I wouldn't be at all opposed to them binning cyclone completely, and doing an obstacle course like Vogue did. You could maybe have it so theres different sections that rely on different qualities, e.g. an intellect section which someone like Ruby could have done (i am cynical and did wonder whether they would need her "out the way" so cyclone could run as normal)
There's also no jeopardy e.g. you know anyone who doesnt get their letter will get it in the next day or 2. They will never fail cyclone etc
Also, it's been around so long people know how to play the game. If they dont care about winning, e.g. Martin probably falls into that category, they just go in for the experience and are happy to be in the background. You then have people like Danny, possibly Shona this year, who know how to stand out. People like Ginge and Aitch, who outside their circles are perhaps less well known, so want to be noticed. People like Martin and Ruby have already had hugely successful careers so are more there for the fun of it
I think for me the meh factor of this year has been exemplified by the fact we have just had celebrity traitors. Of this lot, I probably knew 20% of them, whereas with the traitors, there was only about 20% of them i didnt know. Plus theres more levels of intrigue with traitors
I didnt realise quite how long im a celebrity has been going, no wonder it feels far too samey. Hence why a big shake up is needed.
Probably as well, im a celebrity is a popularity contest, its not necessarily who deserves to win, its those with the biggest following, whereas generally shows like celebrity SAS are who most deserves it (and getting through that you seriously deserve it id die nearly instantly) and Traitors is generally who's played it best, although you do sometimes get someone getting lucky who's been a sheep the whole way through
It's a bit like the apprentice since they changed from them working for him, of course hes going to pick the one who will make him the most money, provided they're not completely useless
I will say A&D have been much better this year, no picking a "joke" theme and doing it every episode. Some of those shirts though 😨
I do like they no longer perve over the women when they're showering