ITV Provides Support
ITV bosses reportedly stepped in to help Grace Dent before she quit I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here today. MasterChef star Grace, 50, left the show on “medical grounds” and was seen at Brisbane Airport starting her trip home just hours ago.
Loss of Energy
It’s been claimed she “lost all her energy” before leaving the programme, a mutual decision between her and the broadcaster. A source told MailOnline, “Grace decided to leave the jungle soon after it was announced that she would be doing the latest Bushtucker Trial. They added: “It was mutually agreed upon that she would stand down from the competition, it was clear that she wasn’t being herself, she had lost all energy when usually she’s witty and fun to be around.”
ITV’s Care and Welfare Teams
“ITV’s duty of care and welfare teams had stepped in, and rightly so. She had struggled since living in the camp with less amenities, the weather this year has been particularly miserable and as a restaurant critic, not eating well proved to be harder than she could have ever imagined.”
Grace’s Replacement
EastEnders star Danielle Harold, who received the third highest number of votes, is now expected to take her place.
The Breaking Point
Food critic Grace had been pushed to the brink after having to face a run of trials and her final effort proved one task too many and told producers she’d had enough.
Fans Concerned for Grace
Fans were worried about her health and commented on her appearance during the show. One viewer insisted: “Grace needs to see a doctor looking ill!”
Grace‘s Trials
During her time in camp Grace took part in a number of tough trials, including the brand new twist on Walk The Plank called Pole Position – where she impressed – and the group Locker Shocker challenge where she all but gave up.
Grace’s Humorous Moment
It wasn’t all bad times for Grace, though, after she shared some laughs over ever-naked Nigel Farage. On Saturday night’s show, footage showed Nigel in his underpants taking a wash in the sink. Grace laughed: “The worse thing is… it’s totally normal to me. I just feel like I’ve always seen Nigel Farage in his pants. I just feel like that’s always been part of my life. “I can’t remember a time before Nigel Farage in his pants.”
Grace’s Departure
A show spokesperson said: “Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike.”
Continuation of the Show
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX.
