A new spin-off of the popular reality TV show I'm A Celebrity is set to premiere, featuring Canadian contestants, but some fans are expressing concerns that the show is spreading itself too thin.
According to reports, the show will feature celebrity duos, including boyband stars Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, who are believed to have signed up for the new format. However, some social media users are worried that the show's expansion could dilute its brand and lead to a decline in quality.
"These spin-offs are going to ruin and end the show," one fan commented on a Reddit thread. "It's definitely getting too much." Another fan agreed, saying, "They're really milking this show dry now." Some fans are also concerned that the show's irregular broadcasting pattern could lead to a decline in viewership and make it harder for the main show to continue.
The show's latest spin-off, I'm A Celebrity: South Africa, was marred by controversy when the most recent series ended in a bullying scandal. The show's regular version is expected to continue in Australia as usual, but some fans are worried that the show's expansion could spell doom for another reality franchise, Celebrity Big Brother.
The new show is set to premiere in Canada, with scouts having found a base in the Callaghan Valley of Whistler Olympic Park. The show's format will feature pairs undertaking gruelling trials and action-packed challenges to win food and become the sole victorious pair.
Brian McFadden already has strong ties to I'm A Celebrity, having been married to Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona, a popular winner of the show. However, Kerry was not invited to participate in the show's all-star season earlier this year, reportedly due to concerns about her behavior in the camp.
ITV has been contacted for comment on the new spin-off and its casting decisions.
