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Get Me Out of Here! seems to have avoided having any politicians in the jungle this year, after immense backlash. This year, the likes of Coleen Rooney , Tulisa and GK Barry are heading into the jungle in a few days, and we’ve already had a first look at what’s to come. National treasures Lioness Jill Scott and reigning champion Sam Thompson have all taken part in Ant and Dec’s bushtucker trials in recent years, as have Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage , who was reportedly the highest-paid campmate ever .
It’s now been claimed ITV bosses purposely avoided politicians on the programme this year, and are trying to push for a more ‘positive’ series. A source said: ‘ITV producers are pushing for a more ‘positive’ I’m A Celebrity after reviewing previous series which saw the likes of controversial politicians Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage divide its viewership. ‘Changing the show’s fundamental format, producers have added two camp leaders to allow contestants to create bonds.
’ The insider added to MailOnline : ‘Executive producer Olly Nash said “All we want to see is a year of positive, happy, funny camp. ‘”This year there’s a stronger chance of becoming a stronger family. We want to recreate the golden years of 2018 and Harry Redknapp.
”‘ The move to have no more politicians in the jungle comes after other controvers.