Robert Irwin reveals I’m A Celebrity cast ‘won’t be told’ about the Bondi Junction stabbing attack while in South Africa: ‘It’s too distressing’
Robert Irwin has revealed the very surprising decision made by I’m A Celebrity producers in light of last week’s Bondi Junction massacre.
During Wednesday night’s episode, the 20-year-old co-host addressed the audience and revealed that the remaining contestants on the reality TV show, who remain on location in South Africa, would not be informed of the stabbing that claimed five lives.
βWhen we heard the devastating news here in South Africa, we immediately contacted each celebrity’s family to confirm their safety,β the host began.
“We decided not to inform the celebrities about what happened in Sydney,” Robert said, adding: “We felt the news would prove too distressing at a time when our only aim was to try to make a little to bring joy to the world. campmates.’
“Plus, they’re stuck in the camp,” co-host Julia Morris added, “they can’t ask questions, they can’t contact family and friends.”
Robert Irwin has revealed the very surprising decision made by I’m A Celebrity producers in light of last week’s Bondi massacre. Pictured with co-host Julia Morris
“It’s just a few more days before they come out and know everything,” she added.
The remaining cast members were then treated to a special news segment presented by Ten presenter Sandra Sully.
Although they were updated about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis and Taylor Swift’s newly acquired billionaire status, the Bondi attack was not mentioned in the segment.
Five women and a male security guard were stabbed to death when Joel Cauchi attacked innocent bystanders in a frenzied attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last Saturday.
They were new mother Ashlee Good, 38, bride-to-be Dawn Singleton, 25 β daughter of millionaire businessman John Singleton β mother of two Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, Chinese national Yixuan Cheng, 27 and security guard Faraz Tahir, 30.
Thousands will gather at Bondi Beach from 5.30pm this Sunday to unite as a community and remember the victims at a candlelight vigil, where a minute’s silence will be held.
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Five women and a male security guard were stabbed to death when Joel Cauchi attacked innocent bystanders in a frenzied attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last Saturday. Pictured: Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos (in green) was supported by fellow mayors from across Sydney outside Westfield Bondi Junction on Wednesday