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Chris Packham slams I'm A Celeb stars for ‘selling out to ultimate animal abuse trash TV'
Chris Packham, 61, has criticised celebrities who have chosen to partake in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! this year, after claiming the series is guilty of “animal abuse”.The Autumnwatch star took to Twitter today to hit out at the latest group of famous faces who will be entering the jungle this week. I’m A Celeb 2022 starts this Sunday on ITV, as the show returns to its regular home in Australia for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic. However, not everyone is thrilled to see the show make a comeback, with presenter and nature-lover Chris being quick to slam the show. “In a cohort of people, amongst whom there are some true gems of integrity and credibility,” Chris wrote in view of his 578,700 followers.“But others who have sold their souls to greed, what good does it do your colleagues to sell your shirt to the ultimate in animal abusing trash TV?”Wildlife groups have hit out at I’m A Celeb in the past, with BBC TV personality Chris Packham often leading the criticism.The star has sent numerous letters to the ITV show over years, accusing them of  "stereotyping" the animals which he believes are being used for "entertainment".He told Metro: "The time I spend making TV programmes I’m trying to engender an affinity for life. “It’s not just about the cute and the cuddly, it’s about everything because everything is necessary.So it’s about snakes, it’s about spiders, it’s about cockroaches. "What I object to on the programme is the ongoing stereotyping of these animals as being things which are dirty, disgusting, poisonous, dangerous and so on and so forth.
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Lorraine Kelly, 62, admits 'I’m too scared to do botox' as she talks candidly about ageing
The presenter went on to discuss the period of lockdown in which she says she gained a radical amount of weight. She said she had been comfort-eating and dropped her exercise routine. “After gaining weight in lockdown, I’d become very unhappy with my size. “Like most of the nation, I had been comfort-eating, not doing as much exercise as normal and my husband has no conception of portion control,” she told Woman and Home. It comes after Lorraine recently spoke about her new project after she explained she would take a break from her ITV show.  Along with comedian Harry Hill, Liza Tarbuck and wildlife expert Chris Packham, the 62-year-old has teamed up with Sky History to air a documentary about World War II.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Lorraine opened up about her new project, and her passion to do more roles outside of her daytime show.When asked what drew her to the role, the ITV presenter admitted it was a chance to do something new. She said: "It was a chance to do something completely different and dig deep into a subject I find fascinating."I had read a lot about it anyway, but it was incredible to actually touch a suitcase belonging to a little evacuee separated from her family," Lorraine continued as she discussed what she found out while filming."To see her tiny dress and precious homemade dolly was deeply moving and it was an eye-opener to talk about their stories."For some little ones it was a very positive experience, but other kids were treated very badly and I can only imagine how frightened and deeply scarred they would have been."The host travelled across the UK, mainly southern England to film the majority of the history documentary.She also paid a visit to the Transport Museum
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Chris Packham says 'we are doomed' as he defends activist who defaced Van Gogh artwork
Chris Packham, 61, is a committed wildlife conservation activist himself, and his views have made him the victim of arson attacks and death threats.The Springwatch presenter has now spoken out in support of the hugely controversial stunt where a pink-haired activist hurled soup over one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, Sunflowers.Last Saturday, she and a fellow activist pleaded 'not guilty' to the charge of throwing tinned soup over the picture, which had been on display at London's National Gallery.However, she has now found a source of support in Chris, who urged more than 577,000 Twitter followers to "have a listen to this @JustStop_Oil activist."You can disagree with the methods but it would be reckless to disagree with the motives."If we don’t act - we are doomed - and she knows it . And we know it."The activist had claimed that, while the frame of the painting was possible to repair, the environment might not be, if the public didn't act fast."I would like to make one thing perfectly clear - we did no damage to the painting whatsoever," the activist insisted in a video reposted by Chris which has so far had over two million views."I was in court yesterday and heard that there's been minimal damage done to the frame, which is repairable and replaceable," she continued."It was behind glass and we would never, ever have considered doing it if we didn't know that...
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Chris Packham's stepdaughter Megan McCubbin weighs in on vegan debate 'Makes me unwell'
Chris Packham’s stepdaughter Megan McCubbin has shared her own opinions about the ongoing debate on veganism, farming and helping the environment in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The Springwatch presenter admitted that, while eating meat makes her feel “quite unwell” it was also true that some UK farmers are doing “incredible work”. Megan, 27, has recently teamed up with Lovat Parks and spoke about the wondrous benefits of “connecting to our wild side” during the lockdown, as she explained how important it was to speak out about the issues affecting our planet.Her stepdad Chris, 61, has been outspoken in his views about climate activism and animal welfare, including on subjects such as veganism.Asked how we might address the ongoing tensions between those championing farming communities and those choosing veganism, Megan stressed communication is key. She began: “I think really good communication when it comes to farms is so important - and they do such incredible work. “You know, they need to be celebrated and appreciated for what they do because they are - particularly nature-friendly farmers - absolutely excellent.“They have so much knowledge of biodiversity, the land and also how to make food which ultimately we all need on a daily basis. Megan went on to speak about how the food industry is currently affecting people's ability to make more ethical choices. “I think when it comes to diet, there is a lot that needs to change,” she reflected.“Intensive farming is a huge, huge problem.These battery farms are a welfare catastrophe. “So we do need to be moving forward in that sense, and it should be about eating local - eating seasonally. “And eating less meat than we are,” she continued.
