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Allsorts Thu 27-Nov-25 06:43:57

Anyone tuned in to this. I did last night. What a debacle. Is there nothing they won’t do for money?. Ruby Wax has had some sort of face lift, unbelievable.. Contestand just sticking their faces in mountains of animal entrails, blood and guts everywhere. I think they would eat dirt. .Jack Osbourne is the most grounded and likeable and also Lisa Riley, still they went in. The others not so. They are all wealthy people, they don't need the money, its not character building in anyway, I do not get it..Is it just any publicity is better than none. Cannot see how it will do Kelly any favours whatsoever.

Crossstitchfan Thu 27-Nov-25 15:15:23

Barbadosbelle

Patsy70

No there isn't a winner's prize at all - just the joy of the media exposure boosting their careers!

They do, however, receive an Appearance Fee which varies depending on the stature of the person. I think that the highest fee has been paid to Nigel Farage and Colleen Rooney who are said to have both received £1,500 000 each.
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HOW much??? That is ludicrous!

lemsip Thu 27-Nov-25 15:25:16

Allsorts They do it for money of course but also they get other contracts for television work from the exposure.

It is gross this year, other years they have had daring ariel tasks to do.

Laurensnan Thu 27-Nov-25 15:37:54

Me too, I love it. Tom is my favourite too. I always look forward to it coming on each year.

Jockytaff Thu 27-Nov-25 15:52:26

During the 80's, Clive James had a TV show that looked at TV from around the world. The Japanese had a show called Endurance that featured regularly. Clive's studio audience used to be appalled at the feats the contestants had to endure and yet some 40 odd years on, here we are.

Bridie22 Thu 27-Nov-25 15:53:59

Love it, its easy silly watching makes a change from all the dramas!
Tom is interesting, Kelly is an all round good sport, they seem a happy bunch this year.

polly123 Thu 27-Nov-25 16:09:48

I have watched previous series. They do it so that they can get a fee and somehow remind you that they are still around. It has all become a bit formulaic now and a bit of a cliche. Time to move on?

Elsi Thu 27-Nov-25 16:10:47

It needs to be sent to room 101. Past its sell by date

keepingquiet Thu 27-Nov-25 16:10:56

Crossstitchfan

keepingquiet

Never watch it and don't understand why anyone finds this entertaining.

Each to their own I suppose...

If you don’t watch it, how can you make that comment? Just wondering.

Years ago I was ill in hospital whilst having chemo. It was on TV so I had no choice but to listen even if I didn't always see the screen.
I preferred the chemo- at least there was a reason for me to throw up...

Kathmaggie Thu 27-Nov-25 16:11:38

I don’t get it either

Eloethan Thu 27-Nov-25 16:20:24

I stopped watching I'm a Celebrity several years ago. It started to feel quite queasy about watching people taking part in the most horrible challenges. In some ways, it felt sadistic. I think it was a challenge where they had to crawl through a tunnel, getting electric shocks (or something like that) that finally made me decide it was demeaning to take part, and demeaning to watch.

It's a shame because I did enjoy the interactions between the people taking part - often being surprised at the unlikely friendships that developed. I don't think it needs to be outrageous to still be entertaining. It concerns me that people actually enjoy other people being hurt or made to do revolting things.

Babamaman Thu 27-Nov-25 16:54:22

No never watch it? Where is the entertainment value? Just don’t get it at all! Just proves production companies have more money than sense!
You don’t need to watch the whole thing as This morning and the earlier show and Lorraine all talk about it and show extracts all mornings!
Nah - big brother, housewives series, Kardashian’s, married at first sight ? No sorry don’t watch any of these trash things for me?

Patsee Thu 27-Nov-25 17:08:26

Love it. Watch it every year.

Roswell Thu 27-Nov-25 17:41:53

Haven't watched it since the Welsh castle

Crossstitchfan Thu 27-Nov-25 17:51:04

keepingquiet

Crossstitchfan

keepingquiet

Never watch it and don't understand why anyone finds this entertaining.

Each to their own I suppose...

If you don’t watch it, how can you make that comment? Just wondering.

Years ago I was ill in hospital whilst having chemo. It was on TV so I had no choice but to listen even if I didn't always see the screen.
I preferred the chemo- at least there was a reason for me to throw up...

Oh, that makes sense now. That made me laugh! (Not the throwing up, just the way you phrased it)

ArthurAskey Thu 27-Nov-25 17:57:34

The show is well past its sell by date now. Boring Z listers. There are usually a couple that are likeable but not this time. I’m out.

Crossstitchfan Thu 27-Nov-25 18:00:19

Jockytaff

During the 80's, Clive James had a TV show that looked at TV from around the world. The Japanese had a show called Endurance that featured regularly. Clive's studio audience used to be appalled at the feats the contestants had to endure and yet some 40 odd years on, here we are.

I can vaguely remember that programme. If I recall, the things the contestants had to do were brutal. Far worse than ‘I’m a Celeb’ now.

sparkynan Thu 27-Nov-25 18:18:22

I’m a fan! I like to watch how the younger people interact with the older people. I’m guessing people like Ruby Wax is doing this for a pay day as she’s not as rich as people think. Costs money for plastic surgery grin

grannysyb Thu 27-Nov-25 18:21:18

I remember the Clive Jane's show. I assume that some of the tasks contestants are given on IACGMOOH are also pretty vile, can't comment really as I tried to watch it once, it was like watching paint dry! Obviously lots of people love it, not for me

graciemabel Thu 27-Nov-25 18:38:20

They should absolutely be on here for a charity. They are all well off and don't need the dosh. Perhaps Ruby wax couldn't afford to put her face right! I quite like Aitch and Ginge but he annoyed me crying over not being able to text his mum, seriously it;s a couple of weeks and you're being paid loads of money - get over it. I also thought Ruby Wax was unkind taking the Allsorts away to eat on the sneak, how selfish!! why do I watch it, well like a lot of people I'm waiting for one of them to cause a stir and make it more exciting!!!

TiggyW Thu 27-Nov-25 18:57:16

I started to watch I’m a Celeb during the lockdowns when it was based in Grywch Castle. I’m not keen on the treatment of the creatures, but I like to see how everyone co-operates, or not! I don’t like Tom and Alex. Lisa and Shona seem genuine. Vogue seems rather affected. Martin and Eddie seem to be lovely men. Ruby should go first. I’d like Jack to win - he’s so sensible and down to earth, especially considering his upbringing!! 🤣

Sadie5803 Thu 27-Nov-25 19:09:06

Its brain numbing rubbish.... life's too short to waste it on stuff like this

georgiejg Thu 27-Nov-25 19:10:21

Like strictly, it has had its day.

Millie22 Thu 27-Nov-25 19:14:06

I think Jack Osborne is being paid the most at £200k but I might be wrong.

I watched the start of it but the trials are horrendous and there is no skill now like there used to be. They had climbing trials before and now it's all about eating.

Mojack26 Thu 27-Nov-25 19:19:52

Never watched it, looks absolute drivel... not in least into so called 'celeb' culture. It's all that seems to be on tv! Celeb Masterchef,Celeb Race Across the World,Strictly,I'm a Celeb,debatable, etc etc.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 27-Nov-25 19:46:40

It’s a relief from the news.

I enjoy people watching the interactions round the campfire.