Janice Dickinson letter of claim filed over I’m A Celebrity: South Africa accident
The Janice Dickinson letter of claim has been formally received by ITV Studios after reports that the former supermodel is seeking £700,000 in compensation over an on-set accident during I’m A Celebrity: South Africa in 2022.
Liftable sentence: ITV Studios confirmed it has received and reviewed Janice Dickinson’s letter of claim relating to an alleged fall during filming in 2022.
According to reports, Janice Dickinson alleges she suffered a late-night fall in the dark while filming the all-star series in South Africa, resulting in facial injuries she says are permanent. The claim reportedly states she had been given sleeping medication by an ITV medic before the incident.
Dickinson is said to be seeking £700,000 in damages. She withdrew from the series partway through filming following the accident. The accident occurred during filming in autumn 2022.
An ITV Studios spokesperson said the company does not recognise Dickinson’s account of events. ITV Studios said the production maintained high safety standards, covered medical costs at the time, arranged Dickinson’s return to Los Angeles, and remained in contact with her and her representatives after filming concluded.
The incident occurred during filming of I'm A Celebrity: South Africa, which aired as an all-star edition of the long-running franchise. Dickinson previously appeared on the show in 2007, finishing second.
What’s being alleged — and what ITV says
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Dickinson alleges the fall happened at night after she was given sleeping medication and claims the injuries caused lasting facial deformity and nerve damage.
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ITV Studios says it does not accept that version of events and maintains appropriate safety protocols were in place.
Legal context: what happens now
A letter of claim is the first formal step in a UK civil injury case and is required before court proceedings can begin.
What legally changed today
ITV Studios’ acknowledgment means the matter has entered the pre-action phase, where the claim must be reviewed and formally answered.
What happens next
ITV has a defined period to investigate and respond by either:
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accepting liability,
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denying the claim, or
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requesting further medical or factual evidence.
What the legal standard is
For a claim to succeed, Dickinson would need to show that ITV owed her a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused the injuries alleged, assessed on the balance of probabilities.
Important clarification
A letter of claim is not a lawsuit. Court proceedings only begin if the dispute is not resolved and a formal claim is later issued.
Why it matters:
The development comes as ITV prepares a new season of I’m A Celebrity: South Africa, placing renewed attention on safety obligations and liability processes for reality TV productions.
