I’m A Celebrity viewers criticised Eddie Kadi after his comment to deputy camp leader Lisa Riley appeared to upset the Emmerdale actress
I’m A Celebrity viewers rallied behind Lisa Riley following what they perceived as a ‘shady’ remark from a fellow campmate. The 49-year-old Emmerdale star garnered public support after fans highlighted the dig from her jungle companion.
Audiences took aim at what appeared to be a pointed comment from comedian Eddie Kadi, 42, after the Mandy Dingle actress was named deputy camp leader. Many branded his words as ‘nasty’.
Ruby Wax, 72, assumed the role of camp leader with Lisa appointed as her second-in-command. Former camp leaders Angry Ginge, 24, and Aitch, 25, teamed up with Jack Osbourne, 40, to challenge the new leadership structure.
Ginge voiced his frustrations after claiming they were “taking the mick out of me last night when I was moving out”. He declared: “The welcome dances have got to go.”
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This followed Ruby and Lisa’s insistence that he dance whilst Aitch rapped upon learning of their new roles, reports the Mirror.
Lisa pushed back against his demand, stating: “No the welcome dances have got to stay.” However, Ginge remained firm, warning: “Well I will refuse to wash up.”
Lisa persisted: “Well the welcome dances will stay, that’s the only thing I put forward as deputy…” But Eddie then intervened, saying: “Hold on hold on things have changed though, the regime has changed. You are lucky to be in that position.”
His final remark seemed to sting Lisa, prompting criticism of the comedian from viewers. Lisa immediately responded: “What?” before standing with her hands positioned on her hips throughout the remainder of their exchange.
Spotting this moment during the broadcast, viewers flocked to X to condemn the comedian’s behaviour. One person posted: “Did I mishear or did Eddie say to Lisa she shouldn’t be deputy anyway or words to that effect? She looked very hurt by what he said.”
Another replied: “Yes I thought it was quite nasty what he said to her.” Any potential friction between them will need to be put on hold, though. Eddie was announced as the second celebrity to be eliminated from the competition. He departed camp after Alex Scott, following the public vote.
During his departure interview with Geordie presenters Ant and Dec, Eddie acknowledged it was “time” as he crossed the bridge and bid farewell to his jungle companions.
Speaking with Ant and Dec in the studio during the live broadcast, Eddie shared: “I’m happy and sad at the same time, I’m had I’m sappy, honestly what a great time. I’ve had such an incredible time.
“I have made amazing friends, faced some fears and to be fair, it feels very surreal to be on such an iconic show, but most of the time you forgot you were on a show.”
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here airs every night from 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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