The 2024 series of I’m a Celebrity has caused controversy with Ant and Dec facing backlash for their jokes referencing the Bible and Christian faith. The Geordie presenters have sparked 70 Ofcom complaints for comments made during a trial involving Rev Richard Coles and Love Island’s Maura Higgins. Some viewers were upset by remarks such as “More tea, vicar?” and “unholy” with the response “bum-holy”. Using biblical references to narrate the Rev getting out of bed further fueled the outrage. However, Ofcom is still deciding whether to investigate the complaints.
The show’s launch attracted 10.6 million viewers, appealing to a younger audience with 16-34s. Amidst the controversy, Tulisa faced a Bushtucker trial struggling to remember all her campmates while under pressure. In other news, tensions rose in the camp as Dean McCullough refused chores and campmates struggled with rat invasions.
Meanwhile, Ant and Dec faced criticism for their jokes, prompting discussions about the appropriateness of their humor on social media. The show has also been praised for highlighting mental health discussions among campmates, showing a more wholesome side to the series. As the drama unfolds in the jungle, viewers are eager to see what will happen next on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
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