I’m A Celeb’s fate up in the air as producers enter ‘crisis talks’ - Extra.ie

The producers behind the hit reality show I’m A Celeb are having ‘crisis talks’ as they attempt to find a solution for this year’s show.

The jungle-based endurance show usually airs in November and December every year.

However, due to the current global situation, it is unclear whether or not the show will be able to go ahead this year.

I’m A Celeb bosses are holding crisis talks ahead of next year’s show. Pic: ITV/REX/Shutterstock (10489121ak)

Australia currently has a two-week quarantine period for anyone arriving into the country. It is unclear, however, what the situation will be in November.

A source has now revealed that I’m A Celeb bosses are now discussing if there are other ways that the show can go ahead.

‘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 source told The Sun.

I’m A Celeb bosses are looking at different ways to ensure the show goes ahead. Pic: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (10494002am)

‘A raft of measures are being looked at.

‘One of the most recent plans was to employ a crew that is 95% made up of Australian workers to overcome the issues surrounding flying to different countries and quarantine restrictions.

‘This would mean a lot of the shows UK crew missing out on their annual big gig, but ITV are having to seriously consider every option.

It would be a massive blow to ITV if I’m A Celeb couldn’t go ahead in 2020. Pic: James Gourley/ITV/REX

‘The changing nature of the crisis means that every situation is having to be assessed and planned for.

‘It’s such a ratings hit, so they’ll do everything possible to make sure it goes to air.

‘But the safety and welfare of their teams is the priority at all times.’

I’m A Celeb proved to be a massive hit with viewers last year. Pic: ITV/REX/Shutterstock (10494678ci)

I’m A Celeb proved to be a massive hit with viewers last year as they watched Jacqueline Jossa take the jungle crown.

A recent poll conducted by Extra.ie found that out of a range of reality TV shows, most viewers would like to see I’m A Celeb back on their screens in 2020.

A recent poll conducted by Extra.ie found that the majority of people wanted the show back on their screens this year. Pic: ITV/REX

The poll, which surveyed 799 reality television fans, found that 29% of readers would like to see the I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here back on our screens this year.

This was closely followed by First Dates with 26% of the vote.