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BlueBelle Mon 07-Nov-22 10:21:51

I can’t see another thread so apologies if there is
After years of not bothering with “I m a celebrity get me out of here” I decided to have a look as I like Boy George
And I have to say I m in now so will need to keep watching this ridiculously daft programme even if it’s just to combat the depressing days
Anyway what do you all think ?

maddyone Thu 17-Nov-22 15:43:01

I wasn’t suggesting he’s done anything criminal on this programme of course. He does grumble somewhat about other people, particularly Matt, and he is very self willed, perhaps not so much a team player, although I think he’s done well on his trials. It wasn’t his fault that the other two didn’t do well. The first trial he did with Matt I think, he was good.
But he shouldn’t try to pretend he didn’t commit that serious crime because he was convicted and served time for it.

MissAdventure Thu 17-Nov-22 14:47:16

He hasn't done much when I stopped watching, but nothing obnoxious.

I'll have to watch again now so I can monitor the situation. smile

Joseanne Thu 17-Nov-22 14:28:08

Exactly maddyone, he is being pretty obnoxious and shows little remorse.

maddyone Thu 17-Nov-22 14:24:51

Yes you’re right MissA but if he tries to whitewash his crime, which he is doing, then he’s not rehabilitated is he?

Smileless2012 Thu 17-Nov-22 14:24:44

I agree with you Onward to a certain extent but don't agree that being nice to someone's face and then criticising them behind their back is being true to oneself.

FWIW, I wasn't comfortable when Scarlette broached the subject of his arrest but then I wasn't comfortable with how Matt was treated for the first few days after his arrival, and continues to be treated by some, more often than not behind his back.

MissAdventure Thu 17-Nov-22 14:19:21

He has been dealt with for that crime, though, unless rehabilitation isn't feasible, now?

It is without fail used often on here as one of the sole reasons for prison.

OnwardandUpward Thu 17-Nov-22 14:17:00

That's really sad for Scarlette.

Many people who are not used to being authentic or comfortable with being themselves , will find BG uncomfortable. I'm not saying I'm a fan, but what I have noticed is that he knows himself well, is true to himself as an individual and is not afraid to stick out for what he believes.

maddyone Thu 17-Nov-22 14:16:22

….I don’t think Boy George………have done anything particularly wrong…..

He seriously assaulted a man, so seriously that he was sentenced to fifteen months in prison. He was lucky because he was let out after four months, wearing a tag.
I think he’s done something extremely wrong. Don’t you BlueBelle and Lucca?

Smileless2012 Thu 17-Nov-22 14:16:00

Well said maddygrin.

Oh I didn't know that Joseanne; how sad.

Joseanne Thu 17-Nov-22 14:13:10

I keep feeling sorry for Scarlette that on coming out she will hear that her co presenter Jonnie Irwin doesn't have long to live. 😥

OnwardandUpward Thu 17-Nov-22 14:12:24

I wouldn't either. They are equals, no one is in control.

Choices are important in life. To remove choice is to have a dictatorship. I'm thinking BG comes across as a loner, who has always pleased himself and has a strong idea of what he does and doesn't feel comfortable with accepting.

maddyone Thu 17-Nov-22 14:12:16

Smileless2012

BG said he'd put handcuffs on the man, saying it was classed as assault which he admitted too, but denied handcuffing him to a radiator and beating him with a chain.

It was a classic example of 'do what I say, not what I do' when he expressed his annoyance at being asked a difficult question he may find uncomfortable/difficult to answer.

And who was there, quietly listening and passing no comment or judgement at the time or afterwards? Matt.

I agree with what you’ve said Smileless.
Boy George committed a very serious crime and doesn’t want to talk about it. But wants to talk about things other people have done that are perfectly legal.

Aveline Thu 17-Nov-22 14:11:54

For all his meditation and noisy chanting BG is totally selfish. It doesn't seem to occur to him that there can be points of view other than his own. Taking the others' towels, complaining about helping out etc. Self self self.
He'd even forgotten that Charlene hasn't been the cook for days now. Just trying to make a grand gesture.

MissAdventure Thu 17-Nov-22 14:09:55

I wouldn't take kindly at being told what to do by another contestant.

OnwardandUpward Thu 17-Nov-22 14:08:18

Scarlette seems like a lovely person. I hope she gets to go to the beach. Or Owen.

I don't like Moyles at all. I disagree about BG, as some people who reject authority are just rebels and rebels can happen at every station of life

Galaxy Thu 17-Nov-22 14:05:09

Boy George certainly didnt start from a point of privilege though.

MissAdventure Thu 17-Nov-22 14:03:08

I don't like Chris Moyles' face.

Is that enough reason to wish him a horrible trial?

Joseanne Thu 17-Nov-22 14:02:45

Re the balls, why did BG give his ball to Charlene when previously he had been complaining about how she bossed him around in the cooking?

Chestnut Thu 17-Nov-22 14:00:06

I keep rooting for Moyles and George to suffer a difficult trial because I don't like them.

Moyles has never struck me as a very nice person, and he has been coming across as sneering and judgemental in the camp. So he's been taken care of now with that last trial. Embarrassingly bad.

George thinks he has the right to do exactly as he wants and make his own rules. But no-one else has the right to tell him what to do, and he won't abide by anyone else's rules. This is the sign of utter privilege, someone who has been stroppy with authority all their life and making life difficult for other people. I hope he gets a difficult trial.

OnwardandUpward Thu 17-Nov-22 13:53:03

Matts face when Boy George's crime was mentioned! I couldn't work out if he was concerned for BG or mystified because he hadn't got a clue.

I enjoyed the programme a bit more last night because of more people joining in. The tea cup ride looked Vom-inducing! grin It was nice that Jill and Sue gave their ball to Owen so he could eat and that he was so grateful, calling them his Mum and Sister.

Joseanne Thu 17-Nov-22 13:26:28

Aveline

I don't think he's a 'smart cookie'. He's just well educated and polite. As Sue said, he's a numbers man plonked down with a mass of 'creatives.'

Yes, and usually the creatives are better value for money for the tv company, and usually the creative are crowned winners at the end. This time round, however, the tables have turned somewhat, whether intentionally I don't know.

Smileless2012 Thu 17-Nov-22 13:25:59

BG said he'd put handcuffs on the man, saying it was classed as assault which he admitted too, but denied handcuffing him to a radiator and beating him with a chain.

It was a classic example of 'do what I say, not what I do' when he expressed his annoyance at being asked a difficult question he may find uncomfortable/difficult to answer.

And who was there, quietly listening and passing no comment or judgement at the time or afterwards? Matt.

FannyCornforth Thu 17-Nov-22 12:27:46

lemsip

Matt is rumoured to be doing celebrity sas next.

Yes, and the producers are cross that he did I’m a Celebrity first

lemsip Thu 17-Nov-22 12:20:54

Matt is rumoured to be doing celebrity sas next.

MissAdventure Thu 17-Nov-22 12:17:15

Boy George looked as if he'd aged about ten years from when I last watched.

Maybe just that he isn't wearing his usual make up.

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