I’m a Celebrity... Get me out of here! 2022: What the challenges would look like if set in Birmingham

Being one of the UK’s major cities, Birmingham can feel a bit like a jungle sometimes - but if I’m a Celebrity was really set in Birmingham, what would the challenges be?
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I’m a Celebrity is back and better than ever - with an all-star cast of B-list celebs (and Matt Hancock for some reason) - but it has got us thinking, if there was a Birmingham version of I’m a Celeb, what would the challenges be?

At times just living in Birmingham can feel like some kind of Bush Tucker trial, so we asked our audience - ‘If there was a Brummie version of I’m a Celeb, the toughest challenge would be…’

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Well we asked and you certainly answered. Here’s some of the best responses we got:

  • Suzy said: “Doing the entire 11 bus route twice.”
  • Ian wrote: Travelling on the number 6 bus!”
  • Ruby said: “Getting on a train home at New St between 5 and 6pm!”
  • Emma may not be in the Christmas mood just yet, she wrote: “Walking through the German Market!”
Mike Tindall MBE, Owen Warner, Olivia Attwood, Charlene White, Boy George, Chantelle Douglas, Sue Cleaver, Chris Moyles, Babatúndé Aléshé and Jill Scott MBEMike Tindall MBE, Owen Warner, Olivia Attwood, Charlene White, Boy George, Chantelle Douglas, Sue Cleaver, Chris Moyles, Babatúndé Aléshé and Jill Scott MBE
Mike Tindall MBE, Owen Warner, Olivia Attwood, Charlene White, Boy George, Chantelle Douglas, Sue Cleaver, Chris Moyles, Babatúndé Aléshé and Jill Scott MBE
  • Kirstie wrote: “Finding your way out of Grand Central.”
  • Travel certainly seems to be the theme here! Katie said: “Walking up New Street to Victoria Square it takes ages!!!”
  • Ruby says: “Getting a doctors appointment.” Anyone suffering from health issues will know this challenge all too well. Although it’s also a problem widespread across the country.
  • Marcus wrote: “Making your way home from dixie chicken on the stratford road on a saturday night.”
  • Susan said: “Negotiating Spaghetti Junction- in or out of the city!”

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