I'm A Celebrity viewers were left frustrated on Tuesday night after a technical glitch caused the screen to go black during the live broadcast. Hosts Ant and Dec were forced to apologise for the interruption, which occurred as they attempted a segment without an autocue.
The duo were discussing This Morning star Josie Gibson and her ability to present live television. They challenged themselves to deliver their lines without the aid of an autocue, but the attempt quickly descended into chaos as they fumbled their words and jokingly called each other by the wrong names. At that moment, the screen went blank for viewers at home.
Fans took to social media to express their confusion, with many questioning whether the blackout was part of the joke. One viewer wrote: 'That was so cruel cutting to black I thought my tv was playing up.' Another asked: 'Did I just go black for everyone else or just me?'
Later in the show, Ant and Dec addressed the issue. Ant explained: 'There was a slight technical problem and we came off air for a few seconds so we apologise for that.' Dec added: 'Sorry!' Ant then joked: '2% less air time for us back then, what a shame.' Fans appreciated the lighthearted response, with one commenting: 'Ant & Dec have me howling at their 2% less airtime joke.'
The glitch came during an episode that also featured drama between campmates Nella Rose and Fred Sirieix. Nella felt 'disrespected' after Fred commented on their age gap, saying he could be her father, given her recent family losses. Ant and Dec weighed in, with Dec calling it 'a bit of a misunderstanding that has been blown out of proportion' and Ant adding: 'By a tornado!'
