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I’m a Celebrity....my guilty pleasure!

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Sophiasnana Mon 16-Nov-20 10:38:05

Anyone else watching the above? I know its trash tv, but I look forward to it every year. My husband cant bear to be in the same room while I’m watching it!

tanith Mon 16-Nov-20 22:26:20

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone so absolutely terrified well done Shane for getting him through.

Jane10 Mon 16-Nov-20 22:22:35

Well Jordan was very brave indeed. That's real bravery - to be so absolutely petrified but doing it anyway.
Shame about the meal their hard earned stars gained for them.

crazyH Mon 16-Nov-20 22:16:22

I love it -
I agree. Beverley Callard and Carol V probably had the same plastic surgeon. Their cheeks look like red ?- I'm probably jealous because I can't afford to have a cheek-lift.......

Ellianne Mon 16-Nov-20 22:14:59

Alfie? Shane! Grrr.

Grannynannywanny Mon 16-Nov-20 22:14:41

I watch it every year and always enjoy it. Interesting to see how it’ll work in the cold castle setting rather than the jungle.

One minor annoyance, I wish they’d all stop saying “you’ve got this”

Ellianne Mon 16-Nov-20 22:14:20

I don't think the "happy face" lad was faking it. He looked absolutely terrified.
Alfie was kind to him.

MissAdventure Mon 16-Nov-20 22:07:05

"Happy place, happy place!"

Sophiasnana Mon 16-Nov-20 22:00:08

Ngaiol, I agree. Beverley Callard looks dreadful. She looks as if her whole face is frozen. What possesses women to want to look like that! Just watched the second one, and must admit, I’m not enjoying it as much as usual. On a dark november night I usually enjoy watching them sitting in their bikinis in the sunny jungle, but its just all a bit dark, dismal and depressing this year

Ngaio1 Mon 16-Nov-20 17:43:05

I watched last night and shall probably continue. Intrigued as to how much surgery the Coronation Street woman has had done. She and Carol Vorderman would be a great double act!

Ellianne Mon 16-Nov-20 16:09:23

If I am missing something feel free to let me know, including why it's entertaining.
Ant and Dec are funny. Holly was ok as a stand in last year but it was more about what she was wearing than the entertaining repartee between the lads.

LadyGracie Mon 16-Nov-20 16:05:20

I love this programme, I watch it every year, it’s a bit of light hearted fun to watch especially as the nights are drawing in.

DH doesn’t enjoy it but knows I won’t miss a programme, he tends to sit in an armchair as opposed to the settee we usually share as I tend to get rather excited.

Jane10 Mon 16-Nov-20 15:51:50

I've already said why I like this programme.

Ramblingrose22 Mon 16-Nov-20 13:35:28

I've never watched it - doesn't appeal to me.

I dislike being near nasty bugs or having even one crawling over me and am indifferent to snakes. I couldn't care less who wins either.

If I am missing something feel free to let me know, including why it's entertaining.

tanith Mon 16-Nov-20 13:26:22

Sophiasnana ((hugs))

Ellianne Mon 16-Nov-20 13:09:41

Can I ask, where do they get all the bugs from and the number of snakes? Is there a company here that sells them, maybe for zoos and animal parks?

Sophiasnana Mon 16-Nov-20 13:09:36

Tanith. I’m the same. Listening to the theme music brings back strong memories for me. Ten years ago in November, my lovely sister was in a hospice with only weeks to live. My parents and I moved down to her house to be with her and spent every day in the hospice with her, going back to her house at night and pouring a glass of wine in front of celebrity jungle. It brought us a strange bit of light relief during what was an awful time.

Galaxy Mon 16-Nov-20 12:54:12

hmm next to each other. It made me smile. I am afraid I found Shane Ritchie really irritating!

Galaxy Mon 16-Nov-20 12:53:21

I like it, its comfort blanket tv. It all looks so normal, hugging and standing next to e

GrandmasueUK Mon 16-Nov-20 12:35:13

I usually record it and ff through the eating trials, which I dislike. As usual there are some ‘celebrities’ I’ve never heard of and some I have. I wonder what they are going to do about the final Cyclone Challenge, which always looks like so much fun. I’m sure I went to the castle with my family when I was young but unfortunately there is no-one to ask now.

Jane10 Mon 16-Nov-20 12:22:15

I always watch it. I'm more fascinated by the relationships that form and how people often appear different from their public image once their guard us down.
I missed the sunshine somehow. I know its silly but it always seemed a burst of brightness in a dark autumn. I just felt a bit chilly and depressed last at last night's episode.
I reckon Shane Ritchie could win. He's a cheery chappie.

Lexisgranny Mon 16-Nov-20 12:14:45

I did watch last night, but mainly to see what they have done to the castle, which I am familiar with. I haven’t watched it for years. Unfortunately it drew my attention to the fact that my tolerance level has become cause for concern. There were two contestants that would have me reaching for the remote control. I might give it another shot, but with my finger at the the ready on the off switch.

DanniRae Mon 16-Nov-20 12:09:42

I love it and watch it every year - I don't know if it will have the same appeal this year but will give it a chance!

Gwenisgreat1 Mon 16-Nov-20 12:04:11

Gwyrch Castle was a fairy tale castle to me as a child but it was left to go to rack and ruin. I knew work had started renovating it so I was interested from that point. I'm a Celebrity, mostly I can take it or leave it, interesting ti see how it was tackled midst Covid.

BlueBelle Mon 16-Nov-20 11:57:47

I too haven’t see it for years I think it was probably the Paul Burrel one that was one of the last ones I saw and must admit that bit was hilarious
I saw them arrive last night and there was only 4 I didn’t know two blokes and two women I might catch bits of it if nothing better to do but can’t say I m looking forward to it in any way

Auntieflo Mon 16-Nov-20 11:53:26

We don't watch Celebrity, but I do have a bit of a thing for Gogglebox. DH loathes that.
I have recorded the new Chateau series, so will catch up this afternoon.