Angry Ginge ‘still in the running’ to win I'm A Celebrity despite ‘knock’ on public support following chores conflict
Ginge has caused some conflictI’m A Celebrity fans have started to turn on Angry Ginge, following his behaviour over the washing-up chores.
For a while, Aitch was Camp Leader, and Ginge was his deputy. And so, the pair of them got the comfy beds, and didn’t have to take part in any chores. But now, leadership has changed and the pals found themselves on washing up duties – which is said to be the toughest chore.
As a result, Ginge has found himself having some tension with other members of the camp, as he didn’t think they needed to use bowls for every single time they wanted rice. In the end, some of the public thought he may have been overreacting. And it now could have a knock-on effect on his support.
Angry Ginge public support following chore conflict
Ginge found himself butting heads with Kelly Brook and Vogue Williams – before her exit – over the washing chore. Overnight, rats managed to get into the camp, and were nibbling away at the bowls and cups that were left out.
But Ginge felt like everyone didn’t need to use the bowls for the morning and afternoon doses of rice. Instead, he felt like they should use the containers so that there was less washing to do for him and Aitch.
However, this didn’t go down well with the others, who remained adamant that they are entitled to have clean bowls whenever they should want them. And they also felt like because he had time on the throne, he wasn’t aware that this has been happening the entire time.
The whole debate left quite a few I’m A Celebrity fans concerned about Ginge’s future on the show. From before they all arrived, Ginge was a favourite to be crowned King of the Jungle. And now, many feared this could change his fate.
Taking to X, a few people commented on how their own opinions on Ginge have changed.
One wrote: “I actually liked Ginge and Aitch until this washing up tantrum they are throwing. The other celebs washed up after each meal when it was their chore. And no one moaned. Just get on with it. Everyone else has done. Stop whining!”
Another added: “Ginge is doing the washing up that everybody else already has. He has not got a leg to stand on here.”
But PR expert Joseph Hagan from Streamline PR, spoke exclusively to our sister-site Entertainment Daily about Ginge’s future on the show.
Could Ginge still win I’m A Celebrity?
Joseph told us: “Moments like the washing-up tension or the sweets incident can definitely shift how a contestant is viewed. But they don’t automatically damage someone’s chances in the long run.
“Angry Ginge entered the series with a strong fan base and a very clear persona, which gives him resilience. A brief dip in public sentiment on social media isn’t unusual, especially when episodes focus on conflict.
“But these moments tend to pass when the storyline moves on, or he is shown in a more positive light again. The audience also responds well to authenticity, and Ginge has been consistent in his character, which works in his favour.”
However, Joseph did admit that everything can obviously change, and Ginge has to carry himself a certain way to ensure it doesn’t damage him further.
He said: “If he acknowledges the tension, shows a softer moment, or takes part in a trial that brings the camp together, public perception can shift back very quickly. These shows often reward redemption arcs rather than perfection.
“While it might knock him slightly in the short-term, it is unlikely to completely derail his chances of making the final. They key is how he carries himself in the next few episodes.
“His existing popularity means he is very much still in the running.”
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