I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here fans have been left divided over comedian Ruby Wax’s first day in camp
15:01, 17 Nov 2025
I’m a celebrity Angry Ginge and Ruby Wax bushtucker trial(Image: ITV)
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here viewers have found themselves split over comedian Ruby Wax’s debut day in the jungle, with some calling for her to be removed following what they’ve branded ‘discourteous’ treatment of Angry Ginge.
The 72-year-old is among the 10 celebrities participating in this year’s ITV programme, having entered camp yesterday alongside TV host Alex Scott, Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley and reality personality Jack Osbourne.
Despite the stars having spent merely hours in the jungle, certain viewers are already demanding Ruby’s departure after claiming she ‘disrespected’ fellow contestant Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle.
The YouTube personality has emerged as an early favourite to claim victory, with the 24-year-old scheduled to tackle tonight’s inaugural Bushtucker Trial alongside Ruby.
During last night’s opening episode, audiences witnessed Ruby and Angry Ginge’s joint arrival – though some took offence at Ruby requesting he step away from her lighting and mocking his moniker, reports the Mirror.
Ruby Wax on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!(Image: ITV)
When Alex Scott enquired what they should address him as, Angry Ginge responded: “Ginge or Morgan.” Ruby retorted: “We’ll never call you that.”
Upon being asked about his family name, Angry Ginge revealed: “Burtwistle,” prompting Ruby to quip: “Oh, I see why you changed it. It’s so not cool.”
She subsequently instructed him to “get out of [her] way” before the cameras, jesting: “Don’t ever in this show get in my way. Do you understand? Especially when there’s a light. You’re in my light again. I’ll just be moving you throughout the show, okay?”
While some viewers were tickled by Ruby’s wit, others were less than amused. One disgruntled viewer took to social media to vent: “Good god, Ruby might be the rudest celeb I’ve ever seen on this show #ImACeleb,”.
Another chimed in with: “Get rid of Ruby right now, don’t you DARE disrespect ginge like that #ImACeleb.” A third shared a humorous GIF of someone being ejected from a house, captioning it: “Ruby Wax once the public vote opens #ImACeleb.”
Angry Ginge is taking part in a Bushtucker Trial in tonight’s episode(Image: ITV)
A fourth declared: “Already decided that I don’t want to watch Ruby on my TV for the next 3 weeks #ImACeleb.”
Some even took their grievances to TikTok, with one user demanding: “Get Ruby Wax off im a celebrity NOW!!!” Another added, “She was so rude to him for no reason.”
However, not everyone was put off by Ruby’s banter. One fan defended her, tweeting: “All these idiot Gen Z’s not getting Ruby Wax’s humour. She’s a comedy legend. #ImACeleb,”.
Another supporter pointed out: “Absolutely fascinated at people not realising ar Ruby is a force of sarcastic 80s/90s female comedy. #ImACeleb.”
A third fan expressed delight at the controversy, saying: “Absolutely delighted that Ruby Wax has peeved half the nation already. A legend, a comedic icon, a diva. #ImACeleb.”
Ruby’s mate, Kathy Lette, appeared on Lorraine today, chatting about Ruby’s stint on the show and confidently predicting that she will be crowned Queen of the Jungle. “Her only competition, I think, will be Jack [Osbourne] because he’s so capable and calm, but she’ll take him out,” she asserted.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here continues tonight at 9pm
