Ruby Wax didn't hold back after leaving the jungle, offering a candid assessment of her former campmates. Her observations went beyond surface impressions, delving into the personalities beneath the carefully constructed exteriors.
She found a surprising vulnerability in “Angry Ginge,” noting a shift as he opened up about his life. Wax confessed a penchant for uncovering deeper truths, stating she “likes digging deep” into people’s stories.
Aitch also impressed her with his surprisingly simple aspirations: a dog, a wife, and a child. Beneath their public personas, Wax saw a desire for normalcy in both men, a yearning for a traditional life.
However, she didn’t shy away from a touch of playful criticism. Wax suggested their ambitions included a wife who would cater to them, acknowledging their “huge egos” and admitting she enjoyed subtly challenging them.
Her unexpected departure from the camp visibly shocked her fellow contestants, eliciting audible gasps when her name was announced. Ant and Dec even pointed out her unlikely friendships with the younger stars, despite discovering their minor deceptions about milk consumption.
Wax, a seasoned interviewer known for her encounters with figures like OJ Simpson and Donald Trump, confidently predicted “Ginge” would win. She described him as a “deserving winner” and even volunteered to wager money on his success.
Despite her prediction, Wax expressed genuine devastation at being eliminated. She dramatically declared she’d been “ripped from my family, ripped from the womb,” revealing a deep emotional connection to the jungle experience.
She confessed to an unexpected fondness for her campmates, admitting she loved them “more than most people I know.” Wax playfully lamented her loss, boldly stating, “I should have won!”
