The launch show of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! saw the ten celebrities tucking into a meal of rabbit after winning seven meals for camp.
But it has been revealed that Sir Mo Farah will reportedly be given special halal meals during his stint at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales.
The Olympian champion, 37, will not eat the same food that is given to the other campmates to keep in line with his Muslim faith, The Sun reported.
Dinner: It has been revealed that Sir Mo Farah will reportedly be given special halal meals during his I’m A Celebrity stint at Gwrych Castle in North Wales
A source told The Sun: ‘Mo told producers a long time ago about his food preferences, so they were prepared.
‘He can’t eat certain food unless it’s prepared in the correct way according to his religion.’
But he will still be taking part in the series’ famous Bushtucker eating trials, as they do not interfere with his religious beliefs.
The Quran and other Muslim teachings do not outlaw the eating of creepie crawlies – only explicitly banning eating scorpions, among other dietary requirements.
Religion: The Olympian champion, 37, will not eat the same food that is given to the other campmates to keep in line with his Muslim faith
The term halal is used to refer to the dietary standard in the Muslim faith, as prescribed in the Quran, with haram being its opposite, meaning unlawful or prohibited.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for I’m A Celebrity and Mo Farah for comment.
It is not the first time that the hit ITV show has prepared halal food for a contestant, as boxer Amir Khan was given special halal rations in 2017.
Amir only joined I’m A Celebrity after discovering the Bushtucker challenges were not against his Muslim faith, as he was concerned that eating insects would be viewed as haram under Islamic law.
A Muslim scholar previously said online: ‘There is no evidence in the Quran or Hadith at all where most insects (except scorpions) are called unclean.
Bushtucker: But Mo will still be taking part in the series’ famous Bushtucker eating trials, as they do not interfere with his religious beliefs
‘Therefore, insects are halal and you can eat them if you want without committing a sin.
‘There are also very good reasons for eating insects, especially in the light of a growing population.’
Speaking to MailOnline ahead of this year’s series, Mo said that while he had some doubts about the show, he wanted to take on the challenge as it’s ‘something different’ from his sport success.
The runner told MailOnline that he’s ‘scared of everything’ going into the show, so is worried he could be viewers’ top choice for the Trials.
He added: ‘I think I’m nervous about being on camera 24/7, whatever you’re doing, taking a shower that’s the nerve-racking part!’
‘You’re always expecting it’s gonna be incredible and then you just go in and it’s less than your expectations.
‘I just want to get myself in there and then I’ll see someone I recognise. That’s the exciting part.’
Mo is among ten celebrities starring in the first ever UK series of I’m A Celebrity this year, after coronavirus saw the show relocate to Wales from Australia.
He is joined in the derelict castle this year by presenter Vernon Kay, 46, Corrie icon Beverley Callard, and soap star Jessica Plummer, 28.
Exciting: The runner said that while he has some doubts about signing up for the show he wanted to take on the challenge as it’s ‘something different’ (pictured in 2012)
Also competing for the title of King or Queen of the Castle will be AJ Pritchard, 26; Shane Richie, 56; Victoria Derbyshire, 52; Hollie Arnold, 26, and Jordan North, 30.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are hosting the series once again, while Vick Hope is fronting The Daily Drop, a brand-new series following all camp activity, available on ITV Hub every morning after the main show.
The Geordie duo, the contestants and crew will be tested for COVID-19 every three days throughout the series, with the campmates able to mix freely while they live in the camp as they form their own bubble.
The 2020 series, which kicked off with a bang on ITV on Sunday evening, is expected to last just 20 days – two shorter than normal.
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! 2020: Who are the celebrities?
Name: SIR MO FARAH CBE
Age: 37
Claim to fame: The most successful British track athlete in Olympic Games history
Phobias: Any animal that moves
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me doing something other than running
Role in the camp: Cook
Miss most: Coffee, my wife and children
Dream campmate: Samuel L Jackson would be pretty cool
Relationship status: Married
Name: SHANE RICHIE
Age: 56
Phobias: Human faeces. If I see one, it is over! I am hoping the camp toilet will be enclosed
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: Nothing. I don’t think I am that interesting
Role in the camp: Person who will muck in with anything
Miss most: My family and routine at home
Dream campmate: Eric Cantona, any 80s’ pop star or The Roc
Relationship status: Married
Name: BEVERLEY CALLARD
Age: 63
Claim to fame: Corrie legend
Phobias: Ghosts and insects
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People think I am glamorous as I have played Liz for so long but I am not
Role in the camp: Cleaner
Miss most: Dogs and my husband, Jon
Dream campmate: Ricky Gervais – he would keep us all going
Relationship status: Married
Name: AJ PRITCHARD
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Former Strictly professional
Phobias: Heights, claustrophobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People see me with sparkles and fake tan but nobody knows what I am like
Role in the camp: Keeping spirits up and the cleaner
Miss most: My warm and comfy bed
Dream campmate: Any celebrity with an intriguing background
Relationship status: Dating
Name: VERNON KAY
Age: 46
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: I don’t like being confined underwater!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think I have always been the same throughout my career – so I don’t have any.
Role in the camp: Person to keep spirits up.
Miss most: My family.
Dream camper: Anybody who has won the Super Bowl!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE
Age: 52
Claim to fame: Award-winning journalist
Phobias: I am not a fan of spiders or confined spaces and I don’t know what I am going to be like when I get there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t think I have any as people just know me as the news and current affairs person!
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My boys, husband, dog and Mum.
Dream campmate: Madonna, Gary Lineker and Jamie Oliver to cook for us. I think you could have some really geeky chats with them!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: GIOVANNA FLETCHER
Age: 35
Claim to fame: Author and podcaster
Phobias: Heights. My legs go wobbly and you can’t rationalise it
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I am not that controversial so nothing
Role in the camp: Mum, friend and the giver of hugs
Miss most: My husband, Tom, and my three children
Dream campmate: The Queen, Judi Dench and Ant Middleton so he can help us with all the survival skills
Relationship status: Married
Name: JESSICA PLUMMER
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Former EastEnders actress
Phobias: Arachnophobia, fear of heights –just about every phobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me for who I am rather than my EastEnders character
Role in the camp: Chatterbox and little sister
Miss most: My daughter. It’s going to be the longest we’ve been apart
Dream campmate: Denzel Washington would be awesome. I would listen to every word he said
Relationship status: Single
Name: JORDAN NORTH
Age: 30
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: It’s just easier to say what I am not scared of. I have so many phobias
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: On my Radio 1 show, I am always bubbly and energetic but everyone has down moments too, so it will be nice for people to see what I am really like
Role in the camp: Entertainer and the tidy up person –I love a tidy house
Miss most: A nice cool pint of Guinness
Dream campmate: Barack Obama and Liam Gallagher. He would be great entertainment value
Relationship status: Single
Name: HOLLIE ARNOLD MBE
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Paralympic gold medallist
Phobias: Spiders
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t want it to focus on my disability
Role in the camp: Cook/shoulder to cry on
Miss most: My boyfriend, food and my cats
Dream campmate: Michelle Keegan –she is beautiful
Relationship status: Dating