Apparently, incendiaries are raging after a jungle spot for an overnight sensation is given.
Social media influencers are reportedly fuming after TikTok star Angry Ginge is pipped for this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, as some are said to be feeling overlooked by ITV.
Angry Ginge, who is really 21-year-old Morgan Burtwhistle, has been added to the rumoured line-up for the hit ITV show, alongside Lisa Riley and Shona McGarty. The decision is thought to have sparked outrage amongst other social media stars, many of whom are said to feel “snubbed”.
A source said told the press: “It’s turned into an influencer war every single year now. There are some really big names in that space who have been trying to get into the jungle for ages, and they feel ITV keep ignoring them. First it was GK Barry last year, now it’s Angry Ginge – people are fuming.”
Angry Ginge, whose content focuses on FIFA, has more than 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram and has already filmed videos with football stars such as Wayne Rooney. He even participated in Soccer Aid this year. It is thought that ITV bosses are eager to get the TikTokker into the jungle as GK Barry was popular on last year’s series.
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The insider claimed that this was causing the audience’s perception of influencers on camera, particularly those who have had years of contacts with ITV. “The mood in the background is not good. Some of these influencers have had long, fruitful discussions with ITV.
They were already furious when GK Barry received the call-up last year, and they are now watching another online sensation take the top spot in the jungle. They experience stitching.
Despite the backlash, the I’m A Celeb producers are reportedly excited by their line-up. Lisa, who is known for playing Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale for 30 years, is already a fan of the show is rumoured to be heading to the jungle. EastEnders’ Shona McGarty is also said to be joining the show, as she has now left the soap after 16 years on it.
According to legend, Angry Ginge was signed as part of a marketing campaign for the upcoming generation of viewers. A recent agreement between ITV and ITV secured the show’s 30-year history until 2030. According to reports, producers are hoping to draw younger viewers into this context.
Influencers are still fighting for a spot in the jungle, according to The Express’ source, but this fight is not pleasant. Who else is entering is irrelevant. Angry Ginge is right in the middle of an ideological conflict between ITV and the influencer community.
The Mirror contacted ITV for comment.
Source: Mirror
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