The reality of reality TV is that it's popular with adults and children. To underline the point, TAMASH LAL went along to Holy Family School where one of the classes has written poems about I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here.

LIKE it or loathe it, reality television is here to stay.

Millions of viewers followed the trials and tribulations of the recent series of I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here, and now Big Brother fever has once again gripped the nation.

And it's not just adults who are addicted.

Children are tuning-in in droves, which raises the question of whether the behaviour on these shows sets a good example to youngsters.

One Swindon primary school teacher was surprised recently when she asked her class to write poems to wind down after some exams.

Year five pupils at Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School in Park North chose to write about the antics of John Fashanu, Phil Tufnell, Toyah Wilcox and co on I'm A Celebrity.

Teacher Felicity Cobb said: "I was quite surprised it was so popular with them because it is on quite late, and it's not really a children's programme.

"I liked the programme myself. I enjoyed watching how the celebrities behaved.

"But I don't think the behaviour on these shows sets a particularly good example to children.

"But then again they do let children see that adults aren't perfect.

"In some cases they behave just like children."

Youngsters had mixed views most really enjoyed watching adults misbehaving.

And they all loved the Bushtucker Trails on I'm A Celebrity, in which contestants had to complete a series of disgusting tasks, usually involving maggots and grubs.

The contestants spent 15 days in the Australian rainforest carrying out gruelling challenges.

One by one, they were voted off by viewers, the eventual winner being former England cricketer Phil Tufnell. Katie Blackmore, 10, said: "I like reality TV. I like seeing people just being themselves.

"I think there're good role models, but they can be a bit silly sometimes.

"I do like Big Brother, I like it when they get drunk and argue."

Jessica Morse, 10, said: "I like seeing grown-ups making fools of themselves, it's funny.

"And I really liked all the creepy crawlies on I'm A Celebrity."

Alex Swiokla, 10, said: "When they behave properly, they are good role models.

"I don't like it when they argue."

John Jamieson, 10, "I like seeing grown-ups messing around, and seeing how they cope with the challenges."

"I watch Big Brother sometimes, but I find it quite boring.

"Sometimes they can be very cruel to each other."

Sam Slater, 10, said: "I watched every episode of I'm A Celebrity, and I also watch Big Brother and the Salon.

"I like seeing adults misbehaving, sometimes children are better behaved."

I'm a celbrity het me out of here

Wozza the chef, cooks up a dream

Without his spices, herbs and fresh cream.

Linda babes was full of laughs

Going without fluffy towels and hot baths.

Our main man Tuffers, he's just so fine,

Wanted more fags and more red wine.

Wee man Wayne, who loves to show off,

The rice and beans all day he would scoff.

EastEnders' Dani, couldn't handle the game,

She left early, but got all the fame.

Sian and Chris you just weren't heard

So quiet in the jungle, how absurd.

By Sam Slater, 10, who was helped by his mum, Susan.

I'm a celebrity get me out of here

Creepy crawlies in the trial

Don't be scared, it's only for a while

Who did you think was the best?

I think Linda is better than the rest

I knew Phil would win

Fash needed to be put in the bin

PS, they are all winners.

By Jessica Mase and Alex Swiokla, both 10.