I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has been rocked by viewer outrage after veteran comedian Ruby Wax made what many are calling an 'inappropriate and embarrassing' gesture towards fellow campmate AngryGinge during Monday's episode of the hit ITV show.
The Controversial Send-Off
Earlier this week, the 24-year-old streamer, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, prepared to face the Bushtucker Trial Terrflying Tours. The challenging task required him to put his head in a box full of unwanted creatures and retrieve stars using only his mouth.
As he prepared to cross the bridge towards his daunting challenge, Ruby Wax, 72, and Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, 49, were there to wave him off. However, the send-off took an unexpected turn when Ruby stopped the young YouTuber.
'I just want to give you the lucky underpants,' Ruby told him. 'I always wear red when, you know, I want to pull off something.'
AngryGinge responded to camera with clear discomfort, stating: 'Ruby gave me her lucky underwear. However, we will say how lucky they are today.'
Viewer Backlash Erupts Online
The incident quickly sparked fury among those watching at home, with many taking to social media platform X to express their disapproval.
One viewer posted: 'Anyone else think Ruby giving Ginge her underwear is just weird and disgusting. Imagine the outrage if it was the other way round!'
Another concerned parent wrote: 'For a woman of her age the way ruby wax speaks is disgusting. Very unlady like and I felt embarrassed having my 11 year old watch that #imaceleb @ofcom.'
Further criticism came from viewers who simply found the gesture inappropriate, with one commenting: 'Ruby take your knickers back man smh.'
Mixed Reactions and Camp Dynamics
Despite the overwhelming negative response, some viewers found humour in the unusual situation.
'Ruby giving Ginge her lucky pants was hilarious,' one supporter tweeted, while another noted the surreal nature of the moment: 'I never thought in 2025 I would be listening to angry ginge talking about Ruby wax's knickers but here we are.'
The underwear incident comes amid a developing close relationship between Ruby and AngryGinge since they entered the jungle together. During Tuesday's instalment, the mental health campaigner comforted the gamer as he opened up about the brutal way his ex-girlfriend broke up with him via text while he was livestreaming.
AngryGinge had previously reassured viewers about the red underpants, telling the camera: 'They will be remaining in the bag until I get back to camp and Ruby can retrieve them from the bag.' Ruby herself had added the clarification: 'The pants are clean!' as he departed for his challenge.
The controversy highlights the ongoing discussion about appropriate behaviour on reality television, particularly between campmates of different generations and backgrounds.
