I’M A Celebrity chiefs are blaming the weather for Jamie Lynn Spears and Grace Dent’s early exits, according to reports.
The campmates are dropping like flies as, for the first time in the show’s 23 year history, two celebrities have left early on medical grounds.
And there are fears more could follow with YouTuber Nella Rose‘s position on the programme looking delicate.
An insider told the Mail: “The weather in the jungle this year has been terrible. The campmates have had barely one full day of sunshine and have had to contend with endless rain which has only made the already gruelling living conditions worse.’
“The weather has really affected the mood in camp. Everyone is miserable and wanting to leave.”
Fortunately for producers the forecast is set to improve as the programme heads into its final week.
It’s been a wet affair so far in the jungle with the Gold Coast hit by thunderstorms and driving rain as opposed to the glorious sunshine of previous years.
While the camp itself is protected by a retractable canopy that keeps the celebs dry, the immediate surroundings have been soaked and there’s nothing to protect the stars when they venture out on challenges or to amenities such as the loo and shower.
Food critic Grace Dent was the first to quit after being voted to do her fourth bushtucker trial, while US star Jamie Lynn shocked fans yesterday when she left camp.
A show spokesperson said: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.
“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”
Britney Spears‘ sister struggled at first because she missed her kids so much, however, she appeared to have turned her emotions around in recent days.
The Zoey 101 actress is mum to two daughter’s Maddie, 15, and Ivey, five.
She had already threatened to walk a number of times, the first of which was just three days into the jungle, as she struggled with camp life.
On last night’s show she broke down on a couple of occasions after getting to enjoy one cube of chocolate.
Frustrated, she told Danielle Harold: “That little square of chocolate p*****d me off.”
Ex-boxer Tony Bellew – who has grown close to Jamie – also weighed in on the situation, stating to the Bush Telegraph: “She’s just getting frustrated, she misses her kids.
“She’s so far away from home. It’s good to just go and ask someone how they’re doing. Just look out for each other. Everyone should have that attitude with everybody.”
Prior to that Jamie said she had discovered a different side to herself in the jungle.
She opened up about her famous sister and also discussed her daughter’s near death experience.
Jamie insisted that everything was fine between herself and Britney – after the pop superstar branded her a “little b****” in her recent book.
She told Sam Thompson: “She’s (Britney) a good big sister, she is. Yeah, I love her… Me and her throw down. The world’s seen that.
“I’ve learned to stop talking about it publicly, but you know what, families fight. Listen, we just do it better than most.”
Fans have predicted Nella will be the next star to leave after she pulled out of the latest trial on medical grounds.
She took on the Dreaded Bed challenge in a room of the Misery Motel full of snakes, alongside Frankie Dettori, but failed.
It left camp feeling desperate, and The Sun told how bosses feared more stars could follow Grace’s example and quit.
Food critic Grace Dent is already back in the UK after her shock exit.
