I'm A Celebrity: The Wild Frontier 'thrown into chaos' as ex crew member 'blocks trial over pay dispute'
The "embarrassing" incident was sorted before it could disrupt filming schedulesI’m A Celebrity: The Wild Frontier reportedly faced disruption when a former crew member anchored his boat beneath trial equipment. The Sun reports that the incident followed an alleged pay dispute during filming in British Columbia.
Production staff then sailed out to negotiate before the celebrity challenge could continue.
The boat was allegedly positioned underneath cranes designed to plunge contestants into the Pacific Ocean off Canada. That placement reportedly stopped the team from proceeding with the planned set-piece.
A further cast change involved Venezuela Fury and Noah Price, with Venezuela leaving after becoming ill. The 16-year-old had reportedly been vomiting and tried to continue before deciding she could not. She was assessed by ITV medical staff before returning to a hotel with Noah. A source said Noah supported her decision, while others in camp understood. Toni Laites and her friend Marielle are thought to have replaced the couple.
How The Wild Frontier dispute was resolved
According to the source, production bosses understood the former worker was on public property. The source described the episode as “all very embarrassing” for those running the production.
Staff “were forced to get a boat out to him”, the source claimed, before both sides discussed a solution. They added: “Fortunately, the dispute was settled so the schedule was not delayed.”
This meant filming could resume after the intervention, despite the unusual interruption around the cranes.
What contestants face on The Wild Frontier
The Wild Frontier is being filmed in British Columbia, with Ant and Dec hosting the new spin-off. The format puts celebrity pairs through wilderness trials, including endurance tasks and large-scale outdoor set-pieces.
One reported challenge is Dreaded Drop, an abseil designed to test contestants at height. Another, Bear Watch, involves several overnight challenges intended to push the stars’ stamina.
The disrupted trial was due to plunge celebrities into the Pacific using cranes.
Who is taking part in The Wild Frontier
The reported cast combines married couples, relatives, friends, performing partners and social media personalities. Rio and Kate Ferdinand appear alongside Louise Redknapp and Joe Nurding.
Christopher Dean and Karen Barber are another pairing, while Brian McFadden teams with Keith Duffy. Paul Olima and Jeremy Lynch are also included in the reported line-up.
The production remains in Canada after resolving the reported dispute without delaying filming.
TV Guide has contacted ITV for comment.
I’m A Celebrity: The Wild Frontier is expected to air on ITV in 2027.
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