I'm A Celebrity concerned for Jack Osbourne as medics are on 'red alert' over star's health issues
The medics are 'well prepared for situation like this'I’m A Celebrity had fresh worries for reality star Jack Osbourne in the jungle – and it all kicked off after the launch.
Ant and Dec welcomed us back to camp, with a line-up packed full of big personalities, from Martin Kemp and Kelly Brook to Angry Ginge and Lisa Riley. But while the celebs were busy finding their feet, a more serious issue was brewing behind the scenes.
According to reports, camp medics were put on standby as soaring humidity levels in the Australian jungle creep into the danger zone – raising concerns for Jack and the rest of this year’s cast.
Concerns for Jack Osbourne over health issues in camp
Bosses were said to be especially worried about Jack as the hot and sticky weather conditions can worsen his symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
According to the NHS, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a “condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It cannot currently be cured, but treatment can often help manage it.”
The charity MS Trust has noted that “around three quarters of people with MS find that their symptoms get worse when they are hot.”
Ways of dealing with the heat can include having regular cold drinks or sucking on an ice cube. Spraying your face and wrists with a plant mister filled with iced tap water also helps.
Actress Shona McGarty and comedian Eddie Kadi also looked to be impacted by the heat in camp.
‘It’s seriously uncomfortable just to breathe in’
As reported by The Sun, the humidity hit 90 percent at the campsite on November 16, which is 20 percent higher than the average for this time of year.
Yesterday (November 17), the celebs faced 33 °C (92°F) heat. Temperatures are set to remain blazing hot throughout the rest of the week.
“The celebs have been hit with some of the worst Australia has to offer this year from the word go,” an insider told the newspaper.
“They’ve been taken from lovely air-conditioned hotels to the humidity of the Aussie jungle with no time to adjust to the humidity.
“When it’s like this, it’s seriously uncomfortable just to breathe in — let alone do any form of physical activity like they’ll have to do to keep camp moving. It’s been a baptism of fire.”
To keep the celebrities safe, the medical team has implemented several precautions. This includes using water-activated cooling towels to reduce the risk of fainting.
Another source noted the medics are “well prepared for situations like this”.
Read more: I’m A Celebrity 2025: Who’s meeting the stars on the bridge when they leave the jungle?
Huge storm hit the coast
The weather fears came after a huge thunder and lightning storm bashed Australia’s Gold Coast prior to the show launch.
According to MailOnline, the jungle camp can’t cope with that level of downpour.
We just hope it stays dry for the stars while they’re there!
An insider said: “The jungle camp cannot cope with this level of rain, and the thing is, when it rains like this, it’s not fun for anyone involved. In fact, it’s miserable. It dampens the mood and ultimately ruins the show.”
Whereas ITV bosses aren’t concerned, as they responded with a statement: “We have contingency plans in place to cover all weather eventualities.”
