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I’m a celebrity, get me out of here!

(13 Posts)
Nannylovesshopping Fri 01-Oct-21 11:07:57

Just read Arlene Phillips, ex strictly judge, first celeb to be announced for this year, another of my favourite shows, bring it on?

Zoejory Fri 01-Oct-21 11:13:54

Is she 79? I imagine there will be a few tasks she'll be exempt from.

I think she'll be a good contestant. She's no limp lettuce.

MrsPickle Fri 01-Oct-21 11:19:09

Apart from the good its done for Gwrych castle and N Wales, I fail to see its attraction.
I remember the castle in the 60s and 70s, before it fell into ruins.
However, Abergele now has a 'sleb' gift shop, the castle owner has been able to renovate huge parts of it and the local economy is benefiting.
I might watch an episode.

Zoejory Fri 01-Oct-21 11:21:18

We started watching this when it started, MrsPickle. The children were school age and it was a must see. I have to admit that it's lost its appeal over the years. The contestants all seem to be terribly amenable to each other and happy to eat sheep eyes without so much as a gulp.

Kate1949 Fri 01-Oct-21 12:20:53

We used to see clips of this on other programmes and listen to my sister saying how great it was. We used to say we couldn't think of anything worse. Then one year we watched an episode out of curiosity. We are now hooked!

tanith Fri 01-Oct-21 12:23:16

DH and I used to watch it together never missed an episode and loved it but now I’m on my own I can take or leave it. Last year I lost interest after a couple of weeks. I’ll probably watch the launch just to see if I actually know anyone.

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 01-Oct-21 12:24:11

The last time I watched it Janet Street Porter and Paul Burrell were two the contestants.

Aveline Fri 01-Oct-21 13:49:56

I can't help it. It's embarrassing to admit but I love it! I enjoy seeing the unlikely relationships that develop and I adore Ant and Dec. I know it's all heavily edited but I still really enjoy it and am looking forward to it

nanaK54 Fri 01-Oct-21 14:11:17

You are not alone Aveline I really enjoy this programme!

BlueBelle Fri 01-Oct-21 15:09:03

I watched it in the early days but it’s so trashy and very very predictable and acted so poorly that I haven’t bothered for years now
I don’t know half the people on it anyway and not very keen on Ant and Dec so not not for me

Aveline Fri 01-Oct-21 15:35:57

If you don't actually watch it and haven't for years then how do you know it's so 'trashy' and acted 'poorly'?

GrannyGravy13 Fri 01-Oct-21 15:45:44

We record it and watch it with GC, as they are only 6 we fast forward through any inappropriate chit chat.

grannylyn65 Fri 01-Oct-21 15:47:26

There’s always one ?