Viewers Accuse Hosts of “Putting Him Off” During Terror Flying Tours – “Stop Laughing at Things That Aren’t Funny!” Complaints Surge as Ginge Bangs His Head in Chaos

The I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle has erupted in a furious backlash against hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, with viewers accusing the Geordie duo of “sabotaging” YouTube star Angry Ginge’s (Morgan Burtwistle) Bushtucker Trial and “ruining” his chance at securing a star for camp. The outrage exploded after Sunday night’s episode, where Ginge’s third challenge – the spine-tingling Terror Flying Tours – descended into hilarious yet frustrating chaos, with Ant and Dec’s relentless banter allegedly distracting the 24-year-old streamer from his tasks. Fans are losing their minds, branding the hosts “unfair” and “mean,” as complaints to Ofcom hit 1,200 in 24 hours – the highest for the series so far. “Ant and Dec need to be quiet when Ginge is doing the trial – they’re putting him off and laughing at things that aren’t funny!” one viewer fumed on X, a sentiment echoed across social media as #BoycottAntAndDec trended with over 15,000 posts.

The drama unfolded during Ginge’s third Bushtucker Trial in as many weeks, a record for the show, where he was tasked with sticking his head into ominous boxes to “travel” to different locations and retrieve stars – joined by creepy crawlies like snakes and spiders. As Ginge wrangled a star from a screw using only his tongue in the first box, Ant and Dec’s commentary turned cheeky: “He’s better at sliding than spinning,” Dec quipped, prompting Ginge to yelp, “Do you want to nip in as well?!” The hosts’ laughter escalated, with Ant adding, “Don’t bang your head,” just as Ginge – mid-task – smacked his forehead on a metal edge, groaning, “Ow, my head!” Despite the mishap, Ginge secured 10 out of 12 stars, but viewers fixated on the “distraction,” claiming the banter cost him the full haul.

Social media lit up with fury. “I feel like Ginge missing out on that star was partially Ant and Dec’s fault #ImACeleb,” tweeted one fan, garnering 12k likes. Another slammed: “Stop talking Ant and Dec, let Angry Ginge concentrate!” Complaints to Ofcom surged, many accusing the duo of “bullying” the newcomer by “laughing at things that aren’t funny.” Ginge, a Salford streamer with 1.5 million subscribers known for his authentic reactions, has been a breakout star since Day 1, his fear of snakes and spiders providing comic gold. But fans argue the hosts’ “naughty” jibes undermine the trials’ intensity. “It’s quite nice seeing Ginge give some banter back,” one defended, but the tide turned against Ant and Dec, with calls for “fair play” echoing louder.

Campmates were divided. Ruby Wax, Ginge’s trial partner in a previous challenge, joked on This Morning: “Ant and Dec are the real Bushtucker – they eat stars for breakfast!” Aitch, another favorite, laughed it off in confessional: “Ginge’s a trooper – the hosts keep it lively.” ITV insiders say the banter is “show tradition,” but with ratings dipping 5% amid bullying probes (Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima in 2024), pressure mounts. “Fans want fun, not frustration,” a producer told The Sun.

As Week 3 looms, the jungle’s divide mirrors the nation’s: love the chaos or cry foul? Ginge, unfazed, posted: “Survived the snakes – Ant and Dec next?” One thing’s certain: the hosts’ “sabotage” has made Ginge the underdog hero. Will it propel him to the final, or fuel more fury? The trials continue – but so does the backlash.