The jungle drama exploded before the celebs even stepped foot in camp! Fans of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! were left fuming just minutes into the explosive season premiere, demanding one star be booted from the show after a jaw-dropping display of “rude” behavior that had everyone cringing.
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The episode kicked off with high-stakes energy as the celebrities dashed to rendezvous with hosts Ant and Dec. But it was comedy legend Ruby Wax whose sharp-tongued antics stole the spotlight—for all the wrong reasons. The 72-year-old psychotherapist-turned-jungle warrior clashed with fan-favorite Twitch streamer Angry Ginge in a moment that lit up social media like a bushfire.
Picture this: Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, comedian Ruby Wax, gamer sensation Angry Ginge, reality TV icon Jack Osbourne, and former England Lioness Alex Scott gathered at a swanky luxury mansion, nerves buzzing but smiles beaming as they exchanged hellos. The vibe was electric—until Ruby zeroed in on Ginge, who was innocently standing nearby.
“If you could just get out of my way because there are cameras there,” Ruby snapped, her tone cutting through the air like a machete.
A stunned Ginge mumbled, “So sorry about that,” stepping aside politely.
But Ruby wasn’t done. She doubled down, lecturing him: “You shouldn’t ever get in my way, especially when there’s a light.” The group gasped in unison as she pointed out he was “in her light” again, adding with a smirk, “I’m just going to move you out of the way throughout the show because I am small and it throws a shadow.”
Ginge, ever the gentleman, apologized once more and shuffled back, but the damage was done. Viewers at home erupted in outrage, flooding X (formerly Twitter) with calls for Ruby’s immediate exit. “Ruby Wax, you are very unlikable,” one furious fan blasted. Another chimed in, “Ugh, I am not enjoying this Ruby vibe at all.”
The backlash intensified: “Ruby is so rude and annoying,” fumed a third. “Ruby, you’re not the main character—Ginge can stand wherever he wants!” declared another defender. Impatient cries echoed across the platform: “When can I vote Ruby off?” and “Me voting for Ruby Wax for being an absolute bitch to Angry Ginge.”
It was a cringe-worthy kickoff that had fans questioning if Ruby’s jungle journey was already doomed. As one viewer put it, the whole studio—and audience—seemed ready to see her gone before the trials even began.
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Despite the storm, Ruby remains a powerhouse in the lineup for this year’s Ant and Dec-hosted ITV smash hit. The iconic comedian, who pivoted to psychotherapy, boasts a star-studded family life. She shares three kids—Maddy, Marina, and Max—with husband Ed Bye, a veteran TV director.
But talent runs deep in the Wax clan. Daughters Maddy and Marina have inherited their mom’s razor-sharp wit, launching their own hilarious comedy podcast that’s gaining buzz. Marina, in particular, is carving out a stellar acting career. She stars as Pandora Henry in Prime Video’s gripping thriller The Girlfriend, alongside House of the Dragon‘s Olivia Cooke and Hollywood legend Robin Wright.
Her resume sparkles with other gems: Hulu’s emotional drama We Were the Lucky Ones, the rom-com sequel Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and the whimsical Wonka. With such a legacy, Ruby entered the jungle as a big-name draw—but after that opening salvo, will her wit win over the camp, or will the fans have the last laugh?
As the series unfolds, one thing’s clear: this season’s already serving up more drama than a venomous snake pit. Stay tuned—who’ll survive the jungle… and the backlash?