A Certain Paralympian Could Be the First Wheelchair User on I'm a Celebrity (and Producers Are so Here for It)
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Hold onto your cocktails, because we might be witnessing HISTORY in the making! A certain Paralympian, aged 53, is reportedly in advanced talks to become the first-ever wheelchair user on I'm A Celebrity, and darling, the ITV bosses are practically dancing in their seats! Can you even imagine the drama?
Sources say that producers are keen to make all the necessary adaptations to the camp, ensuring our fave can get cozy and thrive in that wild jungle. A tipster spilled to The Sun that 'Ade has been in talks with I'm A Celebrity, who are really eager to make it work.' And can we just take a moment to appreciate how his infectious larger-than-life personality would be a total gift to the show? Talk about what we need right now!
As they figure out how to revamp the camp and make it all WORK, you can practically hear the excitement from the producers. How fabulous is that?
Of course, Ade’s team has been asked for a comment, but keep your expectations in check because an ITV spokesperson just threw some classic shade, stating, 'Any names suggested for I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here are just speculation.' Classic! Meanwhile, we hear other rumored stars for this new series include Joanna Page from Gavin and Stacey and that Olympic ice dancer, Sir Christopher Dean—who allegedly just stepped down from his judging duties on Dancing on Ice. Talk about a new twist in the soap opera of reality TV! The jungle is gonna be lit!
—Bree