The I'm A Celeb All-stars spin-off announced its line-up last month and boxer Amir Khan is set to make a comeback to the jungle this season. However, right before the start of the series, Amir Khan has been embroiled in a scandal that puts his I’m A Celeb appearance in jeopardy.
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Amir Khan’s I’m A Celeb’s screen time to be cut
Amir Khan - the 36-year-old boxer - was slapped with a two-year ban after testing positive for using a prohibited substance. However, he has already filmed the I’m A Celeb all-stars’ spin-off. Following his name in the scandal, it is now understood that the show bosses are ‘reviewing’ his appearance on the show, reported MailOnline.
Who actually cares? The bloke hasn’t been relevant since he was on I’m a Celeb and he’s retired now. You shouldn’t be hounding him but questions should be asked on why a test wasn’t done before the fight took place? https://t.co/qVFbVDIZPp
— Lewpetegui (@LewyDeWolf) April 4, 2023
According to a show source, ITV producers are looking to ‘comb’ through the pre-recorded series to reduce his prominence amid the scandal. The source claimed:
This news will have led to discussions internally, it may mean he is featured slightly less prominently or a conversation around camp is now more relevant or revealing.
But it really depends a lot on what happened in the jungle. The timing of news of this ban is not ideal for ITV.
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Amir Khan and his sports ban
Amir Khan was notified of his failed test on April 6, 2022, after a urine sample collected by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) had a finding of ostarine. It is a banned substance which can aid muscle growth. The boxer was set for a ban ever since the test result.
"I've never cheated in my life"
— Jordan (@JordanSMonk) April 4, 2023
You sure about that Amir? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/kGCmbn3cy9
The boxer retired last year after his ill-fated fight against Kell Brook and announced this week that he has no plans to return to boxing. Considering how his reputation is at stake after the scandal, he has emphasised that he has ‘never cheated in his life.’ Fans have some crazy since the statement as one wrote on Twitter:
Amir Khan, the man who’s cheated on his wife numerous times, the man who even attempted to cheat on I’m a Celeb and now the man who’s been caught using banned substances vs Kell Brook has said “he’s never cheated in his life”. Why would anyone trust a word he says? 😂
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Daily Mail: 'He may be featured less prominently': Amir Khan's appearance in I'm a Celebrity All Stars 'is being reviewed by ITV bosses' following sports ban over failed doping test
