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‘I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here' ‘In Crisis' As Josie Cunningham, Teri Hatcher And Rustie Lee ‘Pull Out'

'I'm A Celeb' Producers Face Nightmare Last-Minute Changes
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The upcoming series of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ has been thrown into chaos before its even begun, according to reports.

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While a couple of celebs have already landed in Australia, ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress Teri Hatcher, Josie Cunningham and TV cook Rustie Lee have all reportedly had a last minute change of heart.

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Teri, Josie and Rustie are reportedly causing problems

According to The Sun On Sunday, Josie’s dreams of setting up camp and chowing down on rice and beans have been ruined, because she didn’t realise how long it took to get a passport.

A pal tells the paper: “She has never had a passport before and she had no idea it took so long to get one.

“She thought they could be done just one or two days in advance. Josie saw ‘I’m A Celebrity’ as the chance of a lifetime, but now there’s absolutely no chance she’ll be able to get on it.

“ITV really aren’t best pleased with her at the moment.”

Meanwhile, ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress Teri has been forced to cancel her trip Down Under due to medical issues, while Rustie’s reasons for leaving are unclear.

“The casting directors at ITV work very hard to get the mix of jungle celebs right, and so this is very disappointing when people drop out,” a source tells The Sun. “And it means that despite months of planning, they have to rush to draft in replacement celebs and fly them to Australia in time for the show launch.”

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Craig Charles has already arrived in Australia

Thankfully, plenty of celebs are still on their way to Australia and ‘Coronation Street’ star Craig Charles has already been spotted arriving in Brisbane, along with Nadia Forde, golfer Rory McIlroy’s former girlfriend.

‘TOWIE’ star Gemma Collins is also expected to arrive, however, reports that she phoned police after allegedly being involved in a physical altercation with her boyfriend cast doubts on whether she’ll make it to the jungle.

Check out all the celebs rumoured to be setting up camp next week below...

'I'm A Celebrity' 2014: Rumoured Contestants
(01 of21)
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'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has landed in Australia. (credit:REX)
Chloe Sims(02 of21)
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...or will it be Chloe, who has the backing of her former 'I'm A Celeb' contestant cousin, Joey Essex? (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Alex Reid(03 of21)
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And Jim isn't the only 'CBB' winner keen to take on the jungle, with Alex Reid claiming he'd like to rival Myleene Klass's infamous "shower" moment, telling Daily Star: "Forget the white bikini, just wait for my loincloth!" (credit:Supplied by WENN.com)
(04 of21)
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'Allo 'Allo star Vicki Michelle has also arrived in Brisbane. Surely this isn't a simple coincidence? (credit:REX)
(05 of21)
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After being turfed off 'X Factor', Jake Quickenden is thought to be setting up camp on Sunday. (credit:Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
Jim Davidson(06 of21)
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After controversially scooping the title of 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner back in January, Jim revealed on his Twitter page that he was keen to "go for the double" and take on 'I'm A Celeb' too. (credit:Mark Robert Milan via Getty Images)
Josie Cunningham(07 of21)
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Mere days after giving birth to her third child, it was reported that the polarising media personality was considering accepting an offer to appear on 'I'm A Celeb', and was prepared to be voted to take on every single Bushtucker Trial. (credit:Rocky/WENN.com)
Tom Daley(08 of21)
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After impressing ITV producers with his strong stomach during his own reality series, it was reported earlier this year that Tom had been approached to appear on 'I'm A Celeb'. (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
Gemma Collins(09 of21)
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Following in the footsteps of Mark Wright and Joey Essex, will Gemma be taking a break from Brentwood to head to Australia..? (credit:SAV via Getty Images)
Gemma Merna(10 of21)
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She previously made waves on 'Splash!' (get it..?), but will the 'Hollyoaks' actress be willing to jump out of a plane or eat kangaroo anus in the 'I'm A Celeb' jungle? "Never say never," she told Metro last month. (credit:Mark Robert Milan via Getty Images)
Tulisa Contostavlos(11 of21)
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Following her high profile drugs trial, a reality series based around Tulisa aired on BBC Three. It's since been reported that she's been offered mega bucks for 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!' (credit:Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
Michael Le Vell(12 of21)
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While it was initially thought Michael would use a reality series to turn around his public profile ahead of his 'Corrie' comeback, a source later told the Daily Star he wouldn't be headed for 'I'm A Celeb' as producers wanted someone "with more charisma and personality".Charming, eh? (credit:Eamonn & James Clarke/Eamonn and James Clarke)
Melanie Sykes(13 of21)
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Her 'Let's Do Lunch' co-host Gino D'Acampo was crowned King of the Jungle in 2009, with a source telling the Daily Star in September that 'I'm A Celeb' producers were keen to get her to follow in his footsteps. (credit:Mark Robert Milan via Getty Images)
Pascal Craymer(14 of21)
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Pascal - who has previously dated Louis Smith, Mario Falcone and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's ex, Ashley Cole - has been linked with a spot on this year's 'I'm A Celeb' lineup. A source told The Sun: "She’s gorgeous so they’ll have their glamorous-girl-in-a-bikini box ticked - but more than that, she can talk about life with Ashley."Must-see viewing, eh..? (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Ant McPartlin(15 of21)
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He's hosted every single series of 'I'm A Celebrity' since it first aired in 2002, and the Geordie presenter has said he'd love to actually take part for a change, telling the Daily Star: "I would give the Bushtucker Trials a go, but not the testicles."Dec seemed less enthused, however, claiming he needed an "en-suite". What a diva. (credit:Mcpix via Getty Images)
Charlie Stayt(16 of21)
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One of Charlie's BBC Breakfast co-presenters appeared to give the game away in October, accidentally letting slip on air that Charlie will be "heading to the jungle soon". (credit:Jeff Overs via Getty Images)
(17 of21)
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Tinchy Stryder has also been spotted arriving in Brisbane... (credit:REX)
(18 of21)
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...As has Nadia Forde, Rory McIlroy's former girlfriend. (credit:REX)
(19 of21)
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Motorcyclist Carl Fogarty has landed in Australia, leaving fans certain that he'll be heading into the Jungle. (credit:REX)
(20 of21)
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Television Chef Rustie Lee is rumoured to be jetting off to Aus, though new reports suggest she might have had a change of heart. (credit:Ryan Phillips/EMPICS Entertainment)
(21 of21)
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'Desperate Housewives' star Teri Hatcher is also heading Down Under, according to reports. (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

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