As the ITV series of I’m A Celebrity returns in the coming weeks, the new group of stars entering the camp could have another dangerous creature joining them.
The famous jungle camp is reportedly currently being attacked by an explosion of extremely poisonous cane toads.
If any of the stars bother the deadly toads, they can dump toxins into your eyes causing pain and vision problems.
And if someone touches the pest with bare hands, its milky poison, secreted through its glands, will seep through human skin and can affect the heart and breathing.
A source said The mirror: ‘As if campers didn’t have enough things to worry about, like spiders, snakes and ticks, now it looks like they’ll have to keep an eye out for armies of these poisonous pests.
As the ITV series of I’m A Celebrity returns in the coming weeks, the new group of stars entering the camp could have an extra dangerous creature joining them.
The famous jungle camp is currently under attack by an explosion of extremely poisonous cane toads.
“They love ponds, so you will need to keep a close eye on the jungle stream and even the famous shower area.”
Environmental experts have been kept busy this year as the cane toad population on Australia’s Gold Coast, where the ITV show is filmed, has soared.
The wet, humid climate has created ideal conditions for amphibians to mate and one female can lay up to 35,000 “toad” eggs.
In addition to the harm they can cause to humans, toads can kill animals such as dogs, snakes, and even crocodiles with their toxins.
Crews are currently working to try to remove as many cane toads as possible, including in regions such as Dungay Creek in Murwillumbah, where the ITV show is filmed.
The dangerous animal invasion of the camp will be bad news for this year’s celebrity line-up, which sees the likes of Coleen Rooney, Ferne McCann, Alan Halsall and Ally McCoist head into the jungle.
The source added: ‘All stars receive strict and in-depth talks about the wildlife they might come face to face with and how to deal with them for safety reasons. But the Bushtucker trials will seem like a picnic.
Kelsi Taylor, invasive species manager at Watergum Community Inc on the Gold Coast, said: “They are widespread in Murwillumbah, including Dungay Creek.
If any of the stars bother the deadly toads, they can dump toxins into your eyes causing pain and vision problems and their milky venom can affect your heart and breathing.
In addition to the harm they can cause to humans, toads can kill animals such as dogs, snakes, and even crocodiles with their toxins.
Crews are currently working to try to remove as many cane toads as possible, including in regions such as Dungay Creek in Murwillumbah, where the ITV show is filmed; Pictured here is Sam Thompson, last year’s King of the Jungle.
‘They are toxic in all stages of life, making them a threat to our native wildlife. They also have a large appetite and have been known to eat insects, tadpoles and native frog eggs, native bird eggs, and even small mammals.
‘Cane toads can be removed with gloves and a bucket. We do not recommend removing them with bare hands to avoid contact with your toxic parotoid glands.’
It comes days after I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! announced that they will be launching a new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2.
The show will be hosted by former jungle star Joel Dommett, 39, Capital Radio DJ Kemi Rodgers, 29, and king of the jungle Sam Thompson, 32.
During the spin-off show, the trio will analyze everything that happens at the camp, before speculating on what may happen, while giving their opinions and engaging in fun debates.
They’ll dig in for the latest behind-the-scenes gossip with unseen clips, exclusive interviews and an insider’s guide to the iconic Bushtucker trials.
The trio will also be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the show and viewers will be encouraged to join in on all the lively discussions via social media and the app.
It comes after I’m A Celebrity revealed it will launch a new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2, which will be presented by Joel Dommett, 39, Kemi Rodgers, 29, and Sam Thompson. 32
They will also be able to ask questions directly to fellow campers live on the Bush Telegraph or in the studio once they have left the jungle.
After each celebrity leaves the camp, they will appear on the spin-off show to provide exclusive insight into their time at the camp and give their honest opinions on the remaining celebrities.
The show will also delve into the campmates’ rich history and feature former jungle legends sharing their insights on the current series and reminiscing about their time at camp.
Fan favorites Ant McPartlin, 48, and Declan Donnelly, 49, will also appear on the show and provide their unique insight into the latest camp action.