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'We're f*****!' Chris Packham questions 'democracy' following Sunak v Truss debate
@BBCOne? Democracy? There’s none. READ MORE: “We are being brutalised by buffoons. We so need system change now. We are in trouble - big , big trouble . @DeborahMeaden.”It comes after the leadership candidates went head-to-head on Monday evening during a debate in Stoke-on-Trent broadcast on BBC One.It marked the first time the two rivals have been pitched against one another, as their other rivals have been eliminated from the contest. The debate was broadcast before Tory members vote to select the next Conservative party leader - and the UK's Prime Minister.Following the tweet, Chris’ followers were divided about his opinions on the matter. @JannerJE called out Chris for his support of the Labour Party as being hypocritical.The user said: “Like we had a say when Labour stitched up moving from Blair to Brown?“Oh, & by the way, WE are still paying for Brown’s - LABOUR’s - raid on pensions & his ludicrous payment scheme for green energy."In support of Chris, @Bevpatcat said: “What amazes me is that it seems to be taken as read and is not up for discussion let alone change. “Anyone can join the Tory Party for £25 and vote for the leader, including foreign nationals or expats. “Not democratic.  If a party has a new leader mid-term, a G E must be called.”In a further Tweet, Chris criticised the politicians' responses to climate change.
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Megan McCubbin credits stepdad Chris Packham and partner for helping her out in tough time
Megan McCubbin, who is the nature-loving stepdaughter of Chris Packham, spoke candidly about her love of animals and the need to protect our wildlife in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The Springwatch presenter revealed that, while she had a tough time at school due to her dyslexia, it was Chris’ partner Charlotte Corney who helped her through.Megan, who has recently teamed up with Lovat Parks, spoke about the wonders of wildlife and why it can really benefit us all to connect with our “wild side”. The documentarian knows a thing or two about that, as she has grown up with a myriad of diverse creatures all around her. Her most unusual animal friends, however, are the four tigers that were introduced to her by her stepdad’s partner Charlotte.Confirming that she had “no fear” when it came to the wild animals, Megan opened up about the difficult time she had at school and how the tigers helped her not to give up on her zoology dreams.Megan explained: “I’m quite severely dyslexic, and I've always struggled learning science in the conventional way. “So much that - when I was at school - I had some difficult experiences there and teachers didn't really understand what to do with me.“I didn’t necessarily appear to be the brightest, but that wasn't actually the case; it was just the fact that I learned differently from everyone else. “Over time, I've kind of had to challenge myself to overcome - not overcome because you can’t overcome dyslexia - but you learn to work with it and use it to your advantage.”Megan desperately wanted to work with animals, but felt like her performance in science classes indicated she might not be cut out for the Bsc in Zoology she would one day go on to obtain.“It got to a point where I was
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Megan McCubbin slams criticism aimed at stepdad Chris Packham 'Someone has to speak out!’
Megan McCubbin, 27, has spoken out in defence of her stepdad Chris Packham, 61, who is often very vocal about his opinions on climate change and the treatment of animals.The fellow Springwatch presenter insisted it was important for people like herself and Chris with high profiles to fight for their planet in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.Megan, who has recently teamed up with Lovat Parks, spoke about the wondrous benefits of “connecting to our wild side” during the lockdown, as she explained how important it was to speak out about the issues affecting our planet.Chris has been outspoken in his views about climate activism and animal welfare, which has earned him some enemies who do not agree with his strong stances.Megan seems to be following in her stepdad’s footsteps, as she is also vocal about these issues.Asked if she felt it was important for people with a public profile like herself to speak about the issues facing our planet and its wildlife, she responded: “Somebody's got to talk about them.“It's really important that we communicate honestly about the issues going on in the world. “And not only the issues, but the solutions, whether those solutions are driving an electric car or you know, watching what you eat, eating more environmentally friendly foods…“And it's really important that - not only do we talk about it - but we do it ourselves, as well. “So yes, I think it's important to stand up for what we believe in,” she continued. “And for myself, I'll do anything to protect the natural world, because sometimes you see it and you hear about the decline and it can be really challenging. “And so if I can do anything and use my voice to communicate for those species that are in decline.“And if I can
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Megan McCubbin is adamant arson attack at Chris Packham's home won't stop her speaking out
Megan McCubbin, 27, has put on a brave face following the arson attack at the residence of her stepdad, Chris Packham, 61.The Springwatch presenter admitted she was “absolutely not” deterred by the incident, and that she would continue to fight for the planet and animal welfare, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.Megan, who has recently teamed up with Lovat Parks, spoke about the wondrous benefits of “connecting to our wild side” during the lockdown, as she explained how important it was to her to keep wildlife preservation and climate change prevention as part of the conversation. Chris has been outspoken in his views about climate activism and animal welfare, which has earned him some critics as well as fans. Shortly after midnight on October 8 2021, his home was the target of a suspected arson attack, by two masked men who set fire to a vehicle which exploded and destroyed the gates to his property.He said that, while the attack was an escalation of the harassment he had received for years, it would not stop his activism.Megan seems to be following in her stepdad’s footsteps, as when she was asked if the arson attack and other threats would ever put her off speaking out, she replied: “No, absolutely not.”Megan joined Springwatch in 2020 at the height of the pandemic and appeared on camera with Chris, who has presented the show since 2009.Asked if she felt it was important for people with a public profile like herself to speak about the issues facing our planet and its wildlife, she responded: “Somebody's got to talk about them.“It's really important that we communicate honestly about the issues going on in the world. “And not only the issues, but the solutions, whether those solutions are driving an electric

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