I’m A Celeb viewers furious over Celebrity Cyclone rule change

December 5, 2024, 3:18 p.m.

I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! has changed its rules for the famous Celebrity Cyclone test and fans are not happy.

I’m a celebrity returned to our screens in November with a star-studded cast including Barry McGuigan, Maura Higgins, Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones and more.

In an attempt to keep things fresh, producers canceled the famous ‘Walk The Plank’ trial for episode one and then introduced never-before-done challenges like the ‘rank bench‘ in which celebrities had to earn cash and pay for basic services like showering and using the bathroom.

Now that the program arrives, it is final episodes Anticipation for the famous Celebrity Cyclone test has been high for yet another year, but fans have not been impressed by the new rules implemented by the producers. The Celebrity Cyclone is so adored by fans that ITV bosses are even considering making it their own spin-off show.

As explained by the hosts. ant and decemberThis year celebrities have to try to win a ticket to the Celebrity Cyclone. There’s only one entry available, so the other three celebrities taking part in the test will get there the old-fashioned way… through public voting.

Typically, the Celebrity Cyclone is completed by the last four celebrities left in the camp after all of their other campmates have been voted. The lucky four have to brave a huge water slide while carrying giant stars and having various objects thrown at them, and if they pass, they win a feast for their last night at camp.

But this year, with the entry rule in place, the remaining celebrities in the camp – Barry, Maura, GK, Richard, Danny, Alan, Oti and Coleen – were given the opportunity to complete the trials in a bid to earn entry to Celebrity. Cyclone. Cyclone’s entry also means they have immunity from the public vote, cementing their spot in the finals.

On Wednesday night, the group was divided into two teams for the first round of the ticket challenge. Danny, Maura, Coleen and Oti won the first round and will go head to head for that all-important Celebrity Cyclone ticket on Thursday night’s show.

I’m a celebrity Viewers have not welcomed this change with open arms. One turned to X to say: “No, no, no! Cyclone should always be bottom 4 as voted by viewers. What’s the point of us voting on whether you’re going to fast-track someone to the finals?”

Another said: “Sorry but that should be the viewers choice and a reward for being a fan favorite.”

A third said: “Come on, I don’t think that’s fair or right. It should be who people vote for! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”

Despite fans’ outrage, Ant and Dec were thrilled with the new twist, speaking on I’m a Celebrity: UnpackedThey said, “Well, we like it!” Ant added: “It’s very exciting, winner takes all.”

The Celebrity Cyclone will air on Saturday night, the day before the final.

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