ITV show I’m A Celebrity has reportedly faced a stern warning from TV watchdog Ofcom. The programme has been served a warning over who they line up for this year’s jungle cast, reports claim.
In fact, the communications regulator has some pretty clear guidance over what I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! should avoid. If the reality show wants to prevent Ofcom coming down on them like a “ton of bricks,” they need to miss out a certain kind of contestant it seems.
But what does this mean for the beloved celebrity survival show?
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Apparently, the programme has “ditched” plans to cast a certain type of contestant. This was initially due to keeping the show fresh.
You’ve probably guessed it – the show is apparently planning to steer clear of politicians. After the previous appearances of controversial MP’s Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage, it seems Ofcom might not want to see another political figure on the show.
A source has claimed that it’s “highly doubtful” that politicians will be added to the line-up.
The timings of the General Election are just too much of a headache and it was the final straw.
This is due to previous backlash the show faced over the casting of former MPs.
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A source told The Sun of the matter: “
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