Media personality Vogue Williams has swapped the Australian jungle for the slopes after becoming the third star voted off this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. The 40-year-old Irish presenter, however, believes her journey was cut short due to fans in her homeland being unable to vote.
Sun-soaked snaps before the ski suits
Following her elimination from the ITV reality show last week, Williams made the most of the remaining Aussie sunshine. She shared a sensational snap to Instagram on Saturday, posing in a skimpy red bikini beside a sun-drenched pool, wearing a grey cap and sunglasses while holding a drink.
Captioning the image, she hinted at a swift change of climate, writing: 'Beep beep getting ready to go home to ski suits but for now… bikinis and coconuts.' The model and broadcaster is married to Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, with whom she shares three young children.
'Not helpful': Williams points to voting controversy
Speaking to the Daily Mail after her exit, Williams opened up about the impact of the voting rules. Contestants from the Republic of Ireland have been a feature of the show, but viewers there are prohibited from voting for them due to broadcasting regulations.
'I don't think it was helpful that Ireland couldn't vote,' Williams stated. She elaborated, saying, 'I was going to just have a great experience... But had Ireland been allowed to vote, it probably would have been maybe slightly better for me.'
She expressed frustration on behalf of her support network, adding, 'There were loads of family and friends that couldn't vote for me and, yeah, a lot of people that couldn't vote because they're over there.'
A recurring jungle debate
This is not the first time the issue has sparked debate. Last year, Irish contestants Love Island's Maura Higgins and boxer Barry McGuigan were also affected. Both were eliminated in a seventh-place double exit, leading to online criticism and a belief they would have progressed further with home nation support.
One social media user at the time commented, 'This is outrageous, we can’t vote. They take six of our counties and two of our contestants,' highlighting the ongoing friction.
Managing anxiety in the jungle
Elsewhere in her post-exit reflections, Williams discussed her personal challenges in camp, revealing her struggles with anxiety resurfaced during the experience. 'My anxiety cropped up quite a lot in the Jungle,' she admitted.
'I think anxiety is something I manage all the time, and it's obviously harder to manage when you're out of your comfort zone,' she explained. To cope, she maintained her fitness routine, stating, 'I like working out, and that's why I tried to keep that up in the jungle, because it's really, really good for my head.' She also emphasised the importance of managing her sleep schedule.
Despite the unexpected early exit and voting controversy, Williams reflected positively on being part of the 'epic' and 'brilliant' ITV show.
