It’s certainly not meant for wimps, and contestants know exactly what they are letting themselves in for with “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here”. If you can’t stomach eating cockroaches, or sleeping with tarantulas, then stay at home.
But how much of it is fixed, how many of them are really celebs anyway, and does this kind of TV exposure benefit them? These are the latest “desperate for attention” celebs we will see on the two week show from next Monday:
- Toby Anstis, radio presenter
- Lauren Booth, journalist and sister-in-law of UK prime minister Tony Blair
- Faith Brown, actress, comedienne and impressionist
- Jason Donovan, Australian actor and singer, most famous for appearing in Neighbours
- David Gest, American television producer and concert promoter, ex-husband of Liza Minnelli
- Scott Henshall, fashion Designer
- Myleene Klass, classical pianist, broadcaster and TV presenter, and former member of the British reality TV pop group Hear’Say
- Jan Leeming, TV presenter and newsreader
- Phina Oruche, star of Footballers’ Wives
- Matt Willis, former member of pop group Busted
I would like to see David Gest choke on a few kangaroo testicles, he seems quite an obnoxious person and comes over like a spoilt child. I certainly don’t like men who dish the dirt on their wives, however well deserved it might be, there should still be some loyalty. Nobody heard of him until he married Liza Minnelli anyway.
Jason and Myleene of Matt and Myleene must surely team up for a duet or two and maybe we will see another side of Jan Leeming, who always appears so very correct on TV. Faith Brown will be as outrageous as possible – so endearing the big British vote. And it would be very disappointing if we didn’t hear any camp fire juicy gossip about the Blair household from Lauren Booth.
Although Matt Willis is tipped to win, I think Jason Donovan could be a favourite. If he proves he can cook too, he could well get my vote, I remember seeing him in Joseph and the Amazing Multi Colour Dreamcoat and he was terrific. He probably also knows a few jungle survival tips as he is back on his native soil, though I appreciate it’s a long way from Ramsey Street.
David Gest will be the comedy there; he has no idea of what he is in for. I heard he only wants others to talk to him for a few moments, and doesn’t want cameras to take pictures of him from unusual antics.
I tip him as first to walk out.
I can’t think of another programme that makes me hunt down the remote-control with such speed – oh yes, tell a lie – Come Dancing.
Where’s that remote… : )
Courtney, I don’t sit glued to I’m a Celeb, just switch it on from time to time to watch these oddballs make a fool of themselves.
But I must admit I do enjoy Strictly Come Dancing, I guess it’s a girl thing.
sad to say but i quite enjoy most of the reality tv programmes……just so amazing that people actually go on tv and make such fools of themselves….but then some people will do anything for money……
Strictly come dancing has to be one of the best , not cus they make fools of themselves but because its something we would all love to be able to do….
What an unattractive assortment of people on there! Rather glad we don’t get the programme over here, though Italy has its own reality shows which are just as nauseating. Love your comment on David Gest, Ellee!
Did a gig with Faith Brown last year. She’s an amazing character. Hope she wins.
WL, They also get to eat eyeballs and lots of other disgusting stuff. David Gest deserves a rough ride, I read he has been playing the prima donna. Everyone is equal according to the laws of the jungle, he’ll learn the tough way, he looks a bit of a softie to me, I don’t think he has much staying power.
Jeremy, what did you play in your gig with Faith Brown? Naturally, she will get your vote.
Oh god, that show isn’t on again is it? I thought the last one only just finished.
Jan Leeming? Last time she was on TV, people were wearing Frankie Says… t-shirts.
Anyone remember Pamela Stephenson’s take on her with the massive earrings?
Another thing… 2 of those people are so unfamous, that they don’t even have a Wikipedia page.
Tim, Good point, maybe the producers should insist on a wiki entry as a basis for being a celeb.
I am guessing that Jan Leeming will not get your vote, but then she may let her hair down and surprise you!
AGGHHHH!!
I’m not familiar with the British one, but last year there was a German version. It was the pits. Most things on TV here are either politics or cooking shows. They get their reality shows from American and run them into the ground. Must be 3 or 4 versions of Who wants to be a Millionaire. Give me a break.
I expect David Gest is the Paul Burrell of these series. He will definitely be feasting on something ‘unconventional’.
Ellee, your comment about insisting on a wiki entry made me laugh. Thank you for brightening my evening.
Ellee,
Indeed 😉
As for Lauren Booth, do you think she’s getting a bit nervous about what happens to her career as a “journalist” when Tony leaves office?
Is she a drunkard like her father? Or have I got my Booths all wrong?
What a bunch of no-marks. I’ve only heard of 3 of that lot… (and one of them I’m actually distantly – very distantly – related to!).
Cheezy, Oh go on, tell us which you are related to. Don’t say it’s that slimeball David Gest.
Good news then! It’s not him. A distant cousin tells me that we’re related to Jason Donovan… and he’s into geneology (my cousin, not Jason) so I guess he should know. But no, we’ve never met (me and Jason, not me and my cousin!) 😛
Didn’t Lauren Booth write something in her column really nasty about Liz Hurley’s son being ugly. Then said that’s what you get for being a gold digging B****…..nice
She’s not my favourite person, if indeed she did write that.
Love Jason, he’s such a nice guy, and he’s been working out.
I didn’t think you’d be covering this Ellee. Take Care
Heather, It had been quite a gloomy news week that I fancied writing about something light hearted. I like to be versatile too and attract a wider readership than just those interested in politics.
good idea, I don’t think I’ll try the same ie writing about politics, will leave that to you.
Heather, No need to be scared, politics affects our every day lives, just give it a go.
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