Veteran supermodel Janice Dickinson is pursuing a legal case worth £700,000, alleging that she suffered permanent facial deformities and nerve damage after taking sleeping medication provided by an ITV medic during a late-night fall on the set of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa in 2023.
Legal documents reveal that the medication Janice was given can lead to drowsiness and impaired balance, making her more susceptible to accidents while moving around at night. Sources close to Janice disclosed that she now has permanent facial nerve damage and significant facial scarring.
The incident, described by Janice as the most terrifying night of her life, has reportedly had a detrimental impact on her long-standing career as a supermodel. Her legal team has filed documents at London’s High Court, stating that the injuries she sustained are irreversible and cannot be corrected through surgical or non-surgical means.
Janice is holding ITV responsible for the incident and has initiated legal proceedings against ITV Studios in the High Court of London. According to sources familiar with the situation, the fall was likely a result of a combination of the medication she had taken and the lack of adequate lighting in the camp.
Janice, renowned as the world’s first supermodel and known for her past relationship with Sylvester Stallone, has previously appeared on I’m A Celebrity in the Australian jungle in 2007. The absence of a nightlight in the camp is believed to have contributed to her fall, causing severe injuries to her face and wrists.
Responding to Janice’s claims, an ITV Studios spokeswoman stated that they do not concur with her version of events but ensured that Janice received medical attention, had her expenses covered, and was closely monitored post-incident until the show aired seven months later.
Producers are concerned that Janice’s lawsuit could lead to similar actions from other participants who faced dangerous challenges on the show. This may prompt them to consider implementing legal waivers for future contestants to prevent potential litigation.