'I'm A Celeb' producer pleased by ratings

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! producer Richard Cowles has dismissed talk of a possible ratings crisis.

Yesterday, it was claimed that the show's bosses were worried over how the programme would fare following the departure of outspoken ex-boxer Joe Bugner.

It has also been suggested that the production team regretted Katie Price's decision to quit the jungle as she had helped to keep viewing figures high.

However, Cowles has now told the Daily Star that the reality contest is continuing to perform strongly, arguing: "This series has averaged over 8.4m viewers so far, making it the most watched series since 2005."

Last night, viewers saw George Hamilton walking out of camp voluntarily. Meanwhile, tonight's episode will see either Sabrina Washington or Justin Ryan voted off.