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Mark Jefferies

I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec fume over fans' decision to axe Boy George: 'It's a shame'

Ant and Dec have blasted I'm A Celebrity viewers - for getting rid of their pal Boy George.

The singer was kicked out on Tuesday night in a shock decision when other campmates like Matt Hancock and Babatunde Aleshe had been expected to go first.

George, who was known for speaking his mind in camp, possibly paid the price for moaning and groaning on the show sometimes.

Show co-host Ant McPartlin said: "What a goddamn shame, I really enjoyed Boy George in there, I loved him. I thought he was really good fun.

"It is easy to say he stirs things up but at least he does stuff down there.

Boy George was evicted from the jungle in last night's episode (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The singer said he was ready to leave the show (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"He is a bit controversial but at least he had a word about people and he made me laugh. No one is on my wavelength."

Raising his voice on instagram, Ant then shouted at the camera: "What were you thinking man! What were you thinking, why did you do that, it is all your fault. I liked Boy George."

Dec said: "He was at the centre of a lot of the fun and conversation. I loved his and Seann's conversation. I am gutted."

Ant & Dec weren't happy about Boy George leaving the camp (Instagram)
Ant said the Culture Club singer stirred things up in the camp (Instagram)

After coming out of the jungle, Boy George said of his exit: "I am sort of ready, I have had an amazing time and done things I didn't think I would do.

"I have looked at myself for two-and-a-half weeks and it is horrifying.

"I had to forget who I was and let it go, it was quite interesting to get over it. I was in the jungle with no control. I am looking forward to being back in control."

Boy George was talked into appearing on I'm A Celeb by Ant and Dec after he appeared on their Saturday Night Takeaway show.

He was met with a warm welcome as he arrived at the posh JW Marriott Resort & Spa on the Gold Coast following his jungle exit.

As he arrived at the swanky hotel to a rapturous round of applause, former jungle mate Scarlette Douglas was on hand to lead the sing-song.

Ant McPartlin said he thought Boy George was good fun in the jungle (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The presenter began singing Boy George's smash hit Karma Chameleon as he posed for pics and embraced onlookers, including Matt Hancock's girlfriend Gina Coladangelo.

George will now get to spend some quality time with those closest to him after spending more than two weeks in the jungle.

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