ITV I'm A Celebrity fans call for new series to be 'AXED' after South Africa debut

Olivia Gantzer
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:12:28 +0000

I'm A Celebrity South Africa viewers have taken to social media to slam the ending of Tuesday's show after it concluded with a nail-biting cliffhanger.

Fans argued that since the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here spin-off is pre-recorded, unlike the original series, there was no need for the episode to leave viewers in suspense.

The instalment ended as Gemma Collins and Craig Charles were about to go head-to-head for their trial, with the pair deciding how much they were prepared to consume in the eating challenge before the credits rolled.

Some angry fans went as far as to state the spin-off show should be axed altogether after the episode left many unimpressed.

The instalment ended as Gemma Collins and Craig Charles were about to go head-to-head for their trial, with the pair deciding how much they were prepared to consume in the eating challenge before the credits rolled.

Some angry fans went as far as to state the spin-off show should be axed altogether after the episode left many unimpressed.

The South Africa-based show was filmed at the end of last year, unlike the original edition which airs live from Australia.

It didn't take long for criticism to flood in, with one writing on X: "WHAT THE F***. Axe this pre-recorded format immediately WHAT DO YOU MEAN ending the episode on a cliffhanger in the MIDDLE OF A TRIAL?! #ImACeleb."

"Just find cliffhangers pointless for reality shows on every night, for a drama, you can kinda understand, on once a week," another wrote.

Someone else added: "ITV taking the absolute p*** cutting us off mid trial..."

"This series should've been live, especially as they're only like an hour ahead of the UK," another agreed.

Another commented: "Half way through second episode #ImACelebrity #ImACelebrityAfrica #ImACeleb and it's already feeling like the Ashley Roberts show."

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Others had more positive assessments of the early episodes though, with one adding: "OMG #imaceleb South Africa is already iconic. Such great work by all involved." (sic)

The comments flooded in as elsewhere in the episode, a major feud seemed to be brewing between three campmates.

After Beverley Callard's mention of her controversy with David Haye was followed by further drama surfacing for the former boxer.

Fellow celebs became irritated as Mr Haye complained about the evening meal he was given, despite the group receiving better portions and food than the second camp.

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He told Sinitta that his portion wasn't sufficient, but was later unable to finish his plate.

Speaking in the Bush Telegraph, the actress and singer pointed out Mr Haye's attitude.

She predicted that both she and Ms Callard would likely clash with Mr Haye at some point during the series.