I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! winner Angry Ginge has revealed that his mother's house has been destroyed by a fire. The social media star, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, shared a distressing video from the charred remains of the property on Instagram, explaining that he learned of the blaze on the morning of the Soccer Aid charity football match.
Devastating Discovery
In the video, the 24-year-old, clad in a mask, gloves, and a Manchester United tracksuit, appeared visibly shaken. Standing in the gutted home, he said: "Morning of Soccer Aid, I'm told Mum's house has burnt down. This is what we're dealing with, more updates as we go." Shining a torch around the fire-ravaged room, he added: "This isn't even the worst of the worst." He did not disclose how the fire started but confirmed that his mother would be moving in with him.
Family Emergency
Before revealing the news, Ginge had informed his followers that he was dealing with a "major family emergency" that required his attention. He thanked fans for their support following his appearance at Soccer Aid, where his team secured a 3-2 victory against the World XI. The streamer emphasized the need to be with his family during this difficult time.
Ginge is known for his close relationship with his mother, Michelle, who raised him and his sister on a council estate in Salford, Greater Manchester, on an annual income of just £12,500. It was in his bedroom that he began live-streaming himself playing football video games under the username Angryginge13. Initially puzzled by his 10-hour daily streams, Michelle has since watched in amazement as he amassed over five million followers across his social media platforms.
Emotional Connection
During his stint on I'm A Celebrity last November, Ginge was seen in tears as he recalled his mother's sacrifices. In an interview with the Mirror, Michelle expressed her pride and shared details of their emotional phone call from Australia. "Morgan managed to ring me via the producer's phone because he was allowed a quick phone call for his birthday, and he sounded absolutely buzzing," she said. "He told me he’s been watching SAS to get himself mentally ready for the jungle, which is so him." She noted that he was particularly excited about the rule change ensuring all celebrities participate in Bushtucker trials, calling it the best birthday present.
Ginge's mother has been a pillar of support throughout his career, and he has often spoken about her influence. The fire has brought them closer, with Ginge ensuring she has a place to stay. Fans have flooded his social media with messages of support, and many have expressed relief that no one was injured in the blaze.
