I’m A Celebrity Spin-Off Featuring Two Huge Stars Reportedly Axed After Just One Episode — Here’s What Fans Are Saying
AFTER striking up an unexpected bond on I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here!, ITV had big ideas for campmates GK Barry and Richard Coles.
The channel planned a show based around the racy Loose Women panellist sparring with the Church Of England vicar as they explored themes around life and death.
A new I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here! spinoff has been cancelled after one pilot episode
Former campmates GK Barry and Richard Coles were excited about the projectCredit: Rex
But I can reveal ITV has axed the project after making a pilot episode.
An insider said: “There were high hopes for the project because producers were excited by the dynamic between GK and Richard, not least because it seemed to amuse viewers.
“They enjoyed the idea of the wise older man interacting with the streetwise millennial as they explored some pretty deep subjects.
“But after provisional filming took place, it was decided not to proceed with it as a series — much to the disappointment of everyone involved.”
The duo were approached shortly after they went into the jungle in 2024 alongside the likes of Tulisa Contostavlos and Dean McCullough.
And they wasted no time talking about the project, with GK remarking last October: “We are exploring walks of life from two different generations — one from a gay godly man and a gay ungodly woman.
“There are some depressing bits in there, but one thing about me is that I will make a joke about it.”
GK was even talking about potentially including her girlfriend, footballer Ella Rutherford, in the show.
She continued: “We’ve filmed the pilot, so if we film the full series then I will force this girl into it.”
At the same event, Richard added: “Me and GK struck up the best of friendships and I’m happy to say we’ve taken that with us out of the jungle into the wider world.”
Cryptically, he added: “Expect something surprising with coffins.”
On a social media post about GK late last year, he said: “Working with you has opened my eyes to worlds I’d never heard of or dreamt of before.
“Some of them have been nightmares, but some of them have been dreams — and today has been a dream.”
Sadly, the dream is over.
Nick Knowles has big ambitions for acting success after his first role in a short filmCredit: Getty
NICK KNOWLES has had huge success with DIY SOS but he’s still keen to add to his CV.
I can reveal the 63-year-old TV host has landed his first acting role.
At this week’s TRIC Awards, Nick told me: “I’ve done a lovely short film called New Bloom.
“I got offered a script for a role playing a father.
“We are hoping to get it at film festivals – it was with a group that supports children who are neurodivergent and they give them opportunities in front of the camera.
“I was nervous because I’ve spent 40 years making it up as I go along, so having a script was something new for me.
“But it was really good.
“At 63, it’s nice to be doing something that gets the blood pumping again.
“I’m speaking to some other directors and looking at other scripts, but I’d like to play villains in something like Game Of Thrones.”
A FRESH line-up of celebs will get the grilling of their lives as ITV’s much-loved The Assembly returns for a third run.
Lenny Henry and Rylan Clark faced tough questioning from a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled interviewers in the recent episodes.
GLADIATORS, ready for a new series?
The adrenaline-fuelled BBC show will return for season four and a fresh celebrity special next year.
Bradley and Barney Walsh are back presenting and fans can expect Gladiator favourites Nitro and Fire to be flexing their muscles once again.
HARRY’S REALITY TV SNUB
Harry Redknapp says I’m A Celebrity All Stars was the last reality TV show he will ever doCredit:
HARRY REDKNAPP has revealed that I’m A Celebrity All Stars was the last reality TV stint he will ever do.
The former football manager says he doesn’t fancy any other shows – and reckons he’s too old for Strictly Come Dancing.
Speaking as Viagogo launched its World Cuts campaign, Harry – who was crowned king of the jungle in 2018 – said: “I’m not into doing more.
“There’s nothing else that would interest me.
“I wouldn’t be doing Strictly.
“I was asked years ago – It wasn’t for me.
“I wouldn’t do it for all the money in the world.
“Who wants to see an old bloke dancing around?”
I’m A Celeb’s All Stars final, aired in April and ended in chaos, with Jimmy Bullard and David Haye criticised over spats with Adam Thomas.
RIDE TIME FOR HANNAH
Hannah Waddingham is gearing up for the launch of her new action series Ride Or DieCredit: Getty
Hannah posed alongside co-stars Octavia Spencer and Bill Nighy in London’s Trafalgar SquareCredit: Getty
HANNAH WADDINGHAM is revving up for the launch of her new action series Ride Or Die.
The Ted Lasso star managed to keep her cool in the blazing sun promoting the adrenaline-fuelled Prime Video show.
Dressed in a denim playsuit, she posed in front of a vintage Chevrolet Chevelle SS and alongside co-stars Octavia Spencer and Bill Nighy in London’s Trafalgar Square.
Hannah plays a secret assassin who goes on the run with her best pal Debbie (Spencer).
Except Debbie is oblivious to the real profession of her pal, but she quickly understands just how dark her day job really is as they dice with death on a daily basis.
The tense eight-parter starts on July 15, and it sounds like we’re in for a wild ride.
JEREMY’S FLOCK IS GROWING
Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer revelation on Clarkson’s Farm has seen more than 4.5 million viewers tune inCredit: Amazon Prime
JEREMY CLARKSON’S prostate cancer revelation on Clarkson’s Farm has struck a chord with viewers.
More than 4.5million tuned in during the first 48 hours of the cancer reveal episodes being shown on Prime Video last week.
It’s a hugely impressive figure as the two episodes only dropped on the streamer at 1am in the UK.
The Sun columnist’s award-winning farming show is on target to break its own ratings records after 8.4million viewers have tuned in to the fifth series.
Meanwhile, leading charity Prostate Cancer UK has revealed the number of men who have used the online prostate risk checker is now 50,880 since the episodes aired – its highest number for 16 months.
