ITV's I'm A Celeb could see end of hungry stars with Ozempic jabs allowed in camp under certain conditions

For 22 years, ITV's I'm A Celebrity has captivated audiences by starving A-List, but most B and C-List stars for days on end, before making them get up close and personal with creepy crawlies to earn their camp a meal. But this could become a thing of the past.

The fad weight loss treatment, commonly called Ozempic, which is in fact a drug used to help people with diabetes, is set to be given to any celebrity with a prescription for the drug. Which could put Ant and Dec in a difficult situation, with the celebs feeling less "hangry".

Contestants on the show would have to have a prescription for the medicine, which has become a popular way for celebrities to lose weight despite its intended use for diabetes, to get it while in camp. This rule isn't really new though and is actually in keeping with ITV’s rules on medicines rather than being a new rule for the so-called wonder drug.

All participants taking part must fully disclose their medical history.

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Ozempic is a brand name for the semaglutide group of diabetes treatments, which can help people with Type 2 to manage their diet, but has become better known for its off-label uses. Part of the way it functions is by simply making people feel hunger less often.

This could slash the drama on the show in half, with no longer hangry celebs simply enjoying their time in the jungle, and leaving with a Hollywood body, the Sun reports. A source told the paper: “The drug is already controversial after being exploited by stars for weight loss rather than diabetes, but it’s not for ITV to pass judgment.

“Any celeb on medication while in the jungle goes to ITV’s off-camera medical team as often as they need.

“It will be no different with Ozempic. So long as celebs have a proper doctors’ note, and the drug has been prescribed, they will be able to get their regular injection as normal.

“It won’t just be lying around the camp. Ozempic pens have to be stored in the fridge so they will have to be safely stored under lock and key off-site.

“The same applies for other drugs that can produce weight-loss results including Mounjaro and Wegovy. This year’s line-up hasn’t been finalised but bosses are almost certain someone will be on Ozempic.”