I’M A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here! stars face a night in a castle dungeon if they misbehave.
Producers on the ITV show have started to build a prison called The Clink as part of an overhaul of the Gwrych Castle set.
They are also introducing a second, more basic, sleeping area to the Grade I-listed castle in a nod to the Snake Rock and Croc Creek camps that were such a hit when the show was in Australia.
An ITV source said: “The Clink will be an unpleasant place to spend much time, as will the sister camp. If you’re one of the initial ten going into the castle, you’d better hope you get the main camp with its relative luxury in comparison.”
The Sun understands that one of the camps will be fully protected from the elements and feature off-the-floor beds, while the other will have only limited protection and will see contestants have to rough it on the ground in sleeping bags.
The show is being staged in the castle in Abergele, Conwy, for a second year after bosses learned that they would not be able to return to Australia. So they decided to make changes to last year’s format after having slightly longer to prepare.
A source said: “There were some accusations last year that the celebs had it too easy, with lots of food and more comfortable living arrangements. This year that seems to be set to change. Producers worked flat out last year to get it ready against all odds in the midst of a pandemic when other shows were falling flat on their faces.
“This year they’ve got a bit more time so have tried to be even more ambitious with the show. They don’t want to change too much as they were really happy with last year but a few subtle tweaks here and there will keep everyone on their toes.”
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Former footballer David Ginola, Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley, ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips and former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin are among the celebs taking part in this year’s series.
Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge and music producer Naughty Boy will also be throwing themselves at the mercy of presenters Ant and Dec.
It starts on Sunday.
