maybe because i was a naval wife for many years i find all the crying when they receive things from home laughable ..the trials seem a lot easier this year too .
I can understand the crying on I'm A Celeb, living in such rudimentary conditions and being hungry, it's the crying on X-Factor and other such programmes I can't stand.
yes just got on with life and looked forward to the blueys (airmail letters )that often came in batches but mr mally numbered them so i could open them in order .the occasional ship to shore call .the last week dragged but it was great to go to the dockyard and meet the ship coming in and the children trying to spot daddy amongst all the sailors lining the deck .i remember one time my daughter was a bit scared going up the gangplank and a big marine came bounding down grabbed her and her brother under each arm and took them up to the deck (their dad couldn't get near the gang plank )
Like mally,my sister was a naval wife and I don't ever remember her crying when her OH was at sea. She just got on with things.
As to the celebs. I don't think anyone in there is worth being paid a quarter of a million pounds or whatever amount Vernon Kay ended up with. This programme has become boring Also I do wonder how long it takes them to cook the evening meal when they only seem to have one frying pan for all those celebs.
It's expected in these enlightened times, shows you're human and not just a robot going through the motions for money.
At least that's what it says in the terms of payment attached to the contract they all sign.