Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page touches down in Australia for I’m A Celeb as Claire Sweeney arrives amid fan fury over her pulling out of Annie to cash in on lucrative TV deal

Joanna Page arrived in Brisbane to take part in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity, saying the long flight gave her a rare chance to rest before Christmas. Her arrival followed Claire Sweeney’s, whose decision to leave the touring production of Annie for the television show has angered some ticket-holders.

Sweeney withdrew from eight scheduled performances in Woking at short notice and was replaced by drag performer La Voix. She is due to appear in a further eight shows in Bradford, but the article says it is unclear who will cover those dates; ITV contractual obligations mean she is expected to remain in Australia for the series, even if she is eliminated early.