McCullough: Ant & Dec Bullying Row Revealed!

Radio presenter Dean McCullough, a recent contestant on I'm A Celebrity, has revealed alleged tension with hosts Ant and Dec, stemming from a series of challenges he faced. McCullough stated that while exchanges in the jungle clearing appeared critical on television, they were largely 'banter.' He detailed a moment where he experienced a 'full-blown panic attack' before a trial, a situation that never aired but saw the presenters offering significant support.

McCullough's account contrasts with earlier public sentiment, where viewers and his mother, Ann, suggested Ant and Dec were too harsh. Ann McCullough had previously commented on Ant being 'too harsh' and vowed to speak with him. Ant himself had expressed frustration with Dean being repeatedly voted for trials, urging viewers to choose other contestants to learn more about them.

Despite the perceived harshness on screen, McCullough emphasized that the interactions were meant in jest. He recounted how Ant and Dec offered reassurance during his panic attack, holding his hand and telling him he could handle it. This personal experience highlights a potentially more empathetic dynamic between the star and the hosts than what was visible to the audience.