I'm A Celebrity South Africa Viewers Outraged by 'Cruel' Episode Twist
Fans of I'm A Celebrity South Africa have expressed fury over a recent episode twist, with some demanding the spin-off format be axed entirely. The controversy erupted after Tuesday's broadcast ended abruptly on a cliffhanger during a key trial, leaving audiences frustrated and slamming ITV bosses for the decision.
Cliffhanger Sparks Widespread Backlash
The episode featured celebrities Gemma Collins and Craig Charles competing in their first trial, an eating challenge where they battled for team points. Just as hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly kicked off the final showdown, the show cut to an end, leaving the trial unresolved. This pre-recorded series, filmed late last year, differs from the main show by offering less viewer involvement, a factor that compounded the disappointment.
Taking to social media, viewers vented their anger. One fan exclaimed, "What a cruel way to end that," while another protested, "No no no, it didn’t just end like that. Who do I’m celeb think they are? Love island?" A more vehement post read, "WHAT THE F**K. Axe this pre-recorded format immediately WHAT DO YOU MEAN ending the episode on a cliffhanger in the MIDDLE OF A TRIAL?!" Additional comments included, "YOU CANT JUST END IT LIKE THAT WHAT THE HELL" and "NOOOOOOOO WHY END THERE," highlighting the widespread outrage.
Feud Predictions Add to Drama
Amid the cliffhanger uproar, fans also speculated about brewing tensions among campmates. Beverley Callard reignited launch episode drama with David Haye, stunning fellow stars with his perceived betrayal. In the main camp, David complained about dinner portions despite receiving better rations than others, yet failed to finish his meal. Sinitta called him out in the Bush Telegraph, noting his inconsistency, which amused viewers and led to predictions of a feud.
One fan predicted, "Sinitta and Beverly vs David Haye feud incoming," while another theorised, "Haye I can see causing rows," and a third observed, "Obsessed with them all hating David." These dynamics add layers to the show's drama, contrasting with the format criticisms.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa continues to air nightly at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, but the backlash suggests viewers are growing impatient with its pre-recorded approach.
