I'm A Celebrity stars won't eat live bugs in Bushtucker Trials
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! stars will no longer eat live bugs in Bushtucker Trials for the first time in show’s history following campaigns against animal cruelty
- Sources told MailOnline that ITV bosses have decided only to serve dead bugs during the infamous trial
- They said: ‘Last year beach worms were the only critters eaten live but this time around they’ve decided to implement the change fully and permanently’
- It is understood that though live bugs will not be eaten, ‘holding’ trials where stars have to hold live bugs in their mouths for a period of time will still happen
- Celebrities will also still be covered in bugs and critters, and they will also have to eat dead creepy crawlies during their time in the jungle
- During the 2015 series, Ferne McCann had to eat a live water spider which led to 1500 complaints being made to Ofcom
- While, in the following series, Scarlett Moffat had to eat a live beetle during one of the Bushtucker trials
- BBC naturalist Chris Packham branded the killing of insects for entertainment as something out of the Middle Ages, and called for ITV to alter their attitude
Contestants will no longer be given live insects to eat during the Bushtucker trial on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Sources told MailOnline that ITV bosses have decided only to serve dead bugs during the infamous trial following campaigns against animal cruelty by charities, wildlife experts, and BBC’s Chris Packham.
Explaining their decision, they said: ‘No live critters will be eaten in the Bush Tucker Trials this year.
Banned: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! stars will no longer eat live bugs in Bushtucker Trials (pictured: Harry Redknapp holding bugs in his mouth)
‘Producers have taken a look at the Trials and decided that no live critters would be eaten in the Trials this year.
‘They have been planning this for some time and actually last year beach worms were the only critters eaten live but this time around they’ve decided to implement the change fully and permanently.’
It is understood that though live bugs will not be eaten, ‘holding’ trials such as the one Harry Redknapp endured last year in which he had to hold live bugs in his mouth for a certain period of time will still take place.
Celebrities will also still be covered in bugs and critters, and they will also have to eat dead creepy crawlies during their time in the jungle.
Comment: ITV bosses have decided only to serve dead bugs, and said they’ve ‘been planning this for some time’ (pictured Ferne McCann eating live water spider in 2015)
Packham previously branded the killing of insects for the sake of entertainment as something out of the Middle Ages, and called for ITV to alter their attitude.
During the 2015 series, Ferne McCann had to eat a live water spider which led to 1500 complaints being made to Ofcom.
While, in the following series, Scarlett Moffat had to eat a live beetle during one of the Bushtucker trials.
Still happening: It is understood that though live bugs will not be eaten, ‘holding’ trials will still take place, and celebrities can expect to be covered in bugs and critters on the show
On Saturday, The Sun reported that the campfire would be replaced by a gas stove as a result of the horrific bush fires raging across east Australia.
An ITV spokesman told the publication: ‘In light of the current situation in Australia, I’m A Celebrity will not feature an open camp fire.
‘Instead, campmates will cook their food and boil their water on a specially made gas stove.’
I’m A Celebrity kicks off on Sunday 17 November at 9pm on ITV.
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! Meet the Cast
Name: CAITLYN JENNER
Age: 70
Claim to fame: Olympian and TV personality
Phobias: None but like everyone, insects do gross me out.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: To show I am exactly the same person as I have always been.
Role in the camp: To be there for everyone in the camp and to help with chores.
Miss most: My family, friends, house – everything!
Dream camper: Kanye West. ‘He is a good friend of mine and he’s good to have an intelligent and interesting conversation with.’
Missing any special occasion: Thanksgiving.
Relationship status: ‘I have lots of friends.’
Name: IAN WRIGHT MBE
Age: 56
Claim to fame: Broadcaster and former footballer
Phobias: Some of those things [snakes, rats and creepy crawlies] will make me squirm but I will deal with them when I am in there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am going in as me and I am not going in to try to be anything different.
Role in the camp: Help out with all the activities.
Miss most: Aside from my family, football.
Dream camper: Someone who has knowledge and wisdom.
Missing any special occasion: Football punditry work commitments.
Relationship status: Married
Name: JACQUELINE JOSSA
Age: 27
Claim to fame: Soap star
Phobias: Insects, creatures, spiders – everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think some people see me as a pushover or doormat – I am not.
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My children, husband, family and social media!
Dream camper: Jamie Oliver would be wicked. He would be able to cook in the camp.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married
Name: NADINE COYLE
Age: 34
Claim to fame: Pop star
Phobias: Heights, rats, snakes – everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There’s nothing I can think of. This is so outside my comfort zone!
Role in the camp: Cook and someone who is there to help with chores.
Miss most: My daughter, Anaiya.
Dream camper: Nadiya Hussain – she would be great for cooking us meals.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single
Name: KATE GARRAWAY
Age: 52
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: Spiders, heights, being in a box covered with snakes – I am terrified of absolutely everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing, I want to go in the Jungle and fly the flag for the older woman.
Role in the camp: Cooking for everyone.
Miss most: My family and not being able to check the news headlines about the latest Brexit developments.
Dream camper: The Queen – she would be the best campmate in the world!
Missing any special occasion: Lorraine Kelly’s 60th party and Richard Arnold’s 50th party!
Relationship status: Married
Name: JAMES HASKELL
Age: 34
Claim to fame: Ex England rugby player
Phobias: I’m not going to tell you!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’m going in the Jungle to have a fun time but I’ve always done this lad bravado kind of thing and actually I am really different.
Role in the camp: I will help around the camp with all the jobs.
Miss most: My wife, technology and not being able to read a book.
Dream camper: Idris Elba.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married
Name: MYLES STEPHENSON
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Rak-Su singer
Phobias: Bugs and spiders – I have to get my family members to get rid of them for me!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing. I am a pretty normal person. I even go to the shops in my PJs!
Role in the camp: Cook.
Miss most: My PlayStation. I love gaming!
Dream camper: Sir Elton John. I admire him so much and he’s a Watford boy too.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single
Name ADELE ROBERTS
Age: 40
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: Spiders – I am so petrified!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I can’t think of any.
Role in the camp: Cleaner and I’ll set up a pretend radio studio in the camp to inject some fun.
Miss most: My girlfriend, family and music – a day doesn’t go by when I am not listening to it.
Dream camper: Rita Ora – she is amazing.
Missing any special occasion: My dad’s birthday and he doesn’t know yet that I am going in the Jungle!
Relationship status: Has a girlfriend.
Name: ROMAN KEMP
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Capital Radio DJ
Phobias: Cotton wool and I won’t like trials in the dark.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am always referred to as Martin Kemp’s son so it would be nice for everyone to get to know me a bit better.
Role in the camp: The person who will do all the jobs nobody wants to do.
Miss most: My parents and my girlfriend.
Dream camper: Thierry Henry – I am a massive Arsenal fan!
Missing any special occasion: Other than my breakfast show, Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell ball. I have never ever missed it before.
Relationship status: Dating
Name: ANDREW MAXWELL
Age: 44
Claim to fame: Comedian
Phobias: I don’t like the look of any of those guys – the insects and creepy crawlies!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing – I am just going to be myself.
Role in the camp: The person who cleans out the toilet every day and who collects the logs.
Miss most: My wife, children, beer and football.
Dream camper: Geoff Capes.
Missing any special occasion: Other than my stand-up gigs, no.
Relationship status: Married
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