I'm A Celebrity contestant Angry Ginge unleashed a furious cheating accusation against darts phenomenon Luke Littler during an intense head-to-head showdown earlier this year. The YouTube star, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, didn't hold back when narrowly defeated by the world number one in a dramatic five-leg battle.
The Explosive Darts Showdown
The heated confrontation occurred during a live broadcast from Luke Littler's bedroom, just one month after the teenage sensation secured his first world championship title at Ally Pally. Ginge, who claimed victory in the MODUS Super Series Influencer Darts last year, delivered an impressive performance against the 18-year-old phenomenon.
With the scoreline locked at 2-2 going into the final leg, the 24-year-old content creator had a golden opportunity to secure victory. 'I've got a match dart to beat you here,' Ginge excitedly declared after nailing treble 17 to set up the winning chance.
Attempting to compose himself before his crucial throw, he continued: 'Let's just f***ing chill out a minute here. This is like Gerwyn Price where I walk over and see the trophy first.' However, his attempt at double 18 missed its mark, giving Littler the opening he needed.
Narrow Defeat and Cheating Accusation
As expected from the world champion, Littler punished Ginge's missed opportunity by hitting double top to secure a narrow 3-2 victory. The defeat prompted an immediate and colourful reaction from the competitive streamer.
In frustration, Ginge jokingly exclaimed: 'F***ing cheating b******, f*** sake!' The outburst, though delivered in good humour, revealed the intense competitive spirit that has now followed him into the Australian jungle.
The close-fought match demonstrated Ginge's genuine darts ability, having taken the reigning world champion to the final leg in their private showdown. His passion for darts has seen him frequently collaborate with Littler on both darts and football content across various platforms.
Jungle Competitive Spirit
That same winning mentality has already proven valuable in the I'm A Celebrity camp, where Ginge participated in the first bushtucker trial of the new series on Monday night. Partnering with Ruby Wax at 'The Divey' revolting restaurant, the content creator faced his fears to secure stars for the camp.
His competitive nature had already shone through during Sunday's opening episode, where he joined rapper Aitch and TV personality Jack Osbourne in securing the first challenge. The trio endured slime, snakes and offal to obtain key fobs that guaranteed their luxurious ride into camp.
Ginge, who celebrated his 24th birthday last Thursday, prepared for his jungle stint by watching SAS programs to mentally ready himself for the challenges ahead, according to his mother Michelle during his pre-jungle phone call.
The streaming star's determination to win, demonstrated in both his darts showdown with Littler and early jungle challenges, suggests viewers can expect plenty of fiery moments as the competition intensifies in the Australian outback.
