Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! were left stunned during Tuesday night's episode as several emotional celebrities broke down in tears upon receiving photographs from home, sparking immediate backlash on social media.
Jungle Meltdown Sparks Viewer Fury
The dramatic scenes unfolded when Kelly Brook, 45, and Lisa Riley, 49 became overwhelmed with emotion after being presented with family pictures after spending merely three days in the Australian jungle. The moment occurred following a successful Dark Room Challenge, where campmates including Shona McGarty, Jack Osbourne, Eddie Kadi, and Lisa Riley braved critters in pitch black conditions to identify photographs, winning a precious photo from home for each of the ten celebrities.
Kelly Brook was visibly moved when handed a picture of her husband, Jeremy Parisi, and their dog Teddy, while Lisa Riley received an image of her family. In contrast, Ruby Wax displayed her trademark humour by choosing to bring in a photograph of her two cats instead of one featuring her family.
Social Media Erupts Over Early Emotional Scenes
Fans quickly took to X, formerly Twitter, to voice their disbelief and frustration at what many perceived as premature emotional displays. The overwhelming consensus questioned why family photos were being introduced so early in the series.
One viewer wrote: 'They're doing Family Photos already? It's not even been a week!' while another commented: 'ITV have really misjudged the audience by having these photos from home this early in the series...'
Many compared the celebrities' three-day jungle stint to ordinary life experiences, with one person noting: 'I've had longer holidays abroad without seeing family & friends for months, get a grip!' Another added: 'They have been in the jungle for three days, but you would think it's been three months judging by how they are reacting to photos. Not to mention the nice paychecks they are getting!'
Personal Revelations Amid the Drama
Elsewhere in the episode, Alex Scott shared significant personal news about her relationship with singer Jess Glynne. The former Lioness, 41, who has been romantically involved with Jess, 36, since summer 2023, revealed: 'I think before her, I never knew happiness.'
When prompted by Ruby Wax about how the couple met, Alex explained they first connected at Chiltern Firehouse, describing the encounter as 'really ballsy' and noting that 'the spark was just instant.' The conversation turned to future plans, with Alex confirming she would marry Jess, saying: 'I will get married to her, just waiting for her to ask, Rubes!'
The football star also opened up about struggling with social anxiety, explaining she goes 'inwards in myself in big groups,' and credited Jess with encouraging her to 'show them what I see everyday.'
