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Ant & Dec: I'm A Celeb Title Was 'Terrible Idea'
8 Dec
Summary
- Ant and Dec thought the show's title was a terrible idea initially.
- AngryGinge, a social media star, was crowned King of the Jungle.
- A record 13 million votes were cast in the latest I'm A Celeb final.
The long-running reality show "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" nearly bore a different name, as hosts Ant and Dec recently disclosed. The presenters confessed that upon first hearing the show's title, they both believed it was a "terrible idea" and expected it to be a working title. Despite their initial reservations, the name became iconic, a testament to the show's enduring popularity.
In other news from the jungle, social media personality AngryGinge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, has been crowned the King of the Jungle. This historic win marks the first time a social media influencer has claimed the title. The public's engagement was unprecedented, with a staggering 13 million votes cast in the final, the highest in a decade.
AngryGinge, who gained fame through platforms like Twitch and YouTube, expressed his surprise and gratitude. He described the jungle experience as more challenging than anticipated, pushing his mental strength. The final saw Tom Read Wilson as runner-up and Shona McGarty securing third place, following three weeks of challenges in the Australian wilderness.
