A storm is brewing behind the scenes of “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” as furious fans accuse the show of selling out, influencers threaten to sue, and contestants hint at walking away. And shockingly, even Ant & Dec — once untouchable national treasures — are now caught in the crossfire.
The uproar erupted after ITV reportedly signed TikTok star Angry Ginge (21-year-old Morgan Burtwhistle) for the upcoming series. The move has sparked outrage in the influencer community, with many claiming they’ve been “snubbed” despite years of talks with producers.
One insider fumed: “It’s turned into an influencer war every single year. There are some big names who’ve been chasing the jungle for ages, and they feel ITV just keeps ignoring them. First it was GK Barry last year, now Angry Ginge. People are furious.”
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Viewers Are Turning on the Show
The backlash isn’t just from influencers. Longtime fans of the show are questioning whether the format has been hijacked by TikTok hype rather than true star power. Social media has exploded with comments such as:
“Is this a reality show or a TikTok ad campaign?”
“23 years of tradition, and now it’s reduced to kids’ content.”
Some viewers have even threatened to boycott the new season, claiming the show has “sold its soul” in a desperate bid for younger audiences.
Whitney Dean star Shona McGarty has been tipped to star in the 2025 season of the ITV show(Image: REX/BBC)
Contestants Threaten to Walk – and Sue
Several would-be campmates who had been in talks with ITV are reportedly so angry they’re considering pulling out altogether. Others are said to be weighing up legal action, alleging they were “used” as pawns in ITV’s publicity games.
Ant & Dec “Collateral Damage”
Although they have no say in casting decisions, Ant & Dec are now facing unexpected heat. As the faces of the franchise for over two decades, the duo are being accused of standing by silently while the show “loses its magic.”
One furious fan blasted: “Ant & Dec used to be the soul of I’m A Celeb. Now they’re just propping up terrible decisions.”
Ant & Dec Finally Break Their Silence
In a move that shocked many, Ant & Dec didn’t remain silent for long. Sources close to the pair revealed that the duo were “deeply unsettled” by the backlash and felt unfairly dragged into a decision that wasn’t theirs.
On social media, Dec reportedly quipped in his signature style: “We don’t pick the campmates, promise! If we did, we’d probably just throw each other in.”
Meanwhile, Ant took a more serious tone, admitting during a recent event that “the show is evolving, and that’s always going to upset some people. But we still love hosting it, and we’ll always give it our best.”
Their comments only fueled further debate — with some fans praising them for speaking out, while others accused the duo of “dodging responsibility
