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Ryan Paton

I'm A Celebrity viewers baffled as Gillian McKeith debuts new look for 'health' reason

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here viewers were baffled by Gillian McKeith's new look.

The nutritionist was a surprise addition to the camp at the end of last night's episode. She was reunited with former campmate Shaun Ryder as she once again takes on TV's toughest entertainment challenge.

Gillian's bid to be crowned the first ever I'm A Celeb Legend got off to a controversial start as she rowed with Carol Vorderman over cleaning the pans. Shaun was also in disbelief by Gillian's addition as they were at loggerheads when they were in the Australian jungle 13 years ago.

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Fans were in hysterics after the two were reunited. However, some viewers were distracted by Gillian's new hairstyle as she wore her hair in braids.

Pegg said: "What are those braids all about it"

Ellie commented: "What on Earth is Gillian Mckeith’s hair"

Dom posted: "What is Gillian’s hair"

Joey added: "Sorry but what has Gillian done to her hair"

Gillian has opened up on the reason behind her new look as she told Mail Online: "'I was bitten by a tick back in 2010. I have quite thick hair and it burrowed under my hair at the neck, so I thought I'm not doing that again.

"The tick bite was very painful. It stuck its pincer into my neck under the hair. It was like being sliced with a razor sharp knife.' She added: "Thank goodness for Bob - my saviour. But I didn't want to risk being attacked by a tick again, so I thought I'm going to put my hair in plaits."

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