I’m A Celeb bosses on ‘high alert’ as category three cyclone threatens to ruin iconic show challenge
A TROPICAL cyclone is set to hit the I’m A Celeb camp — just as the final four take on the annual Celebrity Cyclone challenge.
Show bosses are braced for winds of up to 130mph and heavy rain sweeping in.
Cyclone Jasper is building up to a powerful category three storm off Australia’s Queensland coast.
Meteorologists have warned of the potential dangers from the storm, which is expected to make landfall at the weekend.
Meanwhile, this year’s Celebrity Cyclone trial is set to take place on Saturday as the final four jungle celebs tackle a huge slip-and-slide to try to win stars for the camp.
An insider said: “Production are aware of the threat and the safety of the celebrities is their priority
“ITV are watching Cyclone Jasper very closely.
“It has formed hundreds of miles off the coast but the storm is developing and intensifying by the hour.
“The safety of the celebrities is of the utmost importance to ITV and they are monitoring the situation.
“The timing could not be more apt, as the cyclone is on course to hit when the stars are taking on that very challenge.
“This year the celebs have had to endure pretty horrible weather and just as the sun started to shine, it’s all going south again.
“ITV are ready for any eventuality but, ultimately, Cyclone Jasper could be an absolute nightmare and wreak havoc.
“The team are watching and waiting with bated breath.”
Queensland was last hit by a tropical cyclone nearly two years ago, with two deaths amid devastating flooding when Cyclone Seth struck in January 2022.