Carole Baskin on whether she will feature in Tiger King series 2
Rumours are rife of a second series!
Last updated 26th Aug 2020
It was the show that had the nation hooked at the beginning of lockdown, with Netflix users completely dumbfounded by Tiger King Joe Exotic and big-cat rights activist Carole Baskin, so you can imagine the excitement at the prospect of a Tiger King series two.
With rumours rife that producers Rebecca Chaiklin and Eric Goode are considering a follow-up series to show Joe's attempt to overturn his current prison sentence, fans have been waiting patiently for official confirmation, which would also likely show Joe losing the former zoo land to arch-nemesis Carole.
However, as we all dream up a potential reunion in our heads, it sounds like Carole is totally against appearing in the second series, admitting she doesn't trust the production team.
Speaking to Radio Times, Carole said, "No one has asked me to participate in a second round of Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness and there is no amount of money that would cause me to trust the producers again after their sick betrayal of the animals and me.
"I wasn't paid the first time around, although several people have come forward saying they were paid. That violates the very nature of a documentary along with so many other things that were staged and taken out of context."
Following a court ruling back in June, Carole, who owns an animal sanctuary in Florida, now has control of the land once known as the GW Exotic Animal Memorial Park.
Despite Joe Exotic transferring the park to his former business partner Jeff Lowe several years ago, the action was ruled fraudulent by a judge and as a result, the Tiger King lost the land to none other than Carole Baskin.
Due to Joe being ordered to pay Carole for copyright infringement, the animal rights activist was granted control of the land in lieu of payment of $1m (£800,000).
Meanwhile, whilst it sounds like we won't be seeing Carole on any further series of Tiger King, the 59-year-old is tipped to appear on the 2020 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Check out the full rumoured I'm A Celeb line-up below:
Alan Halsall
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has been in the rumour mill for a number of years now and it's understood he was due to appear in 2023, before picking up a nasty ACL injury which resulted in him needing major surgery. It's now being reported that bosses are keen to sign Alan for the 2024 show.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
However, after Olivia didn't appear in the 2023 series, could she feature on the 2024 line-up?
Phillip Schofield
After leaving his presenting role on This Morning in 2023, rumours were rife that Phillip Schofield could take part in the 2023 series. As fans will know, Phillip wasn't on the line-up, but with reports suggesting he's about to make a comeback to TV, could I'm A Celeb be the platform he needs to re-launch his career?
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford has recently expressed interest in appearing on I'm A Celeb. He told the Mirror: "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle."
Alex recently appeared on BBC One's Celebrity Race Across The World.
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years.
Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so will 2024 be her year?
Sam Aston
Coronation Street legend Sam Aston hinted he'd love to take part in the show in 2021.
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, he said: "I've always said no to all of those shows, but then recently for some reason I've been more open to the idea. Jennie McAlpine and Andy Whyment did the jungle and both of them said it's the experience of a lifetime.
"If I was offered it I would be open to the idea and open to the extra pennies!"
The Vivienne
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne recently admitted she would love to appear on I'm A Celeb during a chat with Lorraine.
She said: "Do you know what, I've never thought about it but what an absolutely amazing opportunity that would be."
Phil Taylor
Ever since he admitted he'd 'love' to appear on the show a number of years ago, darts legend Phil Taylor has been heavily rumoured every year. As he's not yet entered the jungle, could 2024 be his year?
Will Mellor
Following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, it seems actor Will Mellor has the reality TV bug, as he's admitted to his friend and former co-star Ralf Little he'd fancy appearing on I'm A Celeb. Could 2024 be his year?
Richard Arnold
Good Morning Britain's entertainment presenter Richard Arnold is usually the one travelling over to Australia to report on the cast, but if rumours are to be believed, he could be taking part this year!
Although Carole has previously hinted she would never be forced to eat animals on camera for entertainment, with the show now being filmed in the UK, and the theme of the bushtucker challenges set to change, could she have a change of heart?
Series one of Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness is available on Netflix now.