I’m A Celebrity viewers have watched plenty of chaotic contestants over the years — but few have exploded the way Angry Ginge has.
And now, just days into the season, industry sources say the 20-year-old TikTok star may already have secured his place as the unexpected heart of the series.

A jungle meltdown goes viral — and the public can’t get enough

From screaming at Ant during a Bushtucker Trial to muttering sarcastic one-liners under his breath during camp chores, Angry Ginge has become the meme generator of the year.

Clips rack up millions of views before the episode even finishes airing, with fans flooding social media to say the same thing:

“Honestly… he deserves the win.”

Even ITV staff have reportedly been caught “crying with laughter” in the production tent as they rewatch his outbursts.

Bookies slash odds as public support snowballs

He entered the jungle as an outsider — a wildcard TikTok kid thrown into a world of celebrities twice his age.
But overnight, the momentum shifted.

Bookmakers confirmed his odds have dramatically shortened, making him one of the fastest-rising favourites in recent years.

A senior industry analyst told the Mail:
“His trajectory is identical to previous winners. The public finds him chaotic… but in a lovable, irresistible way.”

Big brands are already circling — and “major deals” are waiting

Despite still being in the jungle, deals are quietly forming behind the scenes.

A source from a London PR agency says brands are “lining up”, describing him as:

“Raw, authentic, and the kind of personality marketers dream of.”

The Mail understands offers include:

a lucrative sportswear partnership,

multiple streaming platforms pitching documentary content,

and several youth charities eager to collaborate.

One insider added:
“He’ll walk out of the jungle into a completely different life.”

The unexpected emotional twist: Shona McGarty breaks down in tears

But it’s not just the public reacting.
In a surprising moment caught off-camera, actress Shona McGarty — who recently praised the show — was said to have burst into tears after watching a clip of Angry Ginge opening up about his childhood.

A backstage source claims:
“Shona just broke. She said she didn’t expect to feel so moved by him. She was genuinely crying, saying he reminded her of kids she’s worked with in charity projects.”

Her emotional reaction has since gone viral among fans, who say it shows the deeper impact the young contestant is having beyond the usual jungle antics.

A softer side emerges: plans to support young people

Despite his explosive persona, friends from home say Angry Ginge has long planned to use his platform to support disadvantaged or struggling young people.

One close friend told the Mail:
“Behind the shouting, he cares a lot. He’s talked for years about wanting to help kids who feel lost or pressured online.”

ITV producers are said to be “surprised” by how quickly the public is connecting with this hidden, vulnerable side.

From TikTok chaos to national treasure?

If his popularity continues at this pace, industry experts say he could become the biggest breakout star I’m A Celebrity has produced in nearly a decade.

A senior ITV figure put it simply:
“He came in as the loud one. He might leave as the nation’s favourite.”