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Jan122021 by adminNo Comments

David Attenborough becomes latest celeb to get COVID-19 vaccine

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Sir David Attenborough has become the latest national treasure to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The naturalist and broadcaster has received his initial jab, following in the glamorous footsteps of Dame Joan Collins and the Queen at the weekend. Follow live COVID-19 updates from the UK and around the world Other stars to have been vaccinated include actor Sir Ian McKellen, 81, Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith, 80, entertainer Lionel Blair, 92, and singer Sir Tom Jones, 80.Attenborough, 94, has previously spoken of the "immense suffering" caused by the pandemic, but also raised concerns that the crisis would take concentration away from the issue of climate change. ...

Nov252020 by adminNo Comments

I’m A Celeb ‘investigated by police’ over bushtucker trials – but show defends its use of bugs

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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has defended filming with bugs in Wales following reports that police are investigating the show over concerns it is using non-native wildlife.A spokesman for the hit ITV series, which has moved from Australia to the UK this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, said all insects used for bushtucker trials are "non-invasive species" and only released in a contained area. But North Wales Police is reportedly investigating the show over its use of insects such as cockroaches, maggots, spiders and worms, according to The Guardian, following complaints the species could threaten wildlife in the area around Gwrych Castle, near Abergele. Image: Contestants have been covered in insects during challenges The...

Nov172020 by adminNo Comments

RSPCA tells I’m a Celeb: Stop scaring snakes and cockroaches for Bushtucker Trials

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Animal welfare campaigners have told I'm A Celebrity producers to stop "scaring, chasing, crushing and overcrowding" critters in the show's Bushtucker Trials.Ever since the hit ITV reality show was first aired in 2002, the RSPCA has voiced its upset at the way insects, reptiles and other animals are used - but it has never received a response. However, for the first time, before this year's series began the charity was invited by makers of the programme to take part in its production planning stages and offer ideas for changing the way animals would be used.But the organisation said it was left "really disappointed" that even after its contribution, the decision was taken to continue using animals in the same way. Image: ITV invited the RSPCA to...

Dec102018 by adminNo Comments

I'm A Celeb: What opportunities await Harry Redknapp?

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Harry Redknapp has kept I'm A Celeb viewers hooked during the last three weeks, thanks to his love of jam roly poly, his wife Sandra and a footballer story or two.Almost 11 million people tuned in to watch the 71-year-old win the show, meaning he now has a legion of new fans. So what could this mean for his future? Will he follow in the footsteps of recent winners Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo or Scarlett Moffatt and take up some lucrative TV offers?The former football manager has already enjoyed a successful and lucrative career having been in charge of big name Premier League clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, whilst some of his jungle teammates are only just starting out in their respective fields. PR expert Mark Borkowsk...

Dec12018 by adminNo Comments

Noel Edmonds I’m A Celeb exit branded 'fix' after he was 'holding bag' before results

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Last night the House Party presenter was evicted after the first vote-off but was in good spirits when joined with wife Liz Davies on the famous jingle bridge.Twitter was a sea of viewers branding the show a fix, one said: “Well that vote out was a fix if ever I saw one.”Another added: "The whole nation tweeting about how they wanted noel to stay...there's no way he got the least amount of votes #fix."Viewers were also convinced Noel was the only celeb holding his belongings before the results were announced. The 69-year-old was whisked off to the luxury Versace hotel where all the stars stay after being kicked out of the jungle. Related Articles Despite his short stint on the show, Noel was clearly fed up with the infamous beans and rice diet as a source told The Mirro...