I'm A Celeb accused of 'sending message abusing animals is acceptable''

Animal rights activists have accused I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! of sending the message that abusing animals is acceptable.

The RSPCA has said that the show's use of live animals in Bushtucker Trials is cruel and unnecessary.

The RSPCA has said that the show's use of live animals in Bushtucker Trials is cruel and unnecessary. A spokesperson for the charity said: "We believe that the use of live animals in Bushtucker Trials is cruel and unnecessary. These animals are often subjected to stressful and frightening situations, and there is no justification for it. We would urge ITV to reconsider its use of live animals in the show."

Animal rights campaigner PETA has also criticized the show, saying that it "promotes animal abuse." A spokesperson for PETA said: "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! sends the message that abusing animals is acceptable. The show's producers need to understand that animals are not here for our entertainment, and that there are more humane ways to create exciting television."

ITV has defended its use of live animals in Bushtucker Trials, saying that the animals are well-cared for and that the trials are designed to be safe. A spokesperson for ITV said: "The welfare of the animals involved in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is our top priority. We work closely with animal welfare experts to ensure that all of the animals used in the show are treated with the utmost care and respect. The Bushtucker Trials are designed to be safe and challenging, and the animals are always monitored closely by our team of experts."

However, animal rights activists have argued that the show's use of live animals is still cruel and unnecessary. They have called on ITV to reconsider its use of live animals in the show, and to find more humane ways to create exciting television.