In the first ever season of I’m A Celeb in 2002, contestants were prohibited from using deodorant. However, the crew quickly chose to lift this restriction for a significant reason.
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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here has been a source of endless amusement over the past few weeks. However, tonight’s episode marks the end of the 2024 series, where Ant and Dec will crown either a King or Queen of the Jungle on ITV and ITVX.
The final kicks off at 9pm and is set to be one of the longest episodes in the show’s history, wrapping up around 10.40pm. The last three celebs standing are Danny Jones, Coleen Rooney and Richard Coles.
Each year, the hit reality TV show provides millions of UK viewers with plenty of entertainment, drama and laughs. While for viewers each episode only lasts about an hour each night, for the celebrities in the camp, the experience is round-the-clock.
To ensure the celebrities’ time Down Under is as enjoyable and authentic as possible, there are certain rules they must adhere to. Besides the obvious rules, like no makeup, perfume or other luxury items, there are others that many people aren’t aware of and may find surprising.
One such rule is that celebrities are indeed allowed to use deodorant. However, when I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here first aired in 2002, the TV stars were not permitted to use deodorant, reports Lancs Live.
However, this ban was quickly lifted for all subsequent series. The reason for the change in policy was reportedly due to the unpleasant odour of the contestants.
Reports suggest that the stars’ odour was so unpleasant that it led to complaints from the ITV crew. In response, I’m A Celeb bosses lifted the ban on deodorant from the second season onwards.
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According to Lisa Snowdon, a 2016 contestant, deodorant is considered a luxury for campmates, who can also use it before taking jungle showers. The camp provides biodegradable soap and shampoo for communal use.
However, deodorant isn’t the only surprising rule. Australia has stringent regulations regarding vapes and tobacco products.
All vaping products brought into the country must be accompanied by a doctor’s prescription, according to researchers at Northerner. Australians can only purchase vapes from a pharmacy, unlike in the UK where vape stores, supermarkets and convenience stores sell vaping devices.
You may have noticed some celebs in the jungle smoking and even vaping in recent years. This is because, despite numerous bans on other items, the celebs are allowed a supply of nicotine, whether through cigarettes or vapes.
While smokers can smoke as much as they want, those planning to use a vape must obtain a doctor’s prescription before entering the show. Other nicotine items like nicotine patches are also permitted in the camp.
The celebs on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here are only permitted to bring in the bare essentials, including a strict limit on underwear. Initially, they were only allowed one pair of knickers, but this has since been increased to three – a small luxury for them.
