Ant and Dec have revealed Tony Bellew was ‘absolutely furious’ behind the scenes after he lost Friday night’s trial in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
The former boxing champion, 40, was visibly outraged after learning he had lost out on the Breakfast of Champions in a last-minute defeat by Frankie Dettori and the rival ‘Home Team’.
As the hosts revealed the results, Tony could be heard shouting: ‘That is a load of b***ocks. We need VAR’ before the hosts jumped in to rush the show forward and the opposite team’s cheers drowned him out.
But Dec revealed after the show came off air Tony, who was convinced he and Hollyoaks’ Nick Pickard had won the challenge Handball, was ‘absolutely furious’ at the outcome.
Dec, 48, said: ‘He was like, “That’s not right. They’re doing that because they want to see a fat man starve!”
EXCLUSIVE: I’m A Celeb’s Tony Bellew, 40, was reportedly outraged after losing the latest trial as the boxer kicked up a fuss off air: ‘They want to see a fat man starve’
Awkward: In one challenge called Handball Tony and Nick Pickard, 48, went up against Frankie, 52, and First Dates’ Fred Sirieix, 51, with Tony sure his team had secured the win
Earlier in the show, Tony had spat out the beans campmates are given to eat for dinner.
Dec continued: ‘If Tony has to do the drinking challenge he’s going to punch me in the face. I mean, he can’t even eat beans.’
Ant said: ‘He’ll knock both of us out. Can we not do it, can’t we send in a VT of ourselves?’
Viewers were given the chance to vote for a celebrity to undergo Sunday’s Bushtucker Trial called Drown Your Sorrows in which they have to polish off a drink made of animal insides named after famous faces in sports such as the Jill Scott.
After the arrival of latecomers Tony and Frankie, the campmates were split into two – the Home Team and the Away Team – and have been competing in challenges to win the Breakfast of Champions and other edible bonuses.
In one challenge called Handball last night Tony and Nick Pickard, 48, went up against Frankie, 52, and First Dates’ Fred Sirieix, 51.
During the challenge, Tony kept declaring his team was 100 points ahead already and was bound to win.
He came out smiling and saying, ‘There’s no question that we won,’ then returned to his camp and told them they would be enjoying a meal soon.
Outrage: Dec revealed that after the show came off air Tony, who was convinced he and Hollyoaks ‘ Nick Pickard had won the challenge Handball, was ‘absolutely furious’ at the outcome
Shocked: As the hosts revealed the results, Tony could be heard shouting: ‘That is a load of b***ocks. We need VAR’ before the hosts jumped in to rush the show forward
Unexpected: Tony was visibly shocked having just told the hosts: ‘You think I lost to them? Are you serious?’
Playoff: I’m A Celebrity stunned viewers on Friday’s episode, as Fred Sirieix and Nick Pickard battled out the final playoff Handball challenge
Fan reaction: Viewers on X, formerly known as Twitter, were not impressed by the outburst that followed as they enjoyed poking fun at the boxer
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But the Home team, led by Frankie, managed to score 404 points while the Away team got 383 points.
Tony was visibly shocked having just told the hosts: ‘You think I lost to them? Are you serious?’
Viewers on X, formerly known as Twitter, were not impressed by the outburst that followed as they enjoyed poking fun at the boxer.
One person wrote: ‘What a bad loser Tony Bellew is, shaking my head.’
Another wrote: ‘Tony Bellew crying after he 100 percent thought his team had won,’ alongside a meme of Sharon Osbourne crying during X Factor.
A third added: ‘He’s livid!! And I’m voting for him…’ in reference to the upcoming drinking trial.
A fourth shared a clip of a child having a tantrum on the floor with the caption: ‘REMATCH’.
Another shared a clip of an aggressive man punching a hole in a door as they wrote: ‘Tony Bellew in the background after hearing they lost’.
Another added: ‘All that swearing is a bit much, sore loser’ and a another chimed: ‘Bit petty from Tony Bellew. It’s A GAME mate.’
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
FRANKIE DETTORI
Claim to fame: Champion Jockey
Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.
Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!
Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.
Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
TONY BELLEW
Claim to fame: Former champion boxer
Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.
Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.