Viewers of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! have expressed growing concern over the visible physical transformation of contestants, with 24-year-old Twitch streamer AngryGinge becoming a particular focus. Over the past three weeks, fans have watched the famous faces endure gruelling Bushtucker Trials for meagre food rewards, leading to a noticeable and rapid loss of weight for many in the camp.
Reddit Reacts to AngryGinge's Transformation
Observant fans have taken to online forums like Reddit to share their shock at the changing appearances of the celebrities. One user specifically pointed out the difference in AngryGinge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, comparing his current look to footage from the first episodes. "Is it me or has Ginge lost a drastic amount of weight in the Jungle?" the fan asked, a sentiment echoed by others who noted the lack of substantial calories and protein in the camp diet.
Further comments highlighted the broader issue, with users stating the campmates are "clearly are starving to a degree" and that "you can literally see them losing weight and fast." This aligns with a long history of significant weight loss on the show, with past contestants like Rebekah Vardy, Emily Atack, Stanley Johnson, and Nick Knowles all shedding between one and over two stone during their jungle stints.
Jack Osbourne Reveals the Painful Side Effects
The physical toll of the jungle diet was brutally confirmed by AngryGinge's campmate, Jack Osbourne. Appearing on the ITV2 sister show I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked, Osbourne revealed he would smuggle in a comfortable camping chair if he could, due to the painful consequences of weight loss. He explained that sitting on the hard logs around camp had become unbearable because the celebrities have "no a***" and are suffering from "bruised, chafed a****."
Osbourne also confessed that his "stomach muscles hurt" from not eating enough, providing a stark insight into the reality behind the entertainment. His comments came shortly after fellow contestant Martin Kemp was voted out, having been dubbed the 'jungle ghost' by his son due to his lack of involvement in trials.
A History of Dramatic Jungle Body Transformations
The phenomenon is far from new. The show's format, which relies on a limited rice and bean diet supplemented only by stars won in trials, has consistently led to dramatic physical changes. Notable past transformations include:
- Rebekah Vardy (2017): Lost 1 stone.
- Emily Atack (2018): Lost 1 stone.
- Stanley Johnson (2017): Lost 1.5 stone.
- Nick Knowles (2018): Lost 2.2 stone.
Other stars like Jacqueline Jossa, Scarlett Moffatt, Michael Buerk, and Colin Baker have also shown significant changes. The current series continues this trend, with AngryGinge's visible weight loss serving as the latest example of the show's intense physical demands.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
