I’m A Celebrity bosses ‘are holding crisis talks to save this year’s show as TV industry is thrown into chaos by coronavirus’
- Insiders say it is unclear whether the show will go ahead later this year after the TV industry was thrown into chaos by COVID-19
- A source said: ‘I’m A Celebrity is six months away but bosses are holding meetings about how they can ensure it still goes ahead in the current climate’
- They added: ‘One of the most recent plans was to employ a crew that is 95 per cent made up of Australian workers’
- The insider added that due to the changing nature of the pandemic, every possible situation is being planned for
- The show continues to be a ratings winner and as such, bosses are said to be prepared to do everything possible to keep the series on the air
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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! bosses are reportedly holding crisis talks to save this year’s show amid the coronavirus pandemic.
According to The Sun, insiders are unclear whether the show will go ahead later this year after the TV industry was thrown into chaos by COVID-19.
A source said: ‘I’m A Celebrity is six months away but bosses are holding meetings about how they can ensure it still goes ahead in the current climate. A raft of measures are being looked at.
Trouble: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! bosses are reportedly holding crisis talks to save this year’s show amid the coronavirus pandemic
‘One of the most recent plans was to employ a crew that is 95 per cent made up of Australian workers to overcome the issues surrounding flying to different countries and the quarantine restrictions.
‘This would mean a lot of the show’s UK crew missing out on their annual big gig but ITV are having to seriously consider every option.’
The insider added that due to the changing nature of the pandemic, every possible situation is being planned for.
The show continues to be a ratings winner and as such, bosses are said to be prepared to do everything possible to keep the series on the air.
Up in the air: Insiders are unclear whether the show will go ahead later this year after the TV industry was thrown into chaos by COVID-19 (pictured: last year’s winner Jacqueline Jossa)
The source went on to say that the safety and welfare of the crew is the top priority for bosses.
MailOnline has contacted ITV representatives for comment.
I’m A Celebrity premiered in 2002 and has been a success every since, averaging more than 10million viewers per episode.
A source said: ‘I’m A Celebrity is six months away but bosses are holding meetings about how they can ensure it still goes ahead in the current climate’
Last year’s finale, which saw former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa crowned Queen of the Jungle, was the most watched TV show of 2019.
Jacqueline beat out Coronation Street star Andy Whyment and presenter Roman Kemp in the final.
Other well-known stars who took part in the most recent series included reality star Caitlyn Jenner, Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle and Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway.
Thinking ahead: The insider added that due to the changing nature of the pandemic, every possible situation is being planned for