I’m A Celebrity star Nigel Farage’s team defend use of ‘fake images in a bid to win votes’ ahead of final amid concerns bosses ‘denied him TV time’

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Nigel Farage’s team have defended the use of ‘fake’ pictures of the former politician being beamed onto famous city landmarks in a bid to get him votes from the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! viewing public ahead of Sunday’s series final.

Ex leader of the Brexit Party Nigel’s publicity team was accused of ‘stopping at nothing’ in an attempt win fans, and decorated his social media feeds with mocked-up pictures of him being beamed onto well known sights.

In one image he is seen on the side of one of London’s famous black cabs, while in another he’s seen on the side of a double decker bus, while another shows him on a billboard on the side of a building in New York’s Times Square.

It was claimed Nigel’s team would ‘stop at nothing’ as they were desperate to see him win over the public and be crowned King of the Jungle this year, but they insist they are not trying to force a triumph on his behalf.

A representative for Nigel told MailOnline: ‘Throughout his time in the jungle, Nigel’s team have continued to think of innovative and fun ways to help spread the word as we became concerned that he was being denied TV time.’

Nigel Farage’s team have defended the use of ‘fake’ pictures of him being beamed onto famous landmarks a bid to get him votes from I’m A Celeb fans ahead of Sunday’s final

It was claimed Nigel’s team were trying to encourage the public to vote him King of the Jungle, decorating his social media with ‘fake’ pictures of him being beamed onto famous landmarks

In one image he is seen on the side of one of London’s famous black cabs, while in another he’s seen on the side of a double decker bus

An ITV source told the Mirror: ‘Nigel’s team will stop at nothing to try to get him the jungle crown. 

‘They have claimed the show is against him, the editing is unfair, and now they are faking photos to give the idea he is more popular than he is and to make people think his face is all over London landmarks. 

‘Like many of his claims during the Brexit campaign, all is not what it seems.’

An I’m A Celebrity spokesperson told MailOnline in regards to suggestions of unfair editing: ‘We’re a 60-75 minute entertainment show. It is always our intention to produce a show that is a fair and accurate representation of life in camp.’

Former politician Nigel, 59, became one of four remaining campmates on Friday along with This Morning host Josie Gibson, 38, former boxer Tony Bellew, 41, and ex Made In Chelsea cast member Sam Thompson, 31, after JLS singer Marvin Humes, 38, was eliminated from the show.

Josie was seen reaching the end of her tether with Nigel after he stopped her from doing a Bushtucker Trial during Friday’s episode.

Josie became camp leader by default following Danielle Harold’s departure and the This Morning host, 38, took a seat on her throne as JLS singer Marvin Humes, 38, brought news that the latest Bushtucker Trial was Christmas-themed.

Former Big Brother winner Josie jumped at the opportunity to do the trial only to be batted down by former politician Nigel, 59, who insisted that he had the experience needed to succeed having done a number of challenges earlier in the series.

He is also seen on a billboard on the side of a building in New York’s Times Square in one moked-up image

But Nigel’s argument did not go down well with Josie, who insisted he simply wanted to do another trial because he wanted more airtime and needed ‘to prove himself to the nation’. 

After Marvin informed the group of the trial, Josie said: ‘I’m going to do it. If you want me to do it, I’ll do it.’

Former boxer Tony Bellew, 41, asked: ‘Are you going to be scared of anything that’s landed on you? Because right now we need stars?’

Josie said: ‘I’m scared of all of it… but you feel like you need to win stars and maybe I’ve not got the minerals.’

Nigel explained his reasons for wanting to go saying: ‘I did a lot of Bushtucker Trials in the early phases, you boys have now caught up. So it’s my turn. My turn, simple as that.’

Marvin said: ‘I’m happy to do it.’

Tony said: ‘I’m the same.’

Josie said: ‘I feel like I need to prove myself a bit now.’

Nigel said: ‘Josie, you don’t need to. You’ve got to go into this saying I’m not frightened of whatever they’re going to throw at me. If you can’t say… then you shouldn’t do it, is my view.’

