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:
Su-Elise Nash
Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of her band mate Sabrina Washington, who appeared in 2009. A source said: "Su was incredibly supportive of ÂSabrina's jungle experience and now she could get her own shot. There have been early talks for her to be considered. The reunion has reminded everyone just how much love there still is for Mis-Teeq."
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson's Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: "Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I'm A Celeb. "I think it's an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo's a--e, no way."
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools."
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on the line-up in 2025, but he didn't appear. Maybe they'll go back with a new offer in 2026.
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.
Although she's in demand right now and very busy with radio and TV jobs, we have to admit we'd love to see Liv back in the jungle at some point!
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 could she appear in 2026?
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.