I'm A Celebrity star Tom Read Wilson 'might struggle' following 'loss'
Ruby 'was such a good figure in camp'I’m A Celebrity star Tom Read Wilson has lost one of his camp besties Ruby Wax, which might impact him on the show.
On Wednesday (December 3), comedian Ruby was voted off after landing in the bottom two with actress Lisa Riley. Her exit from the show came as a shock to both her campmates and viewers.
However, according to former I’m A Celebrity star Gillian McKeith, who first appeared on the show in 2010, Tom is going to miss her the most.
I’m A Celebrity star Tom Read Wilson ‘might struggle’ without Ruby
While speaking to TV Guide on behalf of Paddy Power, Gillian stated that “Tom might struggle now that Ruby Wax has gone”.
“I don’t think that any of them are going to struggle in terms of doing the trials, and they’re all capable, but I think the biggest hole will be that Ruby’s gone because she was such a good figure in camp,” she continued.
Gillian described Ruby as “such a strong, iconic personality”, noting that “any show is going to feel her absence”.
“She’s fun, she’s intelligent, and she really gave the camp some sparkle.” To describe her experience in one word, Ruby said it would be “holy”.
‘Everyone who goes is a loss’
As for why she was voted off so early in the show, Gillian insisted it’s likely because “her fan base probably doesn’t download apps”.
“They’re probably a bit older, and I just think it’s a bit of a shame that they didn’t. I think not enough people realise that if you want your person to stay in, you have to vote for them,” Gillian added.
“At this stage in the competition, everyone who goes is a loss. The longer you’re in there, the more attached viewers become. So yes, she’s a big character to lose, but that’s exactly what makes the final stretch so intense.”
Last night, singer and actor Martin Kemp was voted off, finishing in seventh place. His son, Roman Kemp, has since revealed he is now rooting for Tom to win.
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