Seann Walsh, the comedian and 2022 contestant on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, has been forced to cancel multiple comedy performances following a sudden illness. His anticipated role on the ITV spin-off show, I’m A Celebrity Unpacked, alongside host Joel Dommett, is now uncertain.
Walsh, who entered the jungle as a late arrival in the 2022 series and finished in 11th place, made headlines previously for a controversial moment on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 involving his dance partner Katya Jones. Despite past controversies, the 39-year-old comedian remains a fan favorite.
Sharing the news with fans on social media, Seann apologized, saying, “Apologies to the audience in Hordean tonight and in Cornwall tomorrow night. I will no longer be appearing as I suddenly became ill last night. It’s not pretty.” He encouraged fans to still attend the shows, praising the comedy promoters for always delivering a great night and expressing hope to return soon.
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Co-host Joel Dommett, who works with Seann on Unpacked, spoke warmly about their friendship, recalling how Seann bested him in a comedy competition early in their careers. “We’ll do live stand-up comedy on Unpacked to see who wins,” Joel joked.
This year’s celebrity line-up for the show includes Lioness Jill Scott and former King of the Jungle Sam Thompson. Joel highlighted Jill’s athleticism and humor, noting her dual success as a football player.
Meanwhile, co-host Kemi Rodgers shared her excitement for the new series, hoping there would be no repeat of the previous year’s memorable moment when a jungle critter landed on her head during the live broadcast—an experience that made for both a shock and a funny introduction to the show.
With the start of I’m A Celebrity Unpacked imminent, fans await news on whether Seann Walsh will recover in time to join the panel and bring his comedic energy back to the jungle-themed discussion.