I’m a Celebrity ‘FIX scandal’: Grant Denyer ‘is a shoo-in to win’ because he’s one of Channel 10’s biggest stars – as the contestants build ‘big social media teams’ to get votes
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! has been hit by a shock claims that the winner of this year’s season has already been leaked by Channel 10.
According to Monday’s New Idea magazine, a set ‘insider’ has alleged that TV host Grant Denyer is ‘pre-determined’ to win the series, which was actually filmed late last year.
Grant, who won the Gold Logie in 2018, is already familiar to Channel 10 audiences, having hosted a slew of programs for the network including Family Feud and Game of Games.
Has the ‘I’m A Celebrity’ winner leaked already? Ten has been hit with shock claims that Grant Denyer (pictured) is the ‘pre-determined’ winner of this season
Meanwhile, New Idea also alleged that celebrities this year have been building ‘big social media teams’ to build their online popularity while the show is airing.
‘Many will get tired fingers voting for themselves. This has concerned people behind the scenes,’ admits the insider.
I’m A Celebrity premiered on Sunday night, with producers swapping the South African jungle in favour of a camp in Queensland.
Mr big shot! Grant, who won the Gold Logie in 2018, is already familiar to Channel 10 audiences, having hosted a slew of programs for the network including Family Feud and Game of Games
As usual, viewers were left scratching their heads when the latest batch of contestants with many hearing the star’s names for the first time.
Shortly after the arrival of Australia’s Got Talent’s Jack Vidgen, The Block’s Jess Eva and Australian Idol’s Paulini Curuenavuli, fans vented their feelings to Twitter.
‘Where are the actual celebrities?’ one asked.
New location: I’m A Celebrity premiered on Sunday night, with producers swapping the South African jungle in favour of a camp in Queensland. Hosts Julia Morris and Chris Brown
Stars: On Sunday night, viewers expressed confusion as to who the stars were on ‘I’m A Celebrity’ after big names Jack Vidgen and Paulini entered the camp
‘Is there any celebrities in it… I’m waiting,’ another wrote.
‘Three people revealed and I’m still waiting on celebrities,’ a third tweeted.
Then there were those who labelled the latest season’s participants as just ‘reality contestants’, while others wondered if Channel 10 had a budget.
Not happy: A number of viewers were angered by the ‘stars’ on the reality show
‘Welcome to I’m a nobody, get me out of here,’ another tweeted.
‘Did they blow the budget on the celebrity list?’ pondered yet another viewer.
‘I’m a struggling ex-public figure, get me out of here!’ quipped another.
This year’s participants include Grant Denyer, actress Toni Pearen and comedian Mel Buttle.
They are joined by The Bachelor’s Abbie Chatfield, former AFL star Travis Varcoe and comedian Ash Williams.
Braving camp?Toni Pearen and comedian Mel Buttle entered the camp on Sunday night