I'm shocked to discover that no 'Only in Australia' thread seems to exist, therefore to kick things off
I'm A Celebrity's Stuart and Gino face rat charges
I'm A Celebrity's Stuart and Gino face rat charges
by Sam Parker Dec 6th 2009 1:40PM
Stuart Manning and Gino D'Acampo are facing charges of animal cruelty after killing and eating a rat during their appearance on reality show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Insects forced to see Kim Woodburn's head in extreme close-up and baby aligators dodging Katie Price's flailing limbs apparently don't count as acts of cruelty, but when eventual winner Gino plucked rat from the jungle floor and killed it a serious line was crossed.
The RSPCA in New South Wale's described the incident as "not acceptable" and Australian police have confirmed the pair will face court on 3rd Februrary 2010.
The pair resorted to eating the rat after being "exiled" during the show and forced to eat rations of rice and beans. Gino, 33, described it during the show saying: "I saw one of these rats running around. I got a knife, I got its throat, I picked it up."
Now he may be regretting the feast he shared with Stuart, 30, as he faces accusations of animal abuse.
Chief Inspector David Oshannessy from the Aussie RSPCA said:
"The killing of a rat for a performance is not acceptable. The concern is this was done purely for the cameras.
"Production staff have to submit a notification form to the RSPCA or Animal Welfare League - both are charged with responsibilities under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
"But we received no pre-notice or advice this segment was going to occur, it happened on a day no animals were featuring in production, so we didn't have an officer there."
ITV have said simply that they are "investigating the matter".
Meanwhile, the guilty pair will forever be remembered as the contestants who ate a rat and got in trouble with the police. Way to ruin a victory Gino.
Stuart Manning and Gino D'Acampo are facing charges of animal cruelty after killing and eating a rat during their appearance on reality show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Insects forced to see Kim Woodburn's head in extreme close-up and baby aligators dodging Katie Price's flailing limbs apparently don't count as acts of cruelty, but when eventual winner Gino plucked rat from the jungle floor and killed it a serious line was crossed.
The RSPCA in New South Wale's described the incident as "not acceptable" and Australian police have confirmed the pair will face court on 3rd Februrary 2010.
The pair resorted to eating the rat after being "exiled" during the show and forced to eat rations of rice and beans. Gino, 33, described it during the show saying: "I saw one of these rats running around. I got a knife, I got its throat, I picked it up."
Now he may be regretting the feast he shared with Stuart, 30, as he faces accusations of animal abuse.
Chief Inspector David Oshannessy from the Aussie RSPCA said:
"The killing of a rat for a performance is not acceptable. The concern is this was done purely for the cameras.
"Production staff have to submit a notification form to the RSPCA or Animal Welfare League - both are charged with responsibilities under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
"But we received no pre-notice or advice this segment was going to occur, it happened on a day no animals were featuring in production, so we didn't have an officer there."
ITV have said simply that they are "investigating the matter".
Meanwhile, the guilty pair will forever be remembered as the contestants who ate a rat and got in trouble with the police. Way to ruin a victory Gino.
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