…Researched and contributed by Joseph Benjamin for TDPel Media.
Shaun Ryder, the 60-year-old Happy Mondays singer, is set to make a return to ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… South Africa for the show’s star-studded legends series, which begins airing on April 24.
However, in a ‘meet the castmates’ preview clip released just hours before the show aired, Ryder hinted that his previous stint on the show had not gone well, describing himself as a “walking disaster”.
In the clip, he joked about getting bitten by a snake and teased further chaos and blunders.
It was later revealed that Ryder had to be ruled out of several challenges for the all-star series due to health issues related to his battles with hip pain.
Ryder’s Struggles on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa
In the preview clip, Shaun Ryder described himself as a “walking disaster”, suggesting that his previous stint on I’m A Celebrity had been a challenge.
He joked about getting bitten by a snake during his 2010 appearance on the Australian version of the show, and teased that he was likely to cause more chaos and blunders this time around.
The clip hinted that the singer had struggled during his previous appearance on the show, and his comments about his lack of cooking skills suggested that he might not be the most capable member of the camp.
Health Issues and Challenges
Ryder’s struggles on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa were due in part to his ongoing health issues.
According to medics working on the show, the star was not able to participate in any challenges that might put his health at risk, due to his battles with hip pain.
Ryder himself commented that he would not be able to enjoy the helicopter rides that had been part of his previous appearance on the show, due to his hip issues.
These comments suggested that Ryder’s health would be a factor in his participation in the show, and raised questions about how he would cope with the physical demands of the camp.
Ryder’s Return to I’m A Celebrity… South Africa
Despite these challenges, Shaun Ryder was keen to return to I’m A Celebrity… South Africa for the all-star series.
In the preview clip, he described how much he had enjoyed his previous appearance on the show, despite the difficulties he had faced.
He also expressed a desire to win the all-star series, suggesting that he was determined to overcome his health issues and compete to the best of his abilities.
The clip provided a glimpse into Ryder’s motivations for returning to the show, and suggested that he would be a determined and resilient participant, despite the challenges he faced.