The jungle has only been open for a week, but I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is already serving up plenty of drama — and we’re not even talking about the beef between Cyrell Paule and Deni Hines.
According to multiple whispers floating around the TV rumour mill (and you know this show is basically powered by whispers), insiders are claiming one of this year’s big international celebrities hasn’t actually signed on for the full season.
Yep, not a full stint. Not the full bug buffet. Not weeks of “I haven’t had carbs since Christmas” misery. Allegedly, one overseas celeb has negotiated a special appearance-only deal, meaning they could pop into camp, soak up the headlines, do a few trials, scream a bit, then vanish into the night like a glamorous cryptid.
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The obvious question now is, who’s on the quick exit contract? Technically, there are three international celebs this season: Brady Bunch actor Barry Williams from the US, Bangkok-based singer Deni Hines, and New Zealand-born supermodel Rachel Hunter, who splits her time between NZ, LA and spiritual trips to India.
A well-placed production source told PEDESTRIAN.TV that Channel 10 has been dealing with speculation about contract structures this year, particularly for the international cast, who can apparently command truly ridiculous money just to step foot into camp.
“One of the internationals is on an appearance fee,” the insider claimed. “And usually that means you’re not looking at a long stay.”
This makes total sense when you really think about it, because I’m A Celebrity is not a normal job. Most workplaces do not require you to eat blended animal organs while Julia Morris and Robert Irwin scream encouragingly in the background.
Sources say this kind of deal is basically the TV version of arriving at a party, doing two laps, kissing someone’s cheek, taking a selfie and then leaving before anyone can ask you to help clean up.
“It’s the kind of contract that immediately seals their fate,” the source continued. “A-listers and supermodels don’t always want weeks of bugs, sweat, starvation and toilet chats.”
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It’s no coincidence that the three international celebs are among the highest-paid contestants this season. According to Daily Mail, Barry Williams is on a salary between $150,000 and $180,000, Rachel Hunter is earning between $140,000 and $170,000, and Deni Hines is making $100,000.
An insider told P.TV that Williams has been on 10’s casting bucket list for years, and the only way they were able to finally secure him was likely on a high-dollar short-term deal.
“They’ve been circling the Brady universe for ages,” the source said, pointing back to when Maureen McCormick (the OG Marcia Brady) popped up in the show’s first season. “If they’ve finally landed him, it might’ve been on his terms.”
Which raises the million-dollar question everyone is asking: has 10 thrown huge money at a quick nostalgia cameo, or are they banking on him becoming the breakout of the season?
“10 wants buzz,” the insider added. “And this is the kind of contract that guarantees buzz.”
So, now we wait, watching like hawks and refreshing like demons to see who quits the jungle first. Hosts Julia and Robert have already teased that someone will walk in Tuesday night’s episode, so let the fun and games begin.
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