Craig Charles on I'm A Celebrity!!!

[felineranger.livejournal.com]

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...

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[lordvalerymimes.livejournal.com]

We don't get the show on this side of the pond. I hope someone will be kind and post recaps for those of us over here. :)

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?

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

Well, early May... http://reddwarfslash.livejournal.com/516712.html

[lordvalerymimes.livejournal.com]

I just realized I typed in "Christ" instead of "Chris". Heh.

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. ;-)

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

Freudian slip? ;)

Write it and be damned. :p

[felineranger.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. He did know then. Hmmm...less said about it the better then maybe.

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.

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

Ooh. :( Maybe he wants to conquer his demons though?

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.

[lordvalerymimes.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. (mother hen mode)I know it's ridiculous, because he's a grown-ass man and can of course make his own decisions for what he gets himself into, but I really hope it's not too traumatic for him.(/mother hen mode)

Packet action though? Yes please!