…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
The first elimination of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa caused fans to threaten to stop watching the show.
Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith were booted from the South African camp in a surprise twist during Friday’s instalment of the programme.
Campmates Shaun, Phil Tuffnel, and Andy Whyment were tasked with choosing a partner from the main camp to bring to the Bush Tucker trial.
The Happy Mondays legend teamed up with Gillian, while Andy picked Diversity star Jordan Banjo and Phil opted for fellow champion Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo.
Pairs went head-to-head with their other campmates in Savage Safari, a battle to remain in camp.
Celebrities were handcuffed together and tasked with removing spanners and wrenches from three boxes in order to free themselves. The boxes were filled with creepy crawlies including snakes, offal, and rats.
After finishing last, presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly revealed Shaun and Gillian’s time in camp was over.
Viewers took to social media after the surprise dumping and threatened to switch off as they fumed over the exit, particularly Shaun’s.
Many viewers felt that Shaun was the only one worth watching and that taking him out was a big mistake by the producers.
Following his exit, Shaun admitted he “loved” his jungle experience the second time around.
The article reports on the viewers’ reaction to the first elimination of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.
The article is concise, clear and provides an overview of the show.
The report reflects the disappointment of the viewers, particularly those who enjoyed watching Shaun Ryder.
By including quotes from viewers, the article presents a diverse range of opinions on the episode.
Overall, the article provides an insight into how audiences engage with reality shows, particularly the role of favourite contestants in influencing viewer interest.