As Twitch sensation Angry Ginge prepares to face the jungle on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, a whole new audience is about to discover the man behind the chaotic online persona. The 23-year-old, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, has built a loyal following with his loud and unfiltered live streams, but his journey to the Australian outback is paved with controversies that have already made headlines.
From the Stream to the Screen: A Chaotic Rise
Long before he was causing a stir around the campfire with fellow campmates like rapper Aitch and personality Jack Osbourne, Angry Ginge was getting into trouble for his mischievous acts. His jump into mainstream television has reportedly ruffled feathers among other creators who have been vying for a spot on the popular show for years, with comparisons being drawn to last year's addition, GK Barry. Whether this rivalry is real or not, his momentum this year has cemented his status as one of the most-watched online personalities.
The Silverstone F1 Arrest
One of his most significant brushes with the law occurred earlier this year at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. While attending the practice day with fellow content creators Charlie 'Chazza' Clark and Sam Ham, the situation escalated quickly when Chazza attempted to squeeze into the cockpit of a classic Formula 1 car on display.
The result was a swift intervention by Northamptonshire Police, who arrested all three men on suspicion of causing £30,000 of criminal damage. Angry Ginge spent a night in a cell, later describing the experience as one that left him "genuinely traumatised". The trio were banned from the remainder of the race weekend but were ultimately released without charge after a police investigation.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating they had received a report of substantial damage to the vehicle. Reflecting on the arrest during a live stream, Angry Ginge expressed his disbelief, saying, "For sitting in a car, they got us... They locked us up for watching somebody else sitting in a car."
Soccer Aid Drama and a Clash with a Legend
Angry Ginge further cemented his reputation for chaos during the 2025 Soccer Aid match, where he played as a centre-back for England. In the final minutes of the game, he launched into a notoriously tough tackle on Argentinian football legend Carlos Tevez. The challenge left Ginge with a deep gash down his leg and sparked a sharp exchange of words between the pair.
After the match, he took to social media with a fiery post, but later admitted on stream that Tevez had ultimately had the last laugh, conceding, "I will be honest, he did score four." He also wound up the former Manchester United star by singing a modified version of the song 'Zombie'.
Premier League Celebration Blunder and Pre-Jungle Rule Breaking
Another viral moment came when Angry Ginge found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was seated next to an injured James Maddison when Manchester United scored a last-minute equaliser against the Tottenham star's team. Ginge couldn't resist celebrating and even filmed Maddison's reaction, prompting the England midfielder to push his phone away. Fortunately, the pair squashed the beef after the final whistle with a handshake, having previously collaborated on a video almost two years ago.
Even before setting foot in the jungle, Angry Ginge managed to cause a stir by seemingly breaking one of ITV's golden rules. Contestants are traditionally warned not to discuss their jungle stint, but upon landing in Brisbane, Ginge openly chatted to The Sun about his celebrity pals and teased meetings with several campmates. He also offered a characteristically blunt assessment of his friend Aitch's music, stating, "I'm not the number one fan of his music, but he's a good guy so it should be fun."
If the I'm A Celebrity campmates were hoping for a quiet series, they may be in for a shock. If Angry Ginge brings even half of the chaos from his pre-jungle antics, viewers are guaranteed a wildly entertaining few weeks.
