I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is gearing up for a massive revamp.
In a startling series twist, the iconic Walk the Plank challenge is no more. After scaring the celebs witless atop a 314ft high-rise since 2017, ITV bosses are scrapping the challenge.
Famous faces teetered precariously on a plank jutting out from Surfer’s Paradise’s Focus building to kickstart the jungle shenanigans. 2024’s line-up is rumoured to be the best yet with Coleen Rooney, Tulisa, and Grace Keeling all reportedly set to join the show.
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One insider told The Mirror: “The format needed a freshen up, so producers have decided to kick things off with something a bit special this series, so it doesn’t feel like it’s becoming formulaic. They are dropping the segment in favour of an exciting new ‘edge of your seat’ challenge for some of the celebs.”
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They added: “It was time to change things up – but bosses are staying tight-lipped on exactly what they’ve got lined up to replace the plank. Bosses are pulling out all the stops to ensure the show has a spectacular launch that viewers won’t want to miss.”
The Mirror reported that boxing icon Barry McGuigan may take on the jungle challenge following Ally McCoist’s unexpected exit. An insider said: “Barry is a bona-fide sporting legend and he’s a great person to have heading for the jungle. When he rose to fame in the 1980s as the WBA featherweight boxing champ he became a non-sectarian ambassador.
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“He fought for both Ireland and Great Britain and was loved and respected on both sides of the divide. There’s not many who can say that.”
In what could be a telly comeback for the ages, Coleen Rooney is reportedly gearing up for a dramatic return to our screens amid the fallout from her Wagatha Christie storm.
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A TV source revealed to the Sunday Mirror: “She’s in the jungle and she’s going to set the record straight on Wagatha. This is a major coup For ITV. The kids are growing up now. The time is right for Coleen. She’s got the potential to go all the way and win this.”
Other celebs rumoured to be joining include ex-Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, Loose Women panellist Jane Moore, former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, The Traitors’ Harry Clark, Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold, and retired artistic gymnast Max Whitlock.
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