I'm A Celebrity Fans Notice Ant McPartlin's Hair Transformation
During Tuesday's episode of the popular ITV show I'm A Celebrity, viewers were left seriously distracted by host Ant McPartlin's appearance, specifically his hair colour. The latest instalment featured celebrities Seann Walsh, Beverley Callard, Mo Farah, and Sinitta participating in the Cut Throat Cliff trial, but many fans found their attention drawn away from the action by Ant's noticeably lighter locks.
Social Media Reactions to Ant's New Look
Viewers quickly took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their observations about the presenter's changed appearance. One fan questioned, 'Why is Ant suddenly ginger?' while another speculated about production elements, asking 'Is the #ImACeleb studio a green screen because why is Ant & Dec’s hair blurry and then dead crisp one minute?!'
According to reports, another viewer noted the dramatic transformation, stating 'Black hair last week on the one show... now ginger last night!' The distraction became so pronounced that one fan admitted 'I can’t stop looking at Ant’s hair! It’s distracting me from the trial!'
Previous Hair Controversy Involving Co-Host Dec
This is not the first time a hair-related distraction has occurred on the show. Earlier this month, during the premiere of I'm a Celebrity South Africa, fans were similarly distracted by co-host Declan Donnelly's appearance, with some accusing him of 'ripping off' Ant's style.
The spin-off series, filmed in South Africa's Kruger National Park, features returning fan favourites including Adam Thomas, Ashley Roberts, Scarlett Moffatt, David Haye, and others competing to be crowned legend of the jungle. At the start of the first episode, viewers took to social media to comment on Dec's hair colour, with one noting 'Ant and Dec have obviously shared a bottle of hair dye. #ImACeleb.'
Another viewer humorously remarked 'I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I’m sure Ant and Dec share a box hair dye!' while a third offered more critical feedback with 'Bad dye job on your hair Dec x.'
Celebrity Challenges and Viewer Reactions
Beyond the hair distractions, Tuesday's episode featured several entertaining challenges. The Cut Throat Cliff trial saw celebrities leaning over a cliff edge while being held by five ropes that would be cut if they answered general knowledge questions incorrectly, with the last celebrity standing declared the winner.
In the South Africa spin-off, viewers were particularly amused by Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas's performance during a bungee jump challenge. Team captain Adam partnered with Beverley Callard for the Tipped Over the Edge trial, where they collected puzzle pieces from a cliff's ledge while strapped back to back on a tilting platform.
While the platform proved manageable, Adam struggled with the puzzle itself, taking a full ten minutes to complete it. This led to numerous humorous social media comments, including 'Me telling my grandkids about the time I watched Adam Thomas completing a star puzzle on #ImACeleb,' and '10 minutes to do the puzzle, we love you Adam.'
Other memorable moments from the South Africa series included Scarlett Moffatt's encounter with green slime and brown liquid during the Unlucky Lodges challenge, and Seann Walsh's visible fear of heights during the Level Up trial 140 feet above ground.
I'm A Celebrity... South Africa continues to air on ITV1 and ITVX, with viewers now paying close attention not just to the celebrity trials, but also to the ever-changing appearances of their beloved hosts.
