The Telegraph
Elsewhere, French smoothie Fred Sirieix quizzed Jamie Lynn Spears about her famous sister Britney – almost as if encouraged to do so by producers (cynical, us?) She reflected on Britney’s notorious kiss with Madonna at a 2003 awards show: “I was at home watching like, ‘Oh OK, this will be fun tomorrow at school.’”
When Sirieix asked if it was true the siblings were estranged, Jamie Lynn simply replied: “I love my sister.” Cue awkward silence. Cut to a poker-faced Ant and Dec.
Made In Chelsea’s Thompson continued to be so relentlessly enthusiastic about everything, it was teeth-gnashingly annoying. “He overwhelms me very quickly,” said Nella, who clearly felt the same.
Unlike the lively discussions of immigration, the NHS and racism in recent episodes, tonight’s conversation was strictly trivial. We learned that boxer Tony “Bomber” Bellew is a big fan of boy band JLS (don’t tell his trash-talking opponents), that Italian jockey Frankie Dettori learned English from watching EastEnders (presumably starting with the phrase “Get out of my pub!”) and that Gibson doesn’t know the difference between “cushty” and “crusty” (which must cause all manner of confusion at bakeries).
All very amiable but distinctly dull. Rather like many of this year’s campmates, in fact. Ratings have already dipped by 2m compared to last year. Pundits have blamed the ratings slump on viewers boycotting the show due to Farage’s controversial presence.
The political provocateur might need to instigate some heated debates – or shed his clothes again – before more viewers tune out.
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