I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2023

Very convenient, so she couldn't be chosen.

I thought that too Joseann.

It's a dedicated film studio, it's permanent and has all facilities any working building needs. Just Google for info although finding out how 'set-up' it is takes away any mystery.

It’s obviously outdoors but is it actually in the rainforest?

OldFrill

It's a dedicated film studio, it's permanent and has all facilities any working building needs. Just Google for info although finding out how 'set-up' it is takes away any mystery.

I know - but this is in a "protected" rainforest, a UNESCO Heritage site.

I hear from another source that the weather is absolutely dreadful, with a supercell storm devastating some areas of NSW.

Callistemon21

OldFrill

It's a dedicated film studio, it's permanent and has all facilities any working building needs. Just Google for info although finding out how 'set-up' it is takes away any mystery.

I know - but this is in a "protected" rainforest, a UNESCO Heritage site.

I hear from another source that the weather is absolutely dreadful, with a supercell storm devastating some areas of NSW.

According to our Aussie contingent the set is closely monitored, they have to use only certain cleaning products so as not to harm the environment (bodies and dishes). Nobody is allowed to interact with any native wildlife
, other than those specifically bred for the trials.

All profits from hiring out the set are used to protect the rainforest along with local biodiversity projects.

Oops I forgot to mention that it isn’t just the U.K. that films there but many other countries have their version of I’m a Celebrity.

Thanks GrannyGravy that's somewhat relieving!

Of course, protected or not, the bottom line is always $.

Chris Packham has written a detailed letter to And and Dec regarding the abuse of thousands of living creatures. They are not only using insects and crustaceans but frogs, snakes, lizards and rats.

The programme makers have replied, details here:
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12803691/Im-Celeb-bosses-hit-Chris-Packhams-blistering-attack-Ant-Dec-grotesque-exploitation-animals-gains-24-000-likes.html

He wrote previously and there was a deafening silence.

Chris makes some good points.
It doesn't encourage viewers to lose a fear of insects and reptiles, either, as they are portrayed as something to be fearful of shrieked at.
Of course we have to learn to have a healthy respect of snakes, reptiles, poisonous insects but I agree that this is giving out the wrong message.

And trashing the rainforest like that makes me 🤬

Of course, protected or not, the bottom line is always $.

Have you noticed the wood they use for the fire is perfectly cut with a saw, no scavengering for it.

Visgir1

Have you noticed the wood they use for the fire is perfectly cut with a saw, no scavengering for it.

Of course it is, the trees in the rainforest are protected.

The wood is left out by the production team for them to find.

Callistemon21

He wrote previously and there was a deafening silence.

Chris makes some good points.
It doesn't encourage viewers to lose a fear of insects and reptiles, either, as they are portrayed as something to be fearful of shrieked at.
Of course we have to learn to have a healthy respect of snakes, reptiles, poisonous insects but I agree that this is giving out the wrong message.

And trashing the rainforest like that makes me 🤬

The area it's filmed is a dedicated film studio with all the necessary buildings and appendages - catering, crew living quarters etc.It's been there years. Part of it is a disused banana plantation.

Just catching up. God! Nella is so annoying. She's just like a huge fat toddler. Doesn't listen to others. So frustrating. Out asap please.

Wish Nella would go, she like a hyped up 2 year old, constantly screaming or sulking. Think she will walk away over some perceived slight before long. Love Sam but he’s like an overexcited puppy. Think they are hard on Nigel.

OldFrill

Callistemon21

He wrote previously and there was a deafening silence.

Chris makes some good points.
It doesn't encourage viewers to lose a fear of insects and reptiles, either, as they are portrayed as something to be fearful of shrieked at.
Of course we have to learn to have a healthy respect of snakes, reptiles, poisonous insects but I agree that this is giving out the wrong message.

And trashing the rainforest like that makes me 🤬

The area it's filmed is a dedicated film studio with all the necessary buildings and appendages - catering, crew living quarters etc.It's been there years. Part of it is a disused banana plantation.

^Part of it is a disused banana plantation&

Ok, fair enough.

The forest would soon swallow it all up again if the programmes stopped being made.

Anyone watching now? Is it raining there?
I hear it's horrendous in some parts.

Apparently part of its got a roof.

Sorry to hear Jamie L has left today. She appeared emotionally fragile in the early days but then settled and looked like she was beginning to enjoy the experience.

Grannynannywanny

Sorry to hear Jamie L has left today. She appeared emotionally fragile in the early days but then settled and looked like she was beginning to enjoy the experience.

I like her as well.

She was doing so well. Social media was filled with praise for her

Shame. I hope she's OK

Some very dirty tricks going on from ITV. Someone has dug up something from years ago which they claim included an offensive word by Nigel Farage. This was doing a cameo of which he has done about 4,000 and for which he’s paid about £75. These might be for birthdays, for celebrations, for leaving do’s, for anything really and he just reads out exactly what the person wants. So they might use obscure words or “in group” jokes.

Now they are asking NF to explain the word he used but how can he do that from the jungle?

As far as I can see he is doing everything asked of him, all the challenges, in a sporting manner. He is mixing with all the campmates (even when rude Nella walks off mid conversation) and he is keeping his cool when she tries to make him mad.

Last night she was on about her pronunciation of the word “water” which she said was Jamaican patois when she is from the Congo via Belgium!! Nigel was correct, in that if a white person said it like that it would be called cultural appropriation. I think she is a devious and cunning person and she is drawing Danielle in too.

They are setting NF up and TBH if I was him I might be inclined to just walk away too but obviously he doesn’t know this is all going on away from the jungle.

According to polls NF is going to win. Hope he does. A kick in the whatsits for the lefties.

Primrose53 it’s always up to the editors what is shown on air, they put out what they think will garner the most viewers along with publicity.

Jamie Lyn has quit