Netflix viewers have rushed to watch the new reality series Celebrity Bear Hunt, which has been described as ‘I’m A Celebrity on steroids’.
The British competition series starring Bear Grylls and presented by Holly Willoughby launched on the streaming service yesterday.
Set in a jungle in Costa Rica, it follows 12 celebrities including Shirley Ballas, Mel B, Boris Becker and Una Healy, as they are hunted down by adventurer Bear, 50.
The challenge is not for the faint-hearted, with the stars facing terrifying incidents like swinging face first into a cliff while abseiling, nearly drowning and even being followed by a crocodile.
Since being released, the eight-episode series has stormed up the Netflix chart, where it’s now sitting at number 1.
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Fans have praised the show, calling it ‘thrilling’ and ‘awesome’
‘Okay well Celebrity Bear Hunt was BRILLIANT but binging 8 episodes just for *that* winner feels like a kick in the teeth. I need a series two NOW,’ Luke posted on X.
‘Celebrity Bear Hunt is actually I’m A Celeb on acid……. so so bloody good,’ user meerkatben10 shared.
‘Is it just me or is Celebrity Bear Hunt the funniest, most entertaining new thing #Netflix have had on ages?’ nicequeencersei added.
In its review The Guardian wrote: ‘Celebrity Bear Hunt is fast; the contestants are surprisingly funny and the jeopardy is real. Or at least more real than usual. The trap is set, and I suspect viewers will take the bait in droves.’
Meanwhile Metro said it was ‘surprisingly one of the best new reality TV series in years’.
‘Celebrity Bear Hunt does feel immediately like the most enthralling new reality television series in a very long time though. It’s a lovable cast with a game that provides enough risk and tension to drive the hunger for more after each episode,’ the review added.
The other celebrities who signed up to go on the run from Bear are interior design TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, presenter Steph McGovern, former rugby player Danny Cipriani, rapper Big Zuu), and The Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas.
Rounding out the line-up are fashion model Lottie Moss, Ted Lasso actor Kola Bokinni, and former Victoria’s Secret model Leomie Anderson.
Celebrity Bear Hunt is streaming on Netflix.
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