treatment all at our disposal but in Africa so many people don't. To know that a child dies every minute from malaria is really distressing. My first grandchild is just eight months old, and as much as I love her, that's what every mother and grandmother feels about their child or grandchild. Every child deserves the best possible chance in life."

"I have close, personal experience of malaria at the sharp end. I lived and worked in Zambia as a nurse and saw many people suffer. I also knew people who died from malaria, one of my best friends went through hell and lost her three month old baby to the disease, it was incredibly distressing, especially as malaria is preventable."

"Looking and feeling fit and healthy is such an important part of life for me. I think it is devastating that in parts of Africa, women's chances to live a healthy life are cut short, through no fault of their own, because of a preventable but debilitating disease like malaria."

"Along with the rats, I'm most apprehensive about the food in camp. I love fresh, locally sourced and varied ingredients but know that I'm in for a largely basic diet of rice and beans. I’m also expecting a revolting menu of bugs to be cooked up at some point too, or worse still, ones that are alive! At that moment I'll be trying to concentrate on our charity support, knowing every vote is helping raise money for a very important cause – Malaria No More UK."

"When I was top of the pops in the 80's, malaria deaths in Africa were escalating, so I was really inspired to hear deaths have been cut by one third since then. Rest assured, I'm not going to be too shy to entertain and stir up a rumble in the jungle when I arrive! I hope to bring a smile to my fellow campers and the viewers back at home, to inspire voting to raise funds for Malaria No More UK."