Celebrity Bear Hunt fails to engage British audiences
- Celebrities including Mel B and Boris Becker participate in a game of hide and seek led by Bear Grylls in Costa Rica.
- The show has been criticized for its lack of excitement and confusing format.
- Viewers have expressed disappointment, indicating a failure to engage with the traditional expectations of reality TV.
On February 5, 2025, Netflix launched a new reality show titled 'Celebrity Bear Hunt,' set in Costa Rica. The show features a group of 12 celebrities, including Mel B, Boris Becker, and Kate Moss's half-sister. They participate in a drawn-out game of hide and seek with Bear Grylls, who is known for his survivalist shows. However, rather than the dangerous escapades typically associated with Grylls, the contestants camp in a glamping cove for 18 days, engage in low-stakes challenges, and are 'hunted' by Grylls in a semi-randomized manner that many viewers find confusing. Professional critiques have described the program as tedious and lacking a clear format or compelling stakes. The elaborate challenges and interactions seem forced, leading to complaints about unnecessary producer manipulation. The celebrity dynamics and a seemingly incoherent structure leave audiences feeling dissatisfied, leading to reflections on the show’s reception relative to Grylls' previous success with 'Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.' Viewers express disappointment in a series that could have capitalized on excitement and adventure but instead fails to deliver a captivating reality experience.