Boy George reportedly left I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! bosses panicking after he threatened to quit over his demands.
Appearing on Monday mornings instalment of Lorraine, the Scots broadcaster spoke to ITV entertainment reporter Rishi Davda about the latest jungle drama. This interview came after the second elimination saw property expert Scarlette Douglas leave the jungle after Loose Women star Charlene White was the first celebrity to get the axe.
Following the two eliminations, there are only nine celebrities left in the jungle but that number was almost smaller after Boy George's threats to quit the show. I'm A Celebrity returned to screens two weeks ago, as viewers have watched the group of celebrities live amongst the Australian jungle as they compete in terrifying tasks.
However, things haven't been smooth sailing as tensions began to rise early in the series with Boy George frustrated over Charlene White’s control in the kitchen. His annoyance was escalated when MP Matt Hancock entered the camp and has since confessed has found his presence difficult.
However, it appears a recent incident which wasn’t shown on the show was almost the final straw for the pop star who threatened to quit the show. Speaking about the pop icon on Lorraine, the ITV host asked reporter Rishi what was going on with him as he says he speaks his mind, but viewers disagree.
She mentioned a small tantrum which reportedly took place just days ago. Rishi said: “It’s one of the stranger stories over the last couple of days, Boy George threw a tantrum, let’s say, over not being allowed to ride in a golf buggy back to the camp after a Bushtucker trial.”
Stunned, Lorraine replied: “Has he watched the show?! You don’t get golf buggies George!”
Rishi informed viewers this was due to him watching Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver ride one back due to her special condition. After seeing his fellow campmate hitch a ride back to camp, Boy George decided he wanted one too although production told him he wasn’t allowed.
Rishi added: “He was told no and wasn’t very happy. Apparently, he stole an apple and hid behind some trees so that he couldn’t be filmed. I mean, who hasn’t done that in the past at some stage?!”
Laughing, Lorraine replied: “Oh for goodness sake the cameras are everywhere! They’re absolutely everywhere, there is no hiding place.”
Rishi replied: “Well producers were worried when he threatened to quit, so had to try and talk him down.”
Although he informed viewers that things seem to be okay now as Boy George has remained in the jungle.
Last week, fans watched as he opened up to Matt on how he’s struggling with his presence in the camp. After speaking to comedian Seann Walsh about the MP, Matt unknowingly joined them in their conversation where Boy George decided to be honest with his feelings.
He confessed: "I just feel everyone’s trying to be too nice. It’s getting on my t**s. I don’t want arguments… I’m just like come on guys, have a laugh.
“I’ll be honest with you, I think your presence has made everyone very compliant. I have been hating on you, I have to be honest. I sometimes feel like you don’t say what you mean and you’re not particularly direct."
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! continues on ITV tonight at 9:15pm.
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