Irish television presenter Vogue Williams has seen her stint on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! come to an abrupt end, becoming the third celebrity to be voted out of the Australian jungle camp. The 40-year-old's exit follows a notable dip in her popularity with viewers, a stark contrast to the promising odds she was given before entering the show.
From Favourite to Least Favourite
When Vogue Williams signed up for the ITV reality series earlier this month, bookmakers considered her a strong contender, offering decent odds for her to be crowned Queen of the Jungle. Her arrival was also seen as a chance to lift the cloud hanging over her household, given her husband Spencer Matthews' infamous exit from the same show a decade ago. However, her fortunes changed rapidly after entering camp as a late arrival.
Within days, betting firm Ladbrokes slashed her odds to 200/1, making her the least favourite to win. On Monday evening, her journey officially concluded when she was voted out, following the departures of fellow campmates Alex Scott and Eddie Kadi.
Viewer Backlash and Camp Clashes
Public opinion towards the Dublin-born star seemed to turn after several incidents were broadcast. A significant moment occurred when Williams, in a heart-to-heart with Ruby Wax and Lisa Riley, claimed she felt 'so ugly' compared to others in camp. Viewers took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to accuse her of fishing for compliments, especially after Ruby Wax responded by calling her "the prettiest person I've ever seen in my life."
Further friction emerged during domestic camp duties, where Vogue clashed with fellow contestants AngryGinge and Aitch over washing up. Her position in the camp was also questioned by viewers after the first elimination vote. She avoided being nominated by competing against Kelly Brook in a gruesome drinking challenge.
While Vogue was first to finish her blended drink of fish eyes and fermented fish, spectators noted she spilled a significant amount and later vomited. Many argued that Kelly Brook, who consumed a concoction of pig vagina and bull penis, should have been declared the winner instead, sparking accusations of an unfair advantage.
Spencer's Absence and Past Scandal
Adding to the intrigue surrounding Vogue's jungle stint was the revelation that her husband, Spencer Matthews, would not be flying to Australia to greet her after her exit. The couple, married since 2018 and parents to three young children, have conflicting schedules. Spencer is currently attempting a mammoth fitness challenge: completing seven full Ironman triathlons on seven continents in just 21 days.
A source close to the pair described the timing as "unfortunate" but unavoidable, noting both had committed to major projects that could not be moved. Instead, Vogue's manager and friend, Louisa McDonald, jetted to Australia for support.
Spencer's own history with I'm A Celebrity loomed large over Vogue's participation. In 2015, he was dramatically removed from the show after just three days when producers learned he was using anabolic steroids. He later called the experience deeply embarrassing, admitting he took the pills for vanity ahead of a charity boxing match and was unaware of Australia's strict laws on steroid possession.
Following Vogue's elimination, Spencer took to social media to praise his "courageous" and "fearless" wife from Antarctica, expressing his pride and disappointment that he couldn't be there to meet her.
Public Reaction and Legacy
The public reaction to Vogue's exit was largely celebratory on social media, though some noted the vote might have differed if it had been open in her native Ireland. Her journey from potential jungle queen to an early exit underscores the unpredictable and often harsh court of public opinion that defines the hit reality series. While her time in camp was short-lived, it has undoubtedly brought the Matthews family's complicated history with I'm A Celebrity back into the spotlight.
