Are they really roughing it? Former I'm A Celebrity star Keira Maguire reveals the 'secret luxuries' contestants are allowed in the South African jungle
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! returned for its fifth season over the weekend.
And while contestants are supposed to be roughing it in the South African jungle, one former star has admitted that some are are allowed secret luxuries in the camp.
Keira Maguire told WHO magazine on Thursday that contestants from her season in 2017 were given protein bars and cigarettes, and even offered limited contact with the outside world.
Are they really roughing it? Former I'm A Celebrity star Keira Maguire (pictured) has revealed the 'secret luxuries' contestants are allowed in the South African jungle
Keira said contestants were permitted to go to a special area of the campsite in order to smoke cigarettes, and some stars were also allowed to smuggle in makeup.
The former Bachelor star added that the competitors could also have contact with their families back in Australia, but only in emergency situations.
'If anyone had a situation at home that came up while we were in there, then they were allowed to talk to a producer who would call home for them and relay messages back,' she explained.
Outspoken: Keira said contestants were permitted to go to a special area of the campsite in order to smoke cigarettes, and some stars were also allowed to smuggle in makeup
And while Keira claimed food rationing was very strict, contestants could indulge in a protein bar before challenges in order to get an extra hit of energy.
Never one to shy away from making explosive comments, she further alleged that some top-tier celebrities received 'special treatment' during their time in the jungle.
'There are certainly some names in there treated better than others, and that's usually Channel 10's own talent,' she claimed.
Back on screens: The latest season of I'm A Celebrity has debuted to impressive ratings and strong social media buzz. Pictured: The show's hosts Dr Chris Brown and Julia Morris
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 for comment.
Meanwhile, the latest season of I'm A Celebrity has debuted to impressive ratings and strong social media buzz.
Sunday's premiere episode was the most-watched program of the night, with 1.09 million viewers tuning in.
Among the stars competing on the new season are former Gogglebox duo Angie Kent and Yvie Jones, Love Island's Justin Lacko, and controversial ex-politicians Jacqui Lambie and Sam Dastyari.
New season! Among the celebrities competing on the new season are Love Island's Justin Lacko (left) and Gogglebox star Angie Kent (right)
Read all about it! Keira Maguire's interview is featured in this week's issue of WHO magazine
