George Takei
With the public vote for eliminations started, the celebrities had to decide between them who should do the daily Bushtucker Trial in order to win stars for meals. A number of the Celebrities were yet to do a Trial and were keen to shine.
Joe read instructions and told the celebrities that the Trial would "involve ostriches".
George was keen to be involved. "I’m one of those who hasn’t done a Trial and I think I can do this," he said.
Esther agreed: "I think I’m exactly the same. I would like to do it and I haven’t done a Trial. We can do this."
And Brian also put himself forward. "I’m really keen to do it because I’ve never done a trial and I’m going stir crazy in here."
It was David who took control and suggested that the groups should carefully consider who they nominated. "I think we should use our brains as well as our hearts here because it is a Trial and we have to eat so we do want some stars."
Esther said: "He said we need stars as we need one young strong person and one old doddery one and obviously if I’d been there [with George] it would have been two old doddery. I’m sure I could have done it."
The group voted for George and Brian and they faced the ostriches to win food.
Before the Trial, George said: "I feel really alive for the first time and really love this and I’m excited and looking forward to it. It’s an exciting one doing battle with a flock of ostriches and I think I can do it well."
And Martina said: "If George’s age gets in the way, Brian is there to pick up the pieces. I think George will more than hold his own."
And Brian quipped: "George, this Trial is going to be perfect for us because we’re going to be covered in ostrich feathers. No need for the boa."