Furious fans of I’m A Celebrity have expressed their outrage and threatened to file complaints with Ofcom following the final episode of the hit show.
Controversial winner
The highly-anticipated finale saw former Made in Chelsea star turned radio host Sam Thompson crowned the King of the Jungle 2023, beating boxer Tony Bellew who finished in second place. However, it was the third-place finisher that sparked the most criticism.
Outrage over Nigel Farage’s success
Controversial politician Nigel Farage managed to defy the odds and secure a spot in the final, much to the dismay of loyal fans. Outraged viewers took to social media to express their disbelief and even called for ITV to have its broadcasting license revoked.
Backlash on social media
Twitter was flooded with angry comments from disgruntled fans who couldn’t believe that Farage outlasted fan favorites such as Josie Gibson, Marvin Humes, and Danielle Harold. Some even directly reached out to Ofcom, as well as politicians Rishi Sunak and the White House, to express their frustration and demand action.
Controversy from the start
Nigel Farage‘s presence in the jungle caused controversy from the moment it was announced. Throughout his time on the show, he clashed with fellow contestants and received backlash from viewers who didn’t believe he deserved to be there in the first place.
Relief for some fans
When Farage’s elimination was revealed on the latest episode, many fans expressed relief and considered it “justice” for Josie, who was eliminated a day earlier. Social media users celebrated the final two contestants, Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew, while still expressing their support for Josie and Danielle.
Overall, the final episode of I’m A Celebrity left viewers divided and sparked a wave of controversy that has fans threatening to take action against the show.
