I’M A Celebrity stars will be allowed controversial Ozempic injections in camp.
The diabetes drug, which is also used for weight loss, will be given off-camera to all celebrities with a prescription on the show, hosted by Ant and Dec.
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I’m A Celebrity’s iconic bushtucker trials are under threat as stars are to be allowed Ozempic’s weight-loss jab Credit: Rex
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ITV doctors are ready to give the cure off-cameraCredit: OZEMPIC
It’s been hard for contestants to swallow the food challenges for 24 years – but it would be almost impossible for those with zero appetite to get Ozempic’s stab at the show.
Clashes between “eager” stars desperate for their next meal could also become a thing of the past, much to the dismay of viewers.
ITV’s doctors are willing to give the drug off-camera and off-campus to any celebrity with a doctor’s note or prescription explaining that they are already taking Ozempic.
This is in line with the ITV rules on medicines and not as a new rule for a so-called wonder drug. All celebrities participating in the show must fully disclose their medical history.
A source explained: “The drug is already controversial after stars used it for weight loss rather than diabetes, but it’s not for ITV to pass judgement.
“Any celebrity who takes medication while in the jungle goes to ITV’s off-camera medical team for as long as they need.
“It won’t be any different with Ozempica. As long as celebrities have the correct medical certificate and are prescribed the drug, they will be able to receive their regular injection as usual.
“They won’t just lie around the camp. Ozempic pens must be stored in a refrigerator so they will need to be stored securely under lock and key off site.
“The same is true of other drugs that can produce weight loss results, including Mounjaro and Wegovy.
“This year’s squad has not been finalized yet, but the bosses are almost certain that someone will be at Ozempic.”
Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse is set to waltz into I’m a Famous Jungle, just one year after a major health scare.mp4
If one of the camp buddies is on medication, they may need lower doses during the series.
It is not recommended to stop taking Ozempic overnight as it may cause blood sugar fluctuations or severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
Instead, users should taper off over several weeks.
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All celebrities taking part in the show, hosted by Ant & Dec, must fully disclose their medical history Credit: Rex
Those negotiating for this year include singer Tulisa Contostavlos and swearing influencer GK Barry.
Boxer Tommy Fury, Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall and Strictly’s Oti Mabuse are also set to star.
There is no suggestion that they, or hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, take Ozempic.
Originally created to fight type 2 diabetes, the drug has become extremely popular among celebrities.
Popular how they work
By Lizzie Parry, Head of Health
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are a class of drugs called GLP-1s that help people lose weight by mimicking satiety hormones.
Their popularity has exploded because they work so well.
Studies suggest they may also reduce the risk of serious heart disease and cancer.
They are mainly prescribed by the NHS for people with type 2 diabetes and the obese. Private clinics sell them to almost everyone who wants to lose weight.
The extent of their use is unknown although hundreds of thousands of Britons are likely to use them.
They must be worn regularly to work and are usually self-injected once a day or once a week.
Side effects include nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Actress Rebel Wilson, Tesla tycoon Elon Musk and chat show queen Oprah Winfrey said they take it for weight loss.
But there can be serious side effects. Actor Stephen Fry stopped taking injections because he was vomiting four times a day.
This month, model Lottie Moss, 26, urged followers not to take Ozempic after suffering a seizure from a high dose.
Politicians want the public to decide by asking their doctor whether they should take the drug, not just swayed by ads on social media.
The Bushtucker trials in the latest series saw winner Sam Thompson almost vomit and Reform MP Nigel Farage try to mock a “pizza with four penises”.
Series 24 is expected to begin in mid-November.
An ITV source said: “As part of a well-established and robust casting process, each celebrity has a full medical assessment to ensure they are fit to take part.”
This year’s hopes so far
- Oti Mabuse: Former Strictly dancer, 34
- Tommy Fury: Love Islander and Boxer, 25
- Tulisa: singer and X Factor judge, 36
- Alan Halsall: Corrie’s Tyrone Dobbs, 42
- GK Barry: Internet Personality, 25
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