Former I’m A Celebrity Star Calls for Show Shake Up, Describes it as "Disgusting"

Tony Blackburn, the First Ever Winner of I'm A Celebrity, Criticizes the Show's Eating Trials

Radio veteran Tony Blackburn, who was crowned the first ever winner of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! back in 2002, has expressed his disappointment with the ITV show, stating that he can "barely watch" it these days. Blackburn took particular issue with the revolting eating trials that have become a staple of the show. In a recent tweet, the 80-year-old called for a change, emphasizing that he finds the trials "disgusting" and would much prefer to see the celebrities engaging in conversations with each other, as he finds that more entertaining.

Animal Rights Charities Criticize the Show's Eating Trials

The eating trials on I'm A Celebrity have drawn criticism from animal rights charities like PETA, who argue that they cause "extreme stress, fear, and trauma to the animals involved." These trials often involve campmates being served up a range of rotten dishes, including creepy crawlies, camel penis, and cow anus. The show has faced calls to exclude any sort of animal from these trials, with some viewers echoing this sentiment on social media.

Nigel Farage Discusses Brexit During Eating Challenge

During a recent episode of I'm A Celebrity, campmate Nigel Farage, a prominent Brexit supporter, participated in the Jungle Pizzeria eating challenge. While tucking into dishes with names like 'Pepper Groaney' and 'Quattro For-gag-io', Farage also engaged in a conversation about Brexit with Frenchman Fred Sirieix, the maître d' from First Dates. The two had differing views on Brexit, with Sirieix accusing Farage of demonizing migrants, to which Farage responded that Brexit was solely about self-governance and being in charge of one's own decisions.

Despite the controversy surrounding the show's eating trials, I'm A Celebrity continues to be a popular reality TV series, captivating audiences with its unique blend of challenges and celebrity interactions. Whether or not changes will be made to the show in response to the criticism remains to be seen.