This former supermodel has been called “crazy,” “confused,” and now a “grifter” for daring to take on a major foreign broadcaster, after suffering a major accident on the jungle set, publicly branding them “motherf*ckers” in the process.
The network’s PR line is simple: she’s exaggerating, misremembering, or making it up.
Funny thing is, they’re refusing to hand over any documents or footage…
Janice Dickinson
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa (ITV)
The accident happened during filming of I’m a Celebrity… South Africa in 2023, while Janice Dickinson was walking to the camp toilet at night and tripped in the dark, suffering serious head and facial injuries that forced her to withdraw from the show. The lawsuit was filed in September 2025 in the High Court in London.
What was supposed to be a dramatic return to reality television has turned into a legal battle.
Former supermodel Janice Dickinson is suing the broadcaster behind I’m a Celebrity… South Africa after a nighttime accident during filming that left her seriously injured and forced her to quit the show early. According to the claim, the incident happened when she was walking to the outdoor toilet in the dark and tripped on poorly lit steps.
The fall reportedly caused head and facial injuries that required medical attention and made it impossible for her to continue filming. She was removed from the series shortly after the accident, cutting her appearance far shorter than planned.
The lawsuit alleges the production failed to provide adequate lighting, safe walkways, and proper precautions, arguing that the conditions created an unnecessary risk. Her legal team claims the injury has had lasting physical and emotional effects.
The broadcaster has pushed back, denying negligence and stating that safety protocols were in place. They have also said medical costs were covered following the incident.
The case is now heading through the courts, with the outcome potentially raising uncomfortable questions about how safe reality TV sets really are, especially when contestants are navigating camps and challenges in the dark.
