A new version of the popular reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! called The Wild Frontier has hit the headlines after a dramatic incident involving a bear attack. The show, which moves the action from the Australian jungle to the Canadian wilderness, has seen its filming location in the remote Callaghan Valley near Conflict Lake become a place of heightened caution. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known as Ant and Dec, have returned for the spin-off, and filming is said to have started recently.
The camp has been placed on high alert following a bear attack that occurred in the area. A female hiker was injured and airlifted to the hospital over the weekend, and an adult black bear involved in the incident was killed due to safety concerns. To prevent any further encounters, the production team has reportedly installed an electric fence around the campsite and introduced "bear lockers" to store food securely. Ant and Dec were on site just hours after the incident, with filming beginning on Monday.
The Wild Frontier was commissioned earlier this year but remained a secret until a recent teaser video from Ant and Dec. In the video, they revealed the show's title and location, hinting at a new format where celebrities will compete in pairs throughout the series. Rumors suggest Rio Ferdinand and his wife, Kate, will be one of the pairs, marking Kate's return to reality TV. Other names linked to the cast include former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and Boyzone star Keith Duffy, with reports suggesting their fees could be higher than the £100,000 reportedly paid to previous cast members.
The show is expected to air next year, marking 25 years since the original I'm A Celebrity first launched in 2002. It will feature all the usual challenges of the franchise, including grueling trials and interpersonal drama among campmates. The series will also include a live grand final in London, where viewers will vote for their favorite duo. Ant and Dec joked about the dangers of the Canadian wilderness, emphasizing that the show will be more intense than ever.
I'm A Celebrity Spin-Off Faces Bear Incident During Filming in Canada
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