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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 ?

OnwardandUpward Mon 21-Nov-22 00:54:56

Im sad Scarlette has gone. I can't believe it. Its great how she threw herself into all the tasks, too. I think she was quite surprised to be leaving.

Allsorts Mon 21-Nov-22 05:39:04

Chris, Sue, George and Mike they should go, they are bullying and their constant bitching is unpleasant, all very spiteful and apart from Mike who does try the challenges, lazy.characters , I quite liked all of them to begin with, but they are all whiners and self obsessed. Never want to watch Sue on Corrie again now I've seen her true character, Scarlet was lovely, just who is voting? In a way it's best she's out of that toxic atmosphere.

Sara1954 Mon 21-Nov-22 06:11:48

Chestnut
I agree, no way is this a racial thing.
I am amazed Scarlette has gone, she was lovely, I admit I’d never heard of her, but she was a little ray os sunshine compared with all those old miseries.
People like BG and Chris have huge fan bases, who are probably keeping them in.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 21-Nov-22 07:14:25

Boy George didn’t even pretend to give the trial a go last night, no thought of getting the letters for the camp members.

Sara1954 Mon 21-Nov-22 07:28:41

Allsorts
I felt the same, I thought they seemed quite a nice bunch to begin with.
But I quite quickly changed my mind, I agree about Sue, I don’t like her at all, and it’s put me off Eileen.
Mike and Jill did do well last night, that was really disgusting.
Hope it end up with Jill, Owen, and possibly Matt and Sean.
Think Scarlette would probably have been the most deserving winner, what’s the point of going in if you intend to moan your way through.

OnwardandUpward Mon 21-Nov-22 08:11:02

Those cocktails did look vile! I don't know how they did it.

Joseanne Mon 21-Nov-22 08:15:20

I can only assume it was because Scarlette isn't that well known, so the number of votes was low. She's a lovely girl who got on well with everyone, and I liked the way she laughed at herself in the coming out chat with Ant and Dec. So different from the nasty puffed up Charlene.

OnwardandUpward Mon 21-Nov-22 08:19:53

Scarlette did seem lovely, but I think maybe they didnt show her off as they could have done. Im thinking maybe she was edited out, which must be gutting.

Also wonder what Ant and Dec would do if they couldn't play BG songs and make BG jokes. It might be that someone with a big following will get more votes so ITV is just giving them what they think the public want to see? If so, its not a fair game, sadly.

Joseanne Mon 21-Nov-22 08:25:23

I agree, OnwardandUpward Haven't ITV paid the most for Boy George, so Ant and Dec keep plugging him to get their money's worth.

OnwardandUpward Mon 21-Nov-22 08:30:08

Yes I think so. I can't imagine they want him to go. Also, he's probably doing well out of it because they will pay royalty on the use of his songs, I expect.

It's quite unbalanced really. To be fair I hadn't heard of Scarlette and Babatunde before hand and also didn't know Sean was a comedian. It probably is going to be that the ones with the smallest fan base get voted out first, sadly.

Joseanne Mon 21-Nov-22 08:38:53

So in that respect, Matt is the only one without a fan base in the true meaning. He is only well known because his face was on TV everyday during the briefings, and he is no heart throb. That must then mean that votes for him are only coming about purely down to the way he conducts himself in the camp. I can't really see Conservative voters voting for him just because he is a Tory.

lemsip Mon 21-Nov-22 08:49:29

I'm waiting for charlene to raise the racist card now that scarlett has gone too.. she raises it at the drop of a hat on Loose Women.

of course it's the one with fewest votes who goes out!

tickingbird Mon 21-Nov-22 09:01:43

Years ago the votes would be for who you wanted out but they changed it to who you wanted to keep in.

Being honest I didn’t know who Charlene, Babatunde or Scarlette were before the show so they very likely have less of a fan base. I was so surprised that Scarlette left and she was very upset, poor girl. Charlene deserved to go and I was convinced Sue would be next.

OnwardandUpward Mon 21-Nov-22 09:25:03

Yes, Scarlette even said that her reason for doing all of the jobs was so she would know what to do if she was in the top three! So she must have had some confidence and hope that she would get there. So sad for her!