Josie replied: ‘I was saying I want to prove myself and you were going, “You shouldn’t do it, you shouldn’t do it”.’

I’m A Celebrity ‘s Josie Gibson reached the end of her tether with Nigel after he stopped her from doing a Bushtucker Trial during Friday’s episode

Former politician Nigel, 59, insisted he had the experience needed to succeed having done a number of challenges earlier in the series

Marvin and Nigel were chosen to take part in the trial after JLS singer Marvin, 38, informed his campmates the challenge would be Christmas-themed

Nigel said: ‘You’re proving yourself by being here.’

Former Made In Chelsea cast member Sam Thompson, 31, said separately: ‘Josie, if you want to do it, you do it.’

Josie said: ‘No, it’s alright. Let Nige do it, he wants the air time.’

In the Bush Telegraph Josie said: ‘I should have fought my corner a bit more but he wants the airtime because he wants to prove himself to the nation.’

Meanwhile, Nigel’s girlfriend has suggested the producers of I’m A Celebrity were editing the show in a way that makes it look like he’s falling out with his campmates.

Laure Ferrari, who went public about being the arch Brexiteer’s long-term partner last week, said she thinks his fellow celebrities are actually ‘really nice to him’.

Nigel’s girlfriend Laure Ferrari (pictured) has suggested the producers of I’m A Celebrity were editing the show in a way that makes it look like he’s falling out with his campmates

There have been number of high profile bust-ups between the politician-turned-TV presenter and former campmate, YouTuber Nella Rose, while in the jungle about racism and cultural appropriation.

Despite this, as well as an argument with ex campmate, First Dates star Fred Sirieix about Brexit, Laure told GB News she thinks her lover is having a good time with his campmates.

She added that while she saw Nella as a ‘snowflake’ and Fred as ‘annoying’, Nigel had ‘made peace’ with them and seemed ‘very content’ in the Australian rainforest before their departures.

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Laure, who had kept her life with Nigel a closely guarded secret for years and encouraged him to go on I’m a Celebrity, says she thinks Nigel is having fun and is ‘in his element’ on the programme.

In an interview with GB News the 44-year-old suggested the rows with other people shown on ITV weren’t the full story.

She said: ‘I think his campmates are really good, really nice to him. I know that sometimes with the edit you may think ‘oh, they keep having a go at him’.

‘I don’t believe that for one second he would look so relaxed and happy if his campmates were picking on him everyday.

‘So I think there’s quite a camaraderie that you don’t really see on screen.’

She added: ‘He looks very very relaxed, very content, in his element – he’s an outdoorsy person.’

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues Saturday 9 December at 9.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. 

I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates

NIGEL FARAGE

Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party  and leader of the Brexit Party.

Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty. 

Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news. 

Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore. 

Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields 

DANIELLE HAROLD – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.

Phobias: Rats. I hate them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too! 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either. 

Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.

FRED SIRIEIX – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: First Dates star.

Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp. 

Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning. 

Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient! 

Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.

NELLA ROSE – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star. 

Phobias: I am fearful of everything! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book. 

Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it! 

Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele. 

NICK PICKARD – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star. 

Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character. 

Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop! 

Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock. 

FRANKIE DETTORI – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: Champion Jockey

Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.

Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!

Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.

Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS – WALKED!

Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.

 Phobias: I am scared of everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.

Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone. 

Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed. 

Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot. 

Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.

SAM THOMPSON

Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter. 

Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!

Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming. 

Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things. 

Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle! 

JOSIE GIBSON

Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.

Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information! 

Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on! 

Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry. 

Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her. 

MARVIN HUMES – VOTED OUT!

Claim to fame: JLS star.

Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared! 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me. 

Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator. 

Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too. 

Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food. 

Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.

GRACE DENT – WALKED!

Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic. 

Phobias: Horrible people. 

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this. 

Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out. 

Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour. 

Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep. 

Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour! 

TONY BELLEW

Claim to fame: Former champion boxer

Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.

Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.

Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.

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