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Ade Adepitan to become first wheelchair user on I'm a Celebrity

Ade Adepitan to become first wheelchair user on I'm a Celebrity

Ade Adepitan will be the first wheelchair user on I'm a Celebrity when the UK reality show returns.

The Paralympic medallist and TV presenter, who contracted polio as an infant, has used a wheelchair for most of his life.

Producers worked with him to make the jungle camp accessible, after he visited the site and identified potential barriers.

Changes include deeper pathways, places to rest, parking for his wheelchairs and a stairlift to the shower.

ITV says the camp has been adapted for Adepitan's needs, not for all wheelchair users.

Some people have criticised his participation, while he says being visible on a mainstream show can help change views about disability.

He will not know the planned trials or format details, and the series is due to return on 16 November.

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