I’m A Celeb hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly reportedly slammed Jane Moore off-screen for her ‘unfair’ attack on Danny Jones and Barry McGuigan during Sunday’s episode of the show.
The Loose Women host, 62, wasn’t afraid to share her thoughts after she was given a new chore following a camp re-shuffle.
The episode saw a changeover in camp leaders after a public vote handed control of the contestants over to Danny and Barry.
But the new order didn’t go down well with the journalist who branded the pair sexist and ageist.
According to The Mirror, while reflecting on the moment, Ant said: ‘I think she is being a bit unfair by saying it’s sexist and ageist. I think they were just trying to do a good job in allocating fairly, if I’m honest.’
I’m A Celeb hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly reportedly slammed Jane Moore off-screen for her ‘unfair’ attack on Danny Jones and Barry McGuigan during Sunday’s episode
The Loose Women host, 62, wasn’t afraid to share her thoughts after she was given a new chore following a camp re-shuffle
Dec chimed in with: ‘Yes, I agree. I feel for Barry, he was only trying to do his best,’ to which Ant added: ‘Poor little Barry’.
According to the publication, Ant previously said that it’s ‘good’ to have ‘a little bit of tetchiness in there’.
He added that he’s not shocked by the confrontation as the drama always seem to revolve and the chores and who they’re given to.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Ant and Dec for comment.
During Friday’s episode, the McFly singer and the former boxer, in the role as new leaders, headed off together to decide who should do what chores around the camp.
After some deliberation, the pair decided that among others, Jane should be on washing up duty along with Tulisa but after they delivered the news Jane complained that they had given her that job because she was a woman.
Earlier in the episode the two went off together to draw up plans.
Danny said: ‘Shall we talk chefs first, obviously me and Melvin can’t do that.’
Barry then added: ‘Wood duty needs to be somebody who’s strong and has good stamina.
Ant reportedly said: ‘I think she is being a bit unfair by saying it’s sexist and ageist’
During Friday’s episode, the McFly singer and the former boxer, in the role as new leaders, headed off together to decide who should do what chores around the camp
Danny then suggested Jane on washing up, saying: ‘I think we have to put Jane on washing up but the only thing I want to say is have we gone a bit male heavy on the strenuous jobs?’.
But Barry quickly shut down the suggestion, replying: ‘I think that’s a fair comment but I don’t think they’d thank us after a few days.’
Danny then confessed he was just trying to organise things to give the camp ‘the best opportunity to thrive’.
The pair then went back to the eager campmates and began revealing who had what task.
They started with washing up duties and announced Jane and Tulisa would be overseeing that for the camp before Jane shouted: ‘Oh what? Is that because we’re women?’.
Barry tried to justify the pair’s decision, explaining that since Jane was 62 and a year younger than him, she might want something less strenuous but before he could finish Jane retorted: ‘So ageist and sexist!’
Danny then joked: ‘We’ve started out well’, before Oti said: ‘You could cut the tension with a knife.’
Later on Jane complained that her only request was that she wasn’t on cleaning duties, telling Danny: ‘Those were my last words as you walked past me, “please not cleaning”, and you’ve given me cleaning.’
Danny and Barry decided that Jane should be on washing up duty along with Tulisa but after they delivered the news Jane complained that it was because she was a woman
As Jane continued to complain, Dean started a ‘We stand with Jane’ chant as Barry tried to calm the mood in the camp, as Jane continued to complain
As Jane continued to complain, Dean started a ‘We stand with Jane’ chant as Barry tried to calm the mood in the camp, as Jane continued to complain.
She said: ‘I’m not upset, I’m just saying it’s women doing the washing up again.’
And although Dean jumped to the TV star’s defence, viewers on social media were less than supportive.
Fans of the show took to X to criticise the star’s behaviour and told her to ‘get a grip’.
They wrote: ‘What’s got Jane so triggered it’s not that serious #ImACeleb’
‘Drama in the kitchen with Jane washing up’
‘Shut up and do the dishes Jane!! As you say youve had a go at other chores so what’s your beef’
‘I hope Jane’s dishwasher at home never breaksdown’
‘Get a grip Jane’
And although Dean jumped to the TV star’s defence, viewers on social media were less than supportive
Other slammed the star for acting like a child, saying: ‘Jane saying “doesn’t matter, done now” after Danny asked her what she wanted to do instead?? Responded like an actual child’.
While another wrote: ‘ Jane get over yourself.. at least you’re not on dunny duty!’
Others added that they were so shocked they wished they had voted for Jane to do a trial as punishment: ‘Really wishing I voted Jane for a trial, going on like a child over a bit of washing up.’
And others said Jane was getting on their nerves.
But others were more sympathetic and criticised Danny for not anticipating Jane’s reaction, writing: ‘People on here having a go at Jane but to be fair Danny saw it coming and was going to reconsider the chores based on gender balance but didn’t see it through’.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: TV Personality
FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model.
She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.