Ah, the rookie vegetarian—the one who’s only been meat-free for three months because of a New Year’s resolution. In 2026, that’s Ben, the retired footballer. He’s not doing it for the planet or the animals. He’s doing it because his girlfriend said his “energy was off.” He’s now staring at a plate of mystery meat with the same terror you have when you accidentally order a salad on pizza night and regret every life choice. You can practically see him calculating the fastest way to sneak a chicken wing from the camp stash.
And then there’s the quiet but committed one. This is the person who nods politely when everyone complains about the food. They don’t make a fuss. They just survive on rice, beans, and sheer willpower. For 2026, that’s Clara, the wildlife presenter. She’s been vegetarian for twenty years. While others are gagging on a blended fish eye, she’s calmly eating a mango and talking about the ecological footprint of the camp. It’s the same vibe as the one friend who brings their own tofu to a barbecue and somehow makes grilled corn look like a five-star meal.
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The “I’ll Try It For The Camera” Type
You can’t forget the ditherer. They start the show saying, “I’m basically vegetarian, but I’ll eat fish if it’s caught locally.” In the jungle, that means they’ll eat a grub if it’s presented as an “acquired taste.” This year, that’s Mike, the former soap star. He’s the guy who claims he’s “flexitarian,” which is code for “I’ll eat whatever gets me airtime.” He’s the person who says, “I only eat free-range chicken,” but then demolishes a KFC bucket in the car. It’s a beautiful, messy contradiction that makes us all nod knowingly.
The animal lover is my personal favourite. They bond with the camp’s spiders, name the chickens, and refuse to eat anything with a face. In 2026, that’s Priya, the comedian. She spends her nights whispering, “I love you, little beetle,” and then cries when the campmates kill a mosquito. It’s like when you watch a nature documentary and suddenly feel guilty about the beef stew you had for lunch. She’s the conscience of the group, and she’s probably the one who’ll have a breakdown when they bring out the kangaroo anus.
Of course, we can’t ignore the theoretical vegetarian. This is the person who says, “I’d love to be vegetarian, but cheese.” They’re not actually a vegetarian in real life, but they become one in the jungle out of spite. In 2026, that’s Dave, the radio host. He’s eating only beans to prove a point about the show’s diet. It’s the same energy as when you say you’re “cutting out sugar” for a week, then drink three cans of Coke on a Tuesday. It’s a noble failure that makes the whole camp laugh.
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