A dramatic shift in power rippled through the I'm A Celebrity camp, leaving some contestants reeling and others relishing their newfound authority. Saturday’s episode witnessed a public vote crowning EastEnders star Shona McCarty as the new camp leader, a decision that immediately altered the dynamics of jungle life.
Shona didn’t hesitate in selecting Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley as her deputy, and together they swiftly began restructuring the camp’s chore assignments. The reshuffle wasn’t met with universal approval, as some familiar faces found themselves facing decidedly less glamorous tasks.
Aitch and Angry Ginge experienced a significant demotion, finding themselves assigned to the dreaded washing up duty – a stark contrast to their previous positions of influence. Ginge’s misfortune was compounded by an additional task: clearing out the camp’s latrine, effectively doubling his workload.
Shona and Lisa attempted to soften the blow, explaining their intention wasn’t to separate the pair, but Aitch’s true feelings were revealed in a confessional. He confessed, with a hint of mischievousness, a secret desire to be rid of his campmate, the “ginger bastard.”
The arrival of a possum dinner, won by Vogue Williams during a challenging Bushtucker Trial, only amplified the tension. Aitch openly expressed his frustration with the washing up assignment, while Lisa seemed to delight in subtly reminding him of his new role.
Lisa’s enthusiastic embrace of her deputy position didn’t go unnoticed by viewers at home, with some questioning whether she was pushing her luck. Social media buzzed with comments suggesting she might be risking a backlash from her fellow contestants.
Elsewhere in the camp, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Brook were tasked with gathering firewood, while Martin Kemp joined Ginge on dunny duty. Ruby Wax and Eddie Kadi stepped up as the new camp chefs, and Tom Read Wilson and Vogue Williams took on the responsibility of water collection.
The camp’s atmosphere is now charged with a new energy, a blend of resentment, amusement, and strategic maneuvering. The reshuffle has undoubtedly set the stage for further drama and shifting alliances as the competition intensifies.
