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Zoe Delaney

Charlene White’s family break silence as Boy George calls emotional star 'controlling'

Charlene White's family have spoken out following the star breaking down in tears on last night's episode of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

The Loose Women presenter, 42, grew emotional during the latest update from the Australian jungle, as she and singer Boy George seemingly clashed before Charlene struggled to sleep due to missing her kids.

Viewers slammed Boy George after last night's episode aired, as the Karma Chameleon singer, 61, dubbed the ITV News presenter 'controlling' during a chat with another celebrity campmate just one day on from taking aim at Charlene's cooking.

"I just feel like Charlene’s very controlling. She tells you what to do and it really rubs you up the wrong way," the star - George Alan O'Dowd - told Scarlette Douglas during last night's offering of I'm A Celebrity.

Charlene White had an emotional moment during last night's show (ITV)

Taking to Instagram today, Charlene's loved ones appeared keen to focus on the star's homesickness and her tears over her children back home in England.

"So who saw Charlene crying last night? We just wanted to jump through the tv and hug her," Charlene's nearest and dearest began as they shared a snap of the star's two children.

The caption continues: "Before she left she made this countdown calendar for Alfie and Florence so they can mark off each day until Char comes home.

A snap of Charlene's children has been shared to the star's Instagram page following the emotional scenes (@Charlenewhite/Instagram)
The Loose Women presenter made her kids a cute countdown calendar before heading Down Under (@Charlenewhite/Instagram)

"Keep going Char, we are so proud of you."

The countdown calendar mentioned consists of 30 dates ready for the star's children to tick off until "Mummy's home".

"Mummy is doing amazing," one fan quipped underneath the update from Charlene's family, with another adding: "Charlene is doing amazing is like head of family on camp already."

Boy George isn't a fan of Charlene's cooking (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

On Monday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity, Boy George took issue with Charlene leading the way in the kitchen and claimed the Loose Women presenter's food was undercooked.

The singer took aim at his fellow camper once again on last night's jungle update - claiming Charlene had been 'giving orders' once food arrived ready for the stars to enjoy.

Boy George ended up speaking to the mum-of-two about his feelings, and while it seemed he played down what he'd said to others he did call her "the boss".

As Charlene questioned his thoughts and claimed she wasn't 'the boss', the singer continued to claim this as the case.

Boy George said in the Bush Telegraph: "It’s so weird, that [food] bag comes down and Charlene just turns into an entirely different person. It’s amazing, she issues orders and tells everyone what to do. I’m like, ‘Wow’. You know, it’s like, ‘Who are you?’

"Charlene she just issues orders. For me as an observer of my own feelings, it’s mind blowing."

The singer didn't hold back on last night's show (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

After telling Scarlette he felt Charlene was controlling, Boy George went on to tell the A Place in the Sun presenter: "I’m struggling with that, but I’ll get over it. It’s fine, she’s very sweet as well so it’s a real contradiction. There’s this controlling side and then there’s this caring side and it confuses me."

As he spoke Charlene awkwardly walked in, promoting the pair to discuss the matter later on.

*I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! continues tonight on ITV and ITVHub

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