Uncover the Truth Behind the I'm a Celebrity Trials

Why the Bushtucker Trials Are Getting Harder

In this season of "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here," the Bushtucker Trials have been evolving at a rapid pace. Each episode presents new challenges that push the contestants to their limits. Fans have been closely observing these trials and expressing their opinions on their increasing difficulty. Some trials have been so tough that they have left viewers questioning the fairness of the show.

For instance, one of the latest trials required McFly's Danny Jones, "Coronation Street's" Alan Halsall, and radio presenter Dean McCullough to dive headfirst into crates filled with fish guts, pig testicles, and fish eyeballs. This was an extremely challenging task that would have been unbearable for most people. However, what made this trial even more controversial was the fact that Alan Halsall, a lifelong vegetarian, was made to participate.

The Exemptions and Special Cases

Throughout the show's history, there have been instances where celebrities were exempted from certain trials. Earlier in the show, Reverend Richard Coles and Tulisa were excused from being nominated for a trial due to their fear of heights. In 2020, vegan actress Beverley Callard was allowed to skip some Bushtucker trials because she didn't eat animal-based foods. Mo Farah also requested halal meals and didn't have to take part in animal-based eating challenges.

However, these exemptions are relatively rare. Vegan comedian Shappi Khorsandi faced difficulties when she competed on the show in 2017. She had to ditch her plant-based diet, but her body wasn't accustomed to processing meat, and she suffered from severe physical discomfort. In 2022, Boy George was granted an exemption from eating animals as he is a vegan.

Alan Halsall's Decision to Participate

Alan Halsall's participation in the recent trial has been a topic of much discussion. Despite being a vegetarian for his entire life, he chose to take part in the trial. Many viewers were puzzled by this decision, especially considering his dietary preferences.

Alan had previously opened up to his fellow campmates about his vegetarianism, sharing that he didn't know why he became one. His mother's explanation was that he was too lazy to chew meat. Despite this, he still decided to face the challenges of the trial. It's likely that he did it to give the camp a better chance of winning stars and thus having dinner for their fellow campmates.

Thankfully, the campmates have the option of eating vegetarian rice and beans each night, which provides some relief. Sarah O'Byrne, a News and Entertainment Writer at Bauer Media, has been closely following the show and has even joked about converting to veganism to avoid the trials.