Craig Charles on I'm A Celebrity!!!
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You may have already seen this news elsewhere by now, but it looks pretty certain that Craig will be venturing into the Australian jungle for this years round of hysterics and minor celeb torture.
I've got to say off the bat that I am emphatically not a fan of this show and will be relying on most of you to tell me what's happening out there. (The bush tucker trials make me want to hurl).
I'm a little surprised that Craig agreed to do it, for various reasons, but I can understand why he did. However unpleasant the experience may be, there is no doubt that it will be well-paid and it's great publicity (if it goes well, of course). His comments suggest that he may possibly have been under a little pressure from ITV to do it, but I don't think they would have outright forced him. He is a man who likes a challenge and he has a competitive streak a mile wide, so perhaps he genuinely wanted to see how he'd get on. Also, he may still feel he has something to prove to people re his addiction problems. If he can stick it out with no cigarettes, booze or drugs for a few weeks then it will do wonders for his reputation. But given the very delicate relationship he has with the tabloids, he will need to seriously watch his step. One comment, one toe out of line, and they will gleefully tear him to shreds.
It's a dangerous position for him to be in, but obviously I wish him well. But, aside from anything else, it does make me wonder if those slightly bitchy comments deleted from Chris Barrie's website a while ago may have been directed at Craig after all...
I've got to say off the bat that I am emphatically not a fan of this show and will be relying on most of you to tell me what's happening out there. (The bush tucker trials make me want to hurl).
I'm a little surprised that Craig agreed to do it, for various reasons, but I can understand why he did. However unpleasant the experience may be, there is no doubt that it will be well-paid and it's great publicity (if it goes well, of course). His comments suggest that he may possibly have been under a little pressure from ITV to do it, but I don't think they would have outright forced him. He is a man who likes a challenge and he has a competitive streak a mile wide, so perhaps he genuinely wanted to see how he'd get on. Also, he may still feel he has something to prove to people re his addiction problems. If he can stick it out with no cigarettes, booze or drugs for a few weeks then it will do wonders for his reputation. But given the very delicate relationship he has with the tabloids, he will need to seriously watch his step. One comment, one toe out of line, and they will gleefully tear him to shreds.
It's a dangerous position for him to be in, but obviously I wish him well. But, aside from anything else, it does make me wonder if those slightly bitchy comments deleted from Chris Barrie's website a while ago may have been directed at Craig after all...
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Date: 2014-11-10 11:19 am (UTC)I've never watched I'm A Celebrity or anything similar, but I might have to start now. D:
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Date: 2014-11-10 01:08 pm (UTC)I hate the thought of Bushtucker trials but my Mum watches it so I guess I could record highlights and fast-forward when necessary. :)
Maybe he'll seize the chance to quit smoking. ;)
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Date: 2014-11-10 01:35 pm (UTC)Oh well - if nothing else, Bobby and Danny's tweets on the matter are bound to be entertaining!
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Date: 2014-11-10 05:36 pm (UTC)Or maybe I just like the nicest explanation for everything. I'm idealistic like that. :p
If Craig had to do a reality show, I'd have preferred "Strictly". Far more civilised. ;)
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Date: 2014-11-10 05:42 pm (UTC)Realty TV in general makes me hurl. Give me a talent show where someone can show off their singing or playing or dancing or the like, and I'm OK with it. But something like this, Big Brother, all of it ... it's just a way for networks to make big bucks without having to pay out as much as they would for a fictional-story TV show. Which is of course anathema for someone who writes for a living. Ugh.
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Date: 2014-11-10 05:54 pm (UTC)Given Craig's daredevil nature and the no doubt generous financial incentive, I'm not surprised he's apparently doing this. I say "apparently" because every year at least one celeb pulls out before they even start. It's like a ritual. :p
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Date: 2014-11-10 07:39 pm (UTC)Ah... :o
Well, in that case why did they all keep implying XI was imminent? I suppose they have to be cagey about these things. :/
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Date: 2014-11-10 07:46 pm (UTC)I remember they tried to bring the show over here to the US years ago and it didn't last very long. I think it was on for maybe a season or two before it was dropped. I think I watched one episode and called it quits. Would anyone care to refresh me on the format?
Bobby's just tweeted that they've known about him doing this since March. Is that around when Christ posted those comments on his website?
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Date: 2014-11-10 07:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-11-10 08:38 pm (UTC)Now why do I suddenly have the sick desire to write an AU fic with Rimmer as Jesus and Lister as Judas?
Good grief, I've just potentially offended SO many people with that haven't I?
I mean clearly Rimmer would have to be Judas. ;-)
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Date: 2014-11-10 08:40 pm (UTC)Write it and be damned. :p
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Date: 2014-11-10 09:33 pm (UTC)I was just reading an article that said the trials are going to be worse than ever this year - not just yucky but really intense. Including one of being buried alive, which made me fret because although Craig has a reputation for being fearless he has said that he suffers from claustrophobia. I really, really hate this show.
On the upside, while we're talking tackiness, there is a strong likelihood that we might get some packet action. There's always a silver lining.
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Date: 2014-11-10 09:59 pm (UTC)Somehow I don't think we'll get anything like the loving close-ups of Myleene Klass showering in her bikini though. Double standards.
Perhaps I'm a hopeless optimist (like Lister) but this could actually be good for Series XI, in the sense that investors are more likely to fund a show starring someone who's just raised his profile significantly.
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Date: 2014-11-11 01:30 pm (UTC)Packet action though? Yes please!
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Date: 2014-11-10 08:18 pm (UTC)True horror of Craig being in the 'jungle' is that I might actually have to watch some of it. Mr Barrie, @DannyJohnJules likewise. LOL
Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew · 26m 26 minutes ago
Obviously we all have to vote for @CCfunkandsoul
I can't believe I might actually get sucked into the vortex of voting on a 'reality show'
Aw.
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Date: 2014-11-11 06:33 pm (UTC)"Right, that's it, we're not letting you play this horrible game. You're far too precious."
"But..."
"Nope. Back to Weatherfield with you. You'll be safe there."
"But I'm a jungle hero!"
"No, you're not. Hush."
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Date: 2014-11-11 03:50 pm (UTC)http://instagram.com/p/vQ81gPOL0r/
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Date: 2014-11-11 04:17 pm (UTC)http://www.itv.com/imacelebrity/celebrities/craig-charles-interview
No phobias? Maybe he's gotten over the claustrophobia?
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Date: 2014-11-11 05:23 pm (UTC)LOL.
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Date: 2014-11-11 09:15 pm (UTC)And: If he's marooned, should we send Mr Barrie in to get his two badly parked Volkswagens out of there?
I don't know how much I would pay to see either of the above scenarios, but it's a lot. :D EDIT: Help, I can't get the image out of my head of Chris grabbing Craig by the ear and dragging him away to film Series XI. *Gigglesnort* :)
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Date: 2014-11-13 08:02 pm (UTC)John Bullock @beagrie · 3h3 hours ago
@DannyJohnJules @bobbyllew It's great that you're all busy working... will you be busy with more Dwarf any time soon?
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew · 3h3 hours ago
@beagrie @DannyJohnJules Aaaaah yes, That question. Simple answer is yesssssss - ish. But not very soon.
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John Bullock @beagrie · 3h3 hours ago
@bobbyllew @DannyJohnJules Good enough!
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