Owen Tonks
Nigel Farage left I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! viewers seething during Friday’s episode of the show after he told fellow campmate Josie Gibson to ‘shut up’.
The former politician, 59, snapped at This Morning host Josie, 38, after she spoke about a vote to bring in a new camp leader, when the stars of the show had been warned not to.
Former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, was removed as camp leader during Friday’s episode after the campmates broke a number of rules.
However, Josie tried to draw Nigel into a conversation about the vote for the new leader, prompting him to tell her to ‘shut up’ as if more rules were broken the camp would have their Bushtucker Trial yellow stars taken away rather than being able to exchange them for food.
Moments earlier, Nigel read a laminate revealing they were to vote for a new camp leader: ‘There have been a number of rule breaks in camp.
‘As a result, Sam’s reign as leader will end. Any further rule breaks could result in the camp losing stars.’
Nigel continued: ‘The next leader of the group will be chosen by a secret ballot. One by one please make your way up to the Bush Telegraph to cast your vote.
‘As Sam has already been leader of the group, you cannot vote for him. When all the votes have been cast, the new leader will be announced.
‘You must not discuss or reveal who you want to be the leader until the results have been declared.’
Former boxer Tony Bellew, 41, said: ‘Don’t break these rules guys as we’re going to lose stars.’
Later Nigel counted the votes, and Hollyoaks actor Nick Pickard, 48, and JLS singer Marvin Humes, 38, got two votes each, former EastEnders actress Danielle Harold, 31, Nigel and Josie got one vote each and YouTuber Nella Rose, 26, got three making her the new camp leader.
However, before the result was announced, Josie attempted to talk about the result, prompting Nigel’s outburst.
Taking to Twitter to express their shock, one person wrote: ‘Nigel telling Josie to shut up LEAVE RN.’
Someone else asked: ‘Did Nigel just sass national treasure Josie Gibson?’
‘Unsurprising behaviour from Nigel but he did notttt just talk to Josie like that,’ commented another viewer.
Another show fan demanded: ‘Put Nigel Farage on all the missions that’s no way to talk to Josie…’
While someone else asked: ‘Nigel actually opened his rat mouth and told our Josie to shut up??’
‘Nigel is actually so rude. Why did he tell Josie to shut up?’, wrote another viewer, while someone else remarked: ‘Why tf Nigel tell Josie to shut up?!’
Another stunned viewer wrote: ‘Is Nigel mad? Why is he talking to Josie like that?’
And someone else posted: ‘Not Nigel of ALL people Telling Josie to shut up. Idiot.’
It comes after chaos unfolded in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! camp during Friday’s episode after the campmates were exposed to a major health hazard.
Josie and Nella failed to pack the group’s pans away the evening before, leaving them exposed to critters.
Rodents invaded the camp and entered the pans as they could smell the food that had been cooked in them.
Sam, who was still camp leader at the time, demanded they be thoroughly washed in order to keep the celebrities fit and healthy, prompting Nick to volunteer for the job so they could use the pans for breakfast.
First Dates star Fred Sirieix, 51, explained in the Bush Telegraph: ‘Nella and Josie didn’t put the pans away in the box last night, so what happened, they were left outside and rodents came in and went inside the pans because they could smell the food.’
Camp leader Sam said: ‘Any pots and pans that were left out last night need to be re-washed.
‘Anything could crawl over it. It’s a health hazard.’
Nick volunteered: ‘I’ll go wash it then.’
Sam in the Bush Telegraph admitted: ‘I’m not very good at giving orders, I’m going to be honest with you. Had to do it, comes with the job title.
‘Nella and Josie, they’ve done a lot of washing up already, I made the executive decision, anyone that wants to do it, they can do it.
‘Nick actually took it because he’s a really good lad.’
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! continues Saturday 2 December at 9.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
Claim to fame: Champion Jockey
Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.
Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!
Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.
Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
Claim to fame: Former champion boxer
Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.
Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.
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