By Grace McGettigan
25th Nov 2019
25th Nov 2019
I'm A Celebrity
I'm A Celebrity
We’re now eight days into the nineteenth season of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. Here’s what Twitter had to say about last night’s episode
Sunday night marked one week since 10 celebrities entered the jungle. That number has since increased to 12, and with the bushtucker trials getting more difficult and the campmates becoming increasingly hangry (not looking at anyone, in particular, *cough* Andrew and Ian *cough*), the entertainment factor is at an all-time high.
Supportive or…
While watching last night’s instalment, which included two bushtucker trials and a Dingo Dollar Challenge, viewers had many thoughts. One: We’re impressed by the way I’m A Celebrity shines a light on mental health. Many of the campmates this season have openly discussed having ‘down days’ since entering the jungle; and what’s more, each of them has (almost always) been empathetic when team members feel low.
However, some of the campmates are starting to get on our nerves. Their mood swings (a combined result of limited food supply and home comforts) are becoming slightly more annoying to watch. In Sunday’s episode, Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell flew off the handle at footballer Ian Wright, for what seemed like no reason at all. The pair, both of whom can develop bad tempers when hungry, became hostile towards one another before eventually ‘hugging it out’ in an intense, hot-headed embrace. The fact that Ian told Andrew not to cry in front of him has become a big discussion point.
Gender roles
Later, viewers had mixed feelings about rugby player James Haskell’s act of ‘chivalry’. The former England player debated with TV presenter Kate Garraway about which of them should be ranked more highly on the chalkboard (with the higher ranking names more likely to win a roast dinner). Kate said she wanted James to place higher on the board, while James insisted ‘women go first’ and therefore Kate should place more highly.
This developed into a discussion about feminism and chivalry… Interestingly, it was James who got his way in the end. One Twitter user said, “I understand that James’ ‘chivalry’ is coming from a place of kindness in his mind, but the MINUTE he overrides a woman’s choices in order to be ‘chivalrous’ then that completely erases equality in the environment”.
Also on the issue of gender, I’m A Celebrity fans (once again) expressed great appreciation of Caitlyn Jenner. The 70-year-old American opened up about her transition into womanhood, which viewers acknowledged as brave. Other Twitter users commented on her willingness to ‘throw herself into any task without moaning’, despite being the eldest of all the contestants. Not only does Caitlyn always show compassion to her teammates, but she also gives 100% to each task without complaint (traits other campmates could learn a lot from).
These are just some of the opinions expressed by social media users last night. Here are more of our favourites…
Twitter reacts to I’m A Celebrity
Ian and Andrew arguing:
The rest of the camp:
#ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/cH3Ofqgwbq— Sophie (@Plainsophie) November 24, 2019
Andrew hearing the answer was 79% and not 59% after causing an argument #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/Jh1T5lzuNb
— lauren ? (@deeepp2) November 24, 2019
When myles and Jacqueline moved Caitlyn higher on the board #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/bqREeWqpeK
— abbie (@whatevaourhessa) November 24, 2019
So glad to see @kategarraway normalising meditation on #ImACeleb – just goes to show that the idea of #mentalhealth being just as important as the physical side is becoming more popular!
— Emily (@em199214) November 24, 2019
I understand that james’ ‘chivalry’ is coming from a place of kindness in his mind but the MINUTE he overrides a woman’s choices in order to be ‘chivalrous’ then that completely erases equality in the environment #ImACelebrity2019
— the whole damn meal (@_chaarlouise) November 24, 2019
Caitlyn Jenner trying to work out all the love island references like #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/L8EEG9UTDz
— emmaaa ? (@EmmaKilpatrick7) November 24, 2019
“Don’t worry. Ian will be there to look after you, Jacqueline”
Ian:#ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/yiUJNd5VP0
— Jonny Hall (@jonnyehall) November 24, 2019
Jacqueline when she heard trial to then when she heard roast dinner. #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/OaUfUyO1AX
— Jonny Twiss (@Twiss95) November 24, 2019
There is a line between being chivalrous and just plain sexist #ImACeleb
— Jess (@onelittlespark9) November 24, 2019
#ImACeleb
The crocodile watching Ian scream for his mum pic.twitter.com/ca3o1bIifv— George Wharwood (@georgewharwood) November 24, 2019
Me trying to figure out how James and Roman were supposed to do that last trial in 90 seconds. #ImACelebrity2019 #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/L7P9s2SLSn
— Cate Dillon (@Cate_Skye) November 24, 2019
CLIFF BROUGHT A CHRISTMAS TREE INTO THE JUNGLE FOR EVERYONE AS HIS LUXURY ITEM TO KEEP THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT YET HE DOESN’T GET TO EAT THE ROAST DINNER.#ImACelebrity2019 pic.twitter.com/E5D41UCux2
— skyerenaee (@skyerenaee1) November 24, 2019
Ian and Andrew fighting…
Roman: #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/aNk6yzTguI— Meg Cozens (@CozensMegan) November 24, 2019
andrew: rest of the camp:
iAn StOp SiNgLiNg
mE oUt#ImACelebrity2019 #ImACelebrityGetMeOutOfHere pic.twitter.com/SaEvirP9rn— daphne (@daphneroseleal) November 24, 2019
Cliff trying to change the subject #ImACelebrity2019 #imaceleb2019 #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/5lPv9DZ4qn
— Erel H (@Erel124) November 24, 2019
Something strangely erotic about James passing a bollock to Roman Kemp using only his mouth #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/GQCWQRYyMJ
— SHANE (@shane_reaction_) November 24, 2019
Hearin Caitlyn Jenner talk so openly n calmly about her transition on national TV knowing that ppl of all ages and backgrounds are watching this is just incredible and surreal #ImACeleb
— Caoimhin Toland (@cj_toland) November 25, 2019
‘Don’t cry in front of me!’ This attitude again is why male mental health is still fighting such an uphill battle! #RealMenCry #ImACeleb #ExtraCamp
— Pedro ????? (@TheMerryMuppet) November 24, 2019
roman kemp. thats it. thats the tweet #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/EdUCu8RYS0
— b (@slightly_madd) November 24, 2019
Andrew when he realises he’s wrong but still wants a jelly bean #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/WGxOgvJgTf
— Tom (@_TomLFC_) November 24, 2019
Kiosk Kev watching Kate and Roman do that weird handshake #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/IOWWxw0KmH
— lauren ? (@deeepp2) November 24, 2019
Photo: ITV
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