The latest season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! premiered with a surprising turn of events, as comedian Ruby Wax stirred up controversy almost immediately upon her arrival in the jungle.
Controversial Arrival of Ruby Wax
Some fans of the show expressed their discontent over Ruby Wax’s remarks directed at fellow contestant Morgan Burtwistle, better known as “Angry Ginge.” This has prompted calls for her removal from the show within just hours of her debut.
- Ruby Wax: 72 years old, comedian, and one of ten contestants.
- Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle): 24 years old, YouTube star, and a frontrunner in the competition.
Viewer Reactions
Ruby’s interactions during the premiere raised eyebrows. When introduced to the camp, she jokingly asked Angry Ginge to move out of her light and questioned the suitability of his surname, which some viewers found disrespectful.
On social media, reactions were polarized. While some viewers appreciated her humor, others condemned her behavior, labeling it ‘rude.’ A number of tweets echoed this sentiment, with fans demanding her removal from the show.
- Comments from Viewers:
- “Good god Ruby might be the rudest celeb I’ve ever seen on this show #ImACeleb”
- “Get rid of Ruby right now don’t you DARE disrespect Ginge like that #ImACeleb”
Outlook for Ruby Wax and Other Contestants
Despite the backlash, some argue Ruby represents a unique form of humor not easily understood by younger audiences. As one fan pointed out, “Ruby is a force of sarcastic 80s/90s female comedy.” Additionally, her friend Kathy Lette predicted she could emerge as the “Queen of the Jungle” due to her entertaining persona.
Meanwhile, in tonight’s episode, both Ruby and Angry Ginge are set to participate in the first Bushtucker Trial, which may heighten tensions in the camp. There are also indications of other potential feuds developing, particularly as rapper Aitch has already had words with Angry Ginge.
Watch I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
The season continues tonight at 9 PM on ITV1 and ITVX, where fans can expect more drama, humor, and perhaps even a few surprises as the contestants adjust to jungle life.