The arrival of Noel Edmonds has caused friction among the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! camp members, with John Barrowman and the television host becoming embroiled in a tense exchange.
The pair clashed after Noel, 69, arrived and, as emperor, began ordering the group around from a gold lectern and throne.
Torchwood actor John, 51, struggled with the Deal or No Deal host’s leadership style, lashing out at him during a tense exchange.
During one of Noel’s speeches to the camp members, John stood to ask him a question. Noel, however, interrupted the actor to suggest that he stop touching his groin in public.
Standing up to ask Noel a question, John said: “Sir, if I may so ask the emperor…”
Interrupting him, Noel said: “Could you not scratch your groin while you are talking to me? It’s still very unpleasant, Mr Barrowman.”
Speaking afterwards, John said: “I know he was trying to make a joke and be funny but it didn’t land well with me.
“I’m probably being overly sensitive and it’s at this exact time that my husband would say I need a sandwich.
“It’s not his fault and I’m an adult, I know that, it was just that moment and some of us are feeling ‘ahhhh’.”
Earlier in the episode, there had also been friction between the pair, with Noel telling John to “pack it in” after he sarcastically replied to one of his demands, saying: “Yes, emperor!”
After the group returned to the campsite following the day’s Bushtucker Trials, Noel gathered to address them as leader.
Sat on his golden throne, he unfurled a scroll and asked if the camp members were paying attention.
After John’s sardonic response, Noel chastised him, saying: “Oi, that was said with a bit of sarcasm. Pack it in. I didn’t ask for this role.”
John replied: “You’re enjoying it though.”
Many viewers were delighted to see some tension stirred up, after everyone has been, ostensibly, supportive.
I’M HERE FOR JOHN & NOEL ARGUMENTS 😕 #ImACeleb
— darren (@darrenstans) 22 November 2018
I really want John & Noel to butt heads again 😁 #ImACeleb
— Hannah 💥 (@hannahfun1) 22 November 2018
John & Noel- it’s on #ImACeleb
— Sally-Anne Tarpy (@SallyTarpy73) 22 November 2018
Others have been enjoying the camp conviviality and don’t want the fighting.
hopefully it doesnt go on too long and divide the camp anyone in that role would be OTT just hope it doesnt change the dynamics too much its lovely seeing them get along supporting each other & having fun it ruins the experience if they argue! #TeamNick🤠🧔 #ImACeleb
— JustLyns! #TeamNick🤠🧔 (@lynsclo) 23 November 2018
Noel has just taken to his role this was shaping up to be the best ever why cant we watch them getting along show support & have fun dont want that to change when the task is over if you want it to kick off watch PMQs we need this to be full of kindness! #TeamNick🤠🧔 #imaceleb
— JustLyns! #TeamNick🤠🧔 (@lynsclo) 23 November 2018
@ITV have ruined it and lost the plot with this Noel poxy emperor thing. Leave them all equal for god sake! #ImACeleb
— 🏴Matt🏴 (@TopChucker) 23 November 2018
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