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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Del Fabbro

I’m a Celebrity hit with legal action following accusations from former contestant

  • Supermodel Janice Dickinson is pursuing a six-figure lawsuit against ITV Studios, producers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, alleging permanent disfigurement after a fall during filming.
  • The 70-year-old claims she sustained injuries to her head, lips, cheeks, and wrists after tripping while getting up to use the toilet during the 2023 All Stars spinoff in South Africa.
  • Court records indicate a personal injury claim has been lodged with the High Court, with Ms Dickinson reportedly seeking over £700,000 in damages.
  • A medical report cited by Dickinson suggests she suffers from facial dysaesthesia, permanent facial scarring, deformity, and nerve damage, leading to permanent asymmetry.
  • ITV Studios stated they do not recognise Dickinson's version of events but confirmed they looked after her at the time, paid medical expenses, and maintained contact after her return home.

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