Filming for Ross Kemp's Channel 5 prison documentary "halted" following a "incident"

The former EastEnders star will visit some of the most risky, high-security jails in the world for his newest documentary.

A purported incident has caused Ross Kemp’s upcoming Channel 5 documentary to have to suspend filming.

The former EastEnders star will visit some of the most dangerous prisons in the world for the new eight-part series 72 Hours In…

Viewers will see Ross learn firsthand about what it’s like to live behind prison among society’s most dangerous offenders, including gang leaders, serial murders, violent felons, drug lords, and mass murderers.

However, due to ongoing discussions between the Paramount UK network and producers following an incident, production has now been paused, according to Deadline.

Before filming was interrupted, it’s believed that Ross and the crew were about to embark on the next leg of their adventure for the documentary in South America.

“Filming had started on the series, but due to unforeseen production challenges, we have made the practical decision to halt filming at this time,” a Channel 5 spokesman informed the publication.

The documentary, which will be co-produced by Chalkboard TV and Freshwater Films, was announced earlier this year.

Viewers may expect to witness the actor-turned-presenter learn what it takes to be a member of the groups who risk their lives to keep the peace and manage intricate institutions around the world, even though the halt means that the release date may now be postponed.

I’ve gone to some of the hardest institutions in the UK and around the world, Ross stated at the time the documentary was revealed.

I had assumed I had done everything, experienced every adventure, but this time we’re going even farther!

I’m excited to take you all along on this trip with me in my debut documentary series with Channel 5.

The program will go to regions like Latin America and the tough prisons of Southeast Asia to show the front lines of law enforcement’s war on gangs.

Although viewers have witnessed the actor, 59, place himself in risky positions for his documentaries, this is not the first time he has done so.

Ross visited the HMP Belmarsh jail in South East London for his two-part ITV programme.

Even though the hospital had never before given cameras complete access, Ross and his colleagues recorded for six months to gain a special perspective.

Ross looked into how police tackled the rehabilitation of its inmates as well as the harsh reality of life in jail for mass killers, extremists, and everyday criminals.