I'm a Celebrity (6do encyclopedia)



I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is a popular reality TV show that first premiered on UK’s ITV network in August 2002. The show is set in an Australian jungle, where celebrities from various fields are challenged to carry out physical and mental challenges, complete with limited food, clothing, and physical amenities. The premise of the show is to see how these celebrities cope with the demands of outdoor living, and to see how various well-known personalities interact when they are removed from their comfort zone.

Over the years, the show has developed a strong following, with millions of fans tuning in every year to see who will be participating in the latest series. The show has consistently been among one of the highest-rated programs in the United Kingdom and is highly regarded for its entertaining blend of drama, humor, and action.

The format of the show follows a basic structure. Celebrities are flown in the jungle, often with the promise of a large donation for a charity of their choice, where they must live in a basic campsite. There is a daily task for the celebrity contestants which involves one or more challenges. These challenges can be physical, mental or endurance-based and are designed to test the skills and endurance of the contestants. If the contestants fail to complete the tasks successfully, they may face the prospect of living on a basic diet of rice and beans for the following 24 hours. The show also features a variety of survival-themed challenges and tasks for the contestants.

Throughout the show, a number of contestants are voted off by the public each week, with the show culminating in a final challenge to crown the winner. As the elimination process continues, contestants are often faced with the prospect of dealing with a range of strange and frightening jungle creatures, such as spiders, snakes, and rats.

Aside from the challenges and tasks, the show features live streams of the campsite, allowing viewers to catch a glimpse of the celebrities as they explore the jungle, hunt for food, or bicker with one another. The show is also notable for its presenters, who offer humorous commentary on the celebrities’ antics, and for its colorful use of sound effects and music cues.

The show has gone on to spawn a number of international versions, with the format being replicated in several countries around the world. Notable adaptations include the US and Australian versions of the show.

Critics have praised the show’s ability to create drama within the confines of its campsite setting, with many citing the reality TV show as a pioneer in the genre. The show has also been applauded for its ability to change public perceptions of certain celebrities, with many contestants entering the jungle as little-known figures, only to emerge as household names.

However, the show has also faced criticism. Critics have argued that the physical and mental challenges faced by contestants are often too extreme, and that the show’s treatment of its celebrities verges on the exploitative. Furthermore, the show has also been accused of promoting unrealistic standards of physical beauty, with many contestants facing criticism for their appearances.

Despite these criticisms, “I’m a Celebrity” retains its place as one of the most popular and longest-running reality TV shows of all time. With its combination of action, humor, and suspense, the show continues to attract millions of viewers to its annual series, making it a true television phenomenon. Whether you’re a fan of reality TV or not, it’s hard to deny the appeal of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” and the legacy it has created within the media landscape.


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I’m a Celebrity ex-stars forced to make ‘really awful’ decision

The Independent

23-05-11 09:49


The finale of the All-Stars version of ITV's reality show “I'm a Celebrity... South Africa” is set for 12 May but the last semi-final twist will be revealed during the preceding show on 11 May. The four remaining campmates, Fatima Whitbread, Jordan Banjo, Myleene Klass and Phil Tufnell, have their peace short-lived when their former rivals, including Andy Whyment and Janice Dickinson, return. Hosts Ant and Dec tell the campmates that the ex-stars will be deciding which celebrities will be in the top three and who will be going home. The group will decide which stars will be in the top three places. The show is the twenty-first season of the UK version of the hugely successful “I'm a Celebrity” format.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-final-itv-south-africa-b2336917.html
I’m a Celebrity viewers call out ‘rubbish’ format

The Independent

23-05-09 21:07


Viewers of I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa have criticised the programme's format. The show's finalists are determined by Bushtucker Trials, with the two weakest participants sent home each night. The format has removed viewers' ability to vote, instead relying solely on participants nominating themselves for exposure to trial events. However, some viewers have said this approach has removed the show's appeal.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-south-africa-joe-swash-b2335836.html
Andy Whyment accuses Janice Dickinson of ‘abusing’ Ant and Dec

The Independent

23-05-09 16:38


Andy Whyment, a Coronation Street star, has accused model Janice Dickinson of insulting I’m a Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec during a trial on the ITV show. Whyment was eliminated along with former show winner Georgia "Toff" Toffolo following the trial. Speaking out after his exit from the show, Whyment said that even though Dickinson is "really, really famous", she had no right to be rude, adding, "Manners cost nothing".

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-janice-dickinson-andy-whyment-b2335693.html
Dean Gaffney on cosmetic mishap that got him in trouble on EastEnders

The Independent

23-05-08 09:03


Former EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has revealed he upset his make-up team on the set of the soap when he had his eyebrows waxed and tinted before a holiday. Gaffney, best known for playing Robbie Jackson, said he fell asleep with the brow tint still on, prompting colleague Danny Dyer to respond: “Alright, son, what the f*** have you done, son?” He added the make-up team were “coming out fuming”, telling him that changing his hair violated his contract. The team scrubbed his brows with an exfoliator to remove the tint. A regular character on the BBC soap from 1993 to 2003 and 2004 to 2010, Gaffney’s holiday brow misadventure came up during an episode of the South African spin-off of ITV’s reality show I’m a Celebrity.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-dean-gaffney-eastenders-b2334754.html
Janice Dickinson leaves I’m a Celebrity after on-set accident

The Independent

23-05-06 09:01


American supermodel Janice Dickinson left reality TV show I’m A Celebrity... South Africa following an on-set accident. The 68-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident, which occurred after the filming of the Friday episode. The show has already finished filming, meaning she has fully recovered. The accident occurred when Dickinson tripped over in camp as she walked to the long drop overnight. Producers decided to pull Dickinson from the show entirely so she could recover more comfortably. The show will broadcast a message from Dickinson on 8 May.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-janicce-dickinson-hospital-b2333732.html
Joe Swash says Stacey Solomon ‘puked up the walls’ on an early date

The Independent

23-05-20 12:13


During a special episode of I'm a Celebrity...South Africa, actor Joe Swash told an anecdote of one of the first evenings he spent with presenter Stacey Solomon, now his wife. The couple, who married last July, share three children together and both have emerged triumphant from the show in the past. However, the memory that Swash shared on the all-star version of the programme held particular resonance. “One of the first times I met Stacey we got drunk on red wine, but Stacey is definitely not a drinker,” he said, before describing the mess that resulted.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/joe-swash-stacey-solomon-first-date-b2342632.html