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Reggie to take on the jungle

Lightning McQueen

Lightning McQueen

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I don't know if you've heard, but the queen of Big Brother is after a third crown, and is competing in this year's "I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here!" which starts tonight.

I have mixed feelings about this. It will be great to see Reggie on our screens again, but I'm worried. She's nearly 100% blind now. Of course that shouldn't stop her from doing anything she wants to do, but how are they going to ensure her safety in such a dangerous environment? How is she going to compete in the challenges?

But I digress, Go Reggie!!!FB_IMG_1737234577701.jpg
 
Well after last years Strictly (DWTS UK) being blind is just no excuse. I think people forget that those who are blind (or have another disability) live with it every day and have to adapt to everything around them, and a new challenge such as this is no different. It's down to producers to adapt things where necessary to be as inclusive as possible - many trials are touch and taste based anyway.
 
It’s not unheard of for “Celebrities” to be excused from a trial on medical grounds so I imagine they’ve had conversations with her about what she can/can’t participate in as well as making any necessary adjustments to camp to make it easier on her. In fact I think she’s got a huge advantage because of her disability.
 
Kingston said:
It’s not unheard of for “Celebrities” to be excused from a trial on medical grounds so I imagine they’ve had conversations with her about what she can/can’t participate in as well as making any necessary adjustments to camp to make it easier on her. In fact I think she’s got a huge advantage because of her disability.
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She said that.

She said if it's snakes & spiders in her peripheral vision, she won't see them & will be fine. lol
 
The producers can get into trouble for disability discrimination for willfully excluding a blind person from their show.
 
I like that they’re including her, if she’s blind, knows what to expect and still wants to go in then why not..

I feel like Reggie being on I’m A Celeb begins the priming phase for 10 viewers leading into full scale promotional campaigns later in the year. Associating the formats with each other is a really smart decision by the producers and the network, I wouldn’t be surprised if they also did it with Gogglebox as well, 10 ought to be chasing after their viewers.
 
James T said:
I like that they’re including her, if she’s blind, knows what to expect and still wants to go in then why not..

I feel like Reggie being on I’m A Celeb begins the priming phase for 10 viewers leading into full scale promotional campaigns later in the year. Associating the formats with each other is a really smart decision by the producers and the network, I wouldn’t be surprised if they also did it with Gogglebox as well, 10 ought to be chasing after their viewers.
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I like your thinking there. :3
 
Yes - didn't think about it being Big Brother promo (which wouldn't break any holdback clause). Guess they might throw her on Deal or No Deal afterwards too.
 
Brekkie said:
Yes - didn't think about it being Big Brother promo (which wouldn't break any holdback clause). Guess they might throw her on Deal or No Deal afterwards too.
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If you think about it I’m a Celeb’s audience is largely transferable to BB and it restarts that conversation with the audience who may have watched Reggie in 2003, building positive momentum leading into the revival
 
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