Robert Irwin has revealed the surprising decision made by I’m A Celebrity producers in light of last week’s Bondi Junction massacre.
Addressing the audience during Wednesday night’s episode, the 20-year-old co-host revealed that the reality show’s remaining contestants, who remain in South Africa, would not be told about the stabbing attack that claimed five lives.
‘Upon hearing the devastating news here in South Africa, we immediately contacted each celebrity’s family to confirm their safety,’ the presenter began.
“We have decided not to inform celebrities about what happened in Sydney,” Robert said, adding: “We felt the news would be too distressing at a time when our only goal was to try to bring some joy to fellow celebrities. camp.’
“Plus, they’re stuck in the camp,” co-host Julia Morris added, “they can’t ask questions, they can’t communicate with family and friends.”
Robert Irwin has revealed the surprising decision made by I’m A Celebrity producers in light of last week’s Bondi massacre. Pictured with co-presenter Julia Morris
“There are only a couple of days left until they come out and know everything,” he added.
The remaining cast members then enjoyed a special news segment presented by Ten presenter Sandra Sully.
While they were informed about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis and Taylor Swift’s new billionaire status, Bondi’s attack was not mentioned in the segment.
The remaining cast members were then treated to a special news segment presented by Ten presenter Sandra Sully.
While they were informed about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis and Taylor Swift’s new billionaire status, Bondi’s attack was not mentioned in the segment. In the photo: Sandra Sully.
Five women and a security guard were stabbed to death when Joel Cauchi attacked innocent bystanders in a frenzied attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last Saturday.
They were new mother Ashlee Good, 38, future wife Dawn Singleton, 25, daughter of millionaire businessman John Singleton, mother of two, Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, the Chinese national Yixuan Cheng, 27, a security guard. Faraz Tahir, 30 years old.
Thousands of people will gather on Bondi Beach this Sunday from 5.30pm to come together as a community and remember the victims at a candlelight vigil, where a minute’s silence will be observed.
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Five women and a security guard were stabbed to death when Joel Cauchi attacked innocent bystanders in a frenzied attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last Saturday. Pictured: Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos (in green) was supported by other mayors from across Sydney outside Westfield Bondi Junction on Wednesday.