Fans Stunned as Kelly’s “Rude, Unlikable” Behavior Leaves Campmates Gasping – Calls for Removal Mount, But Defenders Insist It’s Just Her Comedy Genius

The Australian jungle was supposed to be a haven of trials, Bushtucker, and campmate camaraderie, but after just one episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025, Kelly Brook has ignited a firestorm that’s threatening to consume the entire season. Viewers are in shock, with some demanding her immediate removal from the show, accusing the 45-year-old model and actress of being “rude, unlikable, and flat-out annoying.” The backlash exploded during Sunday’s premiere, when Kelly’s sharp-tongued interactions left fellow campmates gasping and social media ablaze. Yet, as calls to “axe Kelly now” rack up thousands of posts, a vocal contingent of long-time fans is rushing to her defense, insisting the uproar is nothing but a misunderstanding of her signature humor.

The controversy erupted mere minutes into the launch episode, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly from the show’s Springbrook set. Kelly entered alongside YouTuber Angry Ginge (Morgan Cooper), the pair bantering awkwardly as they zipped across the iconic Gold Rush bridge. When interviewer Alex Scott asked Ginge what he’d like to be called—”Ginge or Morgan?”—Kelly interjected with her trademark deadpan: “We’ll never call you that.” The quip, delivered with a mischievous grin, landed like a punchline from her early modeling days, but for some, it crossed the line into outright rudeness. As the duo arrived in camp, Kelly reportedly asked Ginge to “move out of my light” during a group photo, poking fun at his name and appearance in a way that had campmates exchanging uneasy glances.

The real flashpoint came during the first cooking task. Kelly, struggling to prepare a slimy eel for dinner, turned to Jack Osbourne for help. “Do you know what, you do it,” she snapped after he offered assistance, accusing him of “elbowing” her aside like a “caveman.” Osbourne, visibly frustrated, walked away, muttering about her “performative” gagging. The moment aired raw, with Kelly’s retching and complaints dominating the scene, leaving viewers divided. Social media lit up instantly. #KellyBrookOut trended with over 15,000 posts by midnight, fans venting frustration: “Kelly Brook is already annoying everyone—get her out!” tweeted one viewer, while another fumed, “Rude and unlikeable from minute one. She’s going to p*** everyone off.” Ofcom complaints surged to 1,200 in 24 hours, with many citing her “disrespectful” tone toward Ginge, a 23-year-old newcomer navigating the spotlight for the first time. “It’s bullying disguised as comedy,” one parent wrote, echoing concerns about the impact on younger contestants.

But not everyone is buying the outrage. Kelly’s defenders, many from her Loose Women era, flooded replies with context. “All these idiot Gen Z’s not getting Kelly Brook’s humour. She’s a comedy legend,” one user with 10k likes posted. Another: “Kelly’s always been sarcastic—it’s her brand! Overreacting much?” Ginge himself seemed unfazed, laughing it off in a confessional: “Kelly’s a force—I’m just trying to keep up.” Campmates like Aitch and Shona McGarty have rallied around her, with Shona joking on This Morning: “Kelly’s the mum we all need—tough love!”

ITV insiders say the network anticipated pushback but stands by Kelly, whose pre-show interviews teased “dispelling misconceptions” about her “aggressive” persona. “Kelly’s here to be herself—brash, brilliant, and boundary-pushing,” a producer told The Mirror. The show, now in its 25th season, has weathered controversies before—from Matt Hancock’s 2021 entry to Grace Dent’s 2023 exit—but Kelly’s debut has polarized faster than any in recent memory.

As Episode 2 airs tonight, the jungle tensions simmer. Will Kelly tone it down, or double down on her diva energy? One thing’s certain: after one episode, she’s already the show’s most talked-about star—for better or worse. Fans, buckle up: the Brook effect is just beginning.