2007’s King of the Jungle Christopher Biggins has recently voiced his thoughts about the popular ITV series I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
Speaking on the My Dirty Laundry podcast, the 75-year-old actor and television presenter expressed his belief that the beloved show might have run its course.
Despite reportedly pocketing a substantial £50k from his win, Biggins admitted to no longer recognising any of the contestants.
Christopher Biggins thinks I’m A Celebrity should take a rest (Credit: Cover Images)
Christopher Biggins on I’m A Celebrity
The theatre performer was a contestant on the seventh series of I’m A Celebrity. He competed alongside celebrities including Janice Dickinson, Gemma Atkinson and Katie Hopkins.
However, the former winner isn’t impressed with the newer seasons.
“The show has been wonderful for me,” he shared. “And I watch it now. It’s interesting. I don’t know half the people who are in it.”
He continued: “I mean, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here is a wrong term. I think they should give it a rest in a way because I think it’s had its time.”
Despite his qualms about the current contestants, Biggins didn’t miss a chance to sing his praises for hosts Ant and Dec – calling them “brilliant”.
“I loved every minute of it,” he gushed. “And people come to me for advice now, if they’re asked to do it, whether they should do it.
“And I say, you know, the thing is that it, it is a wonderful experience. I loved every moment of it. I went on to earn a fortune the year after, having won it. So it is good, but you’ve got to win it to be in it.”
Christopher Biggins won I’m A Celebrity in 2007. (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
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