Fans threaten to boycott I'm A Celeb over casting rumour
I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has teased the next season's cast on social media, but the potential appearance of a "headline-grabbing Olympian" has the rumour mill spinning.
“A headline-grabbing Olympian has a ticket to the African wilds! 🎟️”, the show posted on Instagram.
Hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris hinted that a "freestyle lover" will face the jungle in Season 7, set to air in January.
While some followers posed a number of Olympians who they thought fit the mould, others speculated the possible TV return of the controversial breakdancer, Raygun, and many of them were quick to express their disdain.
“Okay, I’m going to assume it’s Raygun,” one person said. “But other freestylers could include: Ariarne Titmus — Freestyle Swimming. Sally Fitzgibbons - Surfing. Torah Bright — Freestyle Snowboarding.”
“Former Olympian Pole Vaulter Liz Parnov,” another suggested.
“I’m boycotting the show if it’s Raygun 🙄,” one person commented.
“If it’s Raygun, I’m not watching 🤷♀️,” another claimed.
"I’d rather watch paint dry than Raygun on TV … what on earth are the producers thinking," a third wrote.
"Please NOT the "breakdancer" Don't make me boycott for the first time ever. Noooooo! 😬😭" a fourth added.
The reality show drops celebrities into the jungle and forces them out of their comfort zone.
On Wednesday, the series hinted the famous personalities set to appear on the next season, with clues including: a “stadium superstar”, a “football strongman”, and a “comedy genius”.
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