I'm A Celebrity spin-off 'The Wild Frontier' thrown into chaos after ex-crew member anchors boat to block Pacific trial

From the Newshound archive · first published 27 September 2026 · last updated 28 September 2026.

An ex-crew member blocked filming of 'The Wild Frontier', ITV's I'm A Celebrity spin-off, by anchoring his boat beneath cranes set to plunge celebrities into the Pacific Ocean off British Columbia, Canada, in a row over unpaid wages. Production bosses were forced to sail out and negotiate a deal before filming could resume. The dispute was reportedly settled without any delay to the schedule.

The ex-crew member had parked on public property, leaving producers powerless to remove him without reaching an agreement.

The show has faced a turbulent production, with Venezuela Fury, 16, reportedly forced to quit after 72 hours due to severe illness while filming alongside husband Noah Price.

Celebrities on the show have taken on wilderness trials including a terrifying abseil called Dreaded Drop and overnight endurance challenge Bear Watch.