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Boy George makes his debut in the jungle tonight (Picture: ITV)[/caption]
In 2009, the Karma Chameleon singer was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for the incident, which saw male escort Carlsen handcuffed to a wall.
However, four months into his sentence, George was released from prison for good behaviour.
Responding to the announcements about the singer’s booking on the ITV reality show, Carlsen told The Mirror: "Had I been a woman and he did what he did, he would never have been given the platform.
"Had I been a woman and he did what he did, he would never have been given the platform.
"It’s hurtful that big organisations like ITV give him that platform.
"I think giving him this sort of platform and a record fee sends the wrong message to survivors of violence and abuse and is plain wrong."
A spokesman for the star told the publication: “George went to jail for four months willingly after openly confessing to false imprisonment during a psychotic break 15 years ago whilst in the midst of a well documented drug problem.
“Not only has he been a pillar of society ever since, but he also remains sober to this day.
“He apologised publicly on Piers Morgan’s life stories and we are very proud of him for his rehabilitation.
“Everyone is entitled to a second chance and George has certainly earned it.”
An ITV source also told Mail Online: "This is a historic, spent conviction dating back 12 years and Boy George has appeared on major TV networks globally on numerous occasions over the last decade, including as a coach for The Voice UK on the BBC and The Voice Australia."
George has previously addressed the incident and said he was high on cocaine and having a psychotic episode at the time.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here returns tonight at 9pm on ITV.
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