Jungle star James Haskell – who was voted the first camp leader – has been accused of poking fun at people who suffer from disabilities.
During Monday night’s I’m A Celebrity, James was seen mocking Ian Wright as he attempted to expend some energy by going for a jog.
James was heard to say: “He has completely lost the plot.”
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He added of Ian’s running technique: “Look at that clubfoot.”
Viewers were quick to take to Twitter to vent their anger at the rugby star’s comments.
Some took it one step further and complained to communications regulator Ofcom.
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According to the Metro, 14 complaints were made about the scene.
Disgusting language used by James in regards to clubfoot! How can ITV let that be aired?
Slamming the star online, viewers said James’s choice of words were disgusting, as was ITV’s decision to broadcast the scene.
Disgusting language used by James in regards to clubfoot!! How can ITV let that be aired? Some children, including my son, have this condition and it is disgusting how he makes a joke out of it!!
— Sarah Morris (@sarahmorris2017) November 25, 2019
When Ian was jogging, James said he was gonna get clubfoot or along those lines as a joke, and it just doesn’t sit right with me
— Natalie (@LearningT0Fly_) November 25, 2019
I’m sorry, but I’m really disgusted by James Haskell’s comment about Clubfoot. Why is this acceptable? #ImACeleb @ITV
— Natalie (@LearningT0Fly_) November 25, 2019
@imacelebrity such a shame you decided to broadcast the comment last night from James regarding club foot. No one takes the mick out of disabilities but clubfoot is ok? The correct term is talipes. Saddened by this as my son was born with unilateral talipes.
— Mikhaila Knowles (@mikhailathasos) November 26, 2019
absolutely disgusted that @jameshaskell is making fun of people with clubfoot. Even more furious @ITV thought it was okay to air the comment! I think @Ofcom will be getting a lot of complaints from clubfoot mamas! #talipesawareness #proudclubfootmama
— Amy Rowles (@HashtagAmy_) November 26, 2019
It’s not the only time James has come under fire from viewers over his behaviour on the show.
He and campmate Ian Wright have been accused of bullying Andrew Maxwell, while viewers also commented on James’s attitude towards Andy Whyment.
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