Bullying is never ok. Period.
In 2017, controversy around the show was less juicy in nature, and just quite sad.
4. The 2017 series was wrapped up in a bullying controversy
The show received consistent complaints across the series about the treatment of camper Iain Lee.
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Viewers were concerned for Lee’s mental health, after treatment by other campers roused concerns he was being bullied.
Lee addressed concerns on his exit from the Jungle
The radio DJ and funnyman did seem to be struggling emotionally during his time in the camp.
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Talking to Ant and Dec after his third place eviction, he tried to allay concerns – assuring viewers that he was on good terms with fellow campers and that he had “no beef” with the rest of the gang.
3. Becky Vardy was nearly asked to step down as a mental health ambassador
Still, concerns persisted, and led to multiple calls for Rebekah Verdy to be removed as a mental health ambassador, after her role in Lee’s treatment.
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