I had seen Charlene on Loose Women, but not a fan. I still dont know what Babatunde is famous for. He doesnt seem to be presented in the best light but that might be editing. I'm pretty sure they edited Scarlette. It's probably all rigged.

Sara1954 Mon 21-Nov-22 09:29:49

They all seem so miserable, except Owen, Jill and Matt, I think I would be pretty miserable too, but then I would certainly not have volunteered for it.
Please let Sue be next, I really don’t like her.

MawtheMerrier Mon 21-Nov-22 09:33:42

Owen is sweet isn’t he?
Not the sharpest knife in the drawer but there’s no guile to him unlike Sue and Chris Take those two out and they’d be a really friendly bunch! (No comment about Matt Hancock - he may be a grade 1 sh*t but he does seem to be good company)

Alioop Mon 21-Nov-22 09:43:28

Sue out next please, she just sits there moaning. Scarlette was lovely and helped whenever she could, she really through herself into it all and didn't deserve to go. Owen is a wee sweetheart, the things he's says at times makes me roar, he's not a misery guts like some.

Sara1954 Mon 21-Nov-22 10:28:56

I think Sue is the worst, I think Chris has been slightly humbled by being so rubbish, so is slightly less obnoxious, BG not bad in trials, but a nasty person.
Only Jill and Owen seem genuinely nice, and I also find Matt and Sean to be decent towards their fellow campers, but I really want to see the end of Sue.

maddyone Mon 21-Nov-22 10:39:58

I don’t think Matt Hancock is a grade 1 sh*t. The only way anyone would think that is if they totally dislike all Tories just because they are Tories, or if they believe Matt Hancock alone was responsible for everything that government did and decided during the pandemic. Or maybe he’s hated for having an affair and getting divorced. I think a fair few Gransnetters are divorced though.
I like Matt Hancock. I didn’t have any strong feelings about him prior to I’m a Celebrity. I never signed up to the Matt Hancock killed granny school of thought. I’ve just found him to be pleasant and willing on the programme. However I think Owen is probably the nicest. Owen to win.

OnwardandUpward Mon 21-Nov-22 10:51:00

Yes Owen to win!
I thought Scarlette could have won. Still shocked she has gone!
I hope CM leaves soon and Sue too.

Millie22 Mon 21-Nov-22 10:52:54

I also like Matt. He has provided food for the others by doing some horrendous trials and he's having to deal with bullying and nastiness.

Smileless2012 Mon 21-Nov-22 11:11:38

I agree maddy and Millie.

Also I think suggestions of racism are ridiculous. I was shocked when Scarlette was voted out last night but I wonder if people are voting for Sue, BG, Mike and Chris because they're hoping for more agro and nastiness toward Matt.

kircubbin2000 Mon 21-Nov-22 11:18:36

I think the public are voting for Matt to keep him in. At the end the 2nd favourite will win.

Chestnut Mon 21-Nov-22 11:31:28

Joseanne

So in that respect, Matt is the only one without a fan base in the true meaning. He is only well known because his face was on TV everyday during the briefings, and he is no heart throb. That must then mean that votes for him are only coming about purely down to the way he conducts himself in the camp. I can't really see Conservative voters voting for him just because he is a Tory.

They are keeping Matt in because he provides an interesting twist to the whole event and keeps the others on their toes. I don't agree 'he is no heart throb' because I think his behaviour, his bravery and his willingness to take part has made him more attractive. I'm talking about in the camp as a contestant, not in the real world where a whole load of other things come into play.

Callistemon21 Mon 21-Nov-22 11:38:34

Sara1954

Chestnut
I agree, no way is this a racial thing.
I am amazed Scarlette has gone, she was lovely, I admit I’d never heard of her, but she was a little ray os sunshine compared with all those old miseries.
People like BG and Chris have huge fan bases, who are probably keeping them in.

I admit I'd never heard of her before this but perhaps because she is a little ray of sunshine compared with all those old miseries not so many voted for her.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Jungle. It's a pity.

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