Production on I'm A Celebrity was thrown into chaos as a severe storm forced the immediate evacuation of the entire camp. Contestants were rushed to safety as the area was battered by massive hailstones and lightning.
Emergency Procedures Activated
Show bosses implemented emergency protocols, urgently moving the celebrities to the Bush Telegraph for shelter. The group remained huddled inside the small structure for approximately an hour while the worst of the dangerous weather passed overhead.
The Queensland Bureau of Meteorology had issued an alert for what it described as a "very dangerous storm", warning of destructive winds, giant hailstones, and heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding.
Aftermath and Camp Disruption
The camp was left completely drenched by the deluge. The severe weather caused filming to be postponed by up to three hours, significantly disrupting the production schedule.
All of the celebrities' possessions were soaked through, leaving them to spend Monday afternoon attempting to dry their belongings by the campfire. A source from the show confirmed that the evacuation is a measure reserved for extreme weather events and that producers use sophisticated monitoring technology to track approaching storms.
Dampened Spirits and Future Concerns
The incident is expected to have a significant impact on camp morale. An insider revealed that the Bush Telegraph is "tiny" and with all twelve contestants crammed inside, the situation was "very, very uncomfortable."
Furthermore, the wet conditions are predicted to lead to an influx of leeches and biting insects, creating further discomfort for the campmates. The source warned, "It's going to be very grim indeed... After what has seemed quite a harmonious camp, we expect it to get a little fraught from now on."
This is not the first time weather has disrupted the show. Last year's series experienced similar issues with record-breaking rainfall and flooding, leading to a comparable evacuation. Former contestant Melvin Odoom had previously confessed that the harsh conditions nearly led him to quit the programme.
It is currently unclear if footage of the evacuation will be broadcast to viewers.
