Viewers of *I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here* have expressed divided opinions regarding comedian Ruby Wax‘s debut in the jungle, with some fans calling for her immediate removal due to what they perceive as disrespectful behavior towards fellow contestant Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle). The show, which airs on ITV, features ten celebrities competing in various challenges, and began its latest season on March 4, 2024.
While only hours into the competition, certain viewers have taken to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with Wax’s conduct. During the premiere episode, her interactions with Angry Ginge raised eyebrows after she requested him to step away from her lighting and made light of his nickname. When asked by fellow contestant Alex Scott how they should address him, Angry Ginge responded with both his nickname and his family name. Wax quickly replied, “We’ll never call you that,” and continued with a remark about his surname, prompting some viewers to label her comments as rude.
In the opening moments of the episode, audiences witnessed Wax and Angry Ginge entering the camp together. The interaction became contentious when she jokingly instructed him to “get out of [her] way,” further stating, “Don’t ever in this show get in my way. Do you understand? Especially when there’s a light.”
Reactions from viewers were swift and varied. Some expressed their disapproval with comments such as, “Good god, Ruby might be the rudest celeb I’ve ever seen on this show,” while others humorously suggested her removal with GIFs depicting eviction from a house. One user went so far as to declare, “Already decided that I don’t want to watch Ruby on my TV for the next three weeks.”
Despite the backlash, several fans defended Wax, arguing that her humor is rooted in a long-standing comedic style. One supporter tweeted, “All these idiot Gen Z’s not getting Ruby Wax’s humour. She’s a comedy legend.” Another noted, “Absolutely fascinated at people not realizing Ruby is a force of sarcastic 80s/90s female comedy.”
The discourse surrounding Wax’s performance has even reached TikTok, where some users have called for her departure from the show, while others celebrate her as a comedic icon. Kathy Lette, a friend of Wax, spoke about her appearance on *Lorraine*, predicting that Wax could ultimately be crowned Queen of the Jungle. “Her only competition, I think, will be Jack [Osbourne], because he’s so capable and calm, but she’ll take him out,” Lette asserted.
As the season progresses, viewers will continue to tune in to see how Wax’s interactions develop and whether her controversial humor will sway public opinion. *I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here* airs nightly, with the next episode scheduled for 21:00 GMT.
