Streaming sensation Angry Ginge is plotting his path to victory on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! with some insider knowledge from a jungle legend. The Twitch favourite, who is the bookies' top pick to win the entire series, has exclusively revealed that last year's runner-up, Coleen Rooney, has taken him under her wing.
Secret Advice from a Jungle Favourite
Ginge confirmed that Coleen, who became a huge hit with viewers during her own stint in the Australian jungle, has been sharing her expertise. "I've had some advice off Coleen as well, so that was good," he said. "...some tips and tricks while we're in there." However, the content creator is keeping her strategic playbook strictly confidential, believing that sharing the secrets would render them useless for his own campaign.
"I'm not going to be sharing it, because I feel as though once I share it, that advice will be nullified - therefore I won't be able to use it," he explained, hinting at a carefully considered game plan for the tough conditions ahead.
Famous Friends Rally for Bushtucker Trials
While Coleen is offering support, her husband, football legend Wayne Rooney, is fully embracing the role of a mischievous friend back home. According to Ginge, Wayne was thrilled by the news of his entry and is already planning to vote for him to face the show's infamous trials.
"He was buzzing when I told him I was up for it," Ginge shared. "He said he can't wait and he'll be voting for me to do trials as well. So at least I know I've got the backing of them to make me do trials."
He won't be alone in that endeavour. When asked if other high-profile pals like darts prodigy Luke Littler and footballer James Maddison would be similarly voting for his televised suffering, Ginge confirmed their intentions. "Yeah, pretty much every single one you've just named basically said they're going to make sure I try and do the trials," he said, adding that Maddison's support was particularly enthusiastic: "And then Maddison just said he basically hopes I do every single trial."
Battling Nerves and Imposter Syndrome
Despite his star-studded circle of friends, the online personality admits he doesn't truly see himself as a celebrity. He identifies walking into the camp alongside established famous faces as one of the most intimidating aspects of the entire experience.
"I think the main thing I'm nervous about is meeting the rest of the cast," he confessed. "Just because I've never classed myself as a celebrity. So going up and meeting other people that actually are celebrities, that's quite nerve-wracking in itself. I've got a feeling I might get a little bit of imposter syndrome, and then hopefully it eases off the longer we're in there."
He is also pragmatically preparing for the harsh Australian climate to wreak havoc on his famously pale complexion and ginger hair. "Especially myself and my ginger hair!" he laughed. "Yeah, we have. I've whacked on factor 50 today - and that's just because I stayed in!"
Loyalty to His Twitch Roots
While the ITV show is set to catapult him to a massive new mainstream audience, Ginge insists he will remain fiercely loyal to the platform that made him a star. He vows that his success on Twitch will not be forgotten, no matter how far he goes in the competition.
"I'll always stay loyal," he stated firmly. "I've always lived my life with the saying, 'Never forget where you came from'. So no matter how this goes, I'll never forget where I came from and I'll always stay loyal to Twitch."
With a secret strategy from a jungle veteran, a crew of famous friends eager to see him take on challenges, and a resolve to stay true to his roots, Angry Ginge is entering the I'm a Celebrity camp with a unique blend of support and self-confessed nerves.
