“Shock and Tears: Why Fans Are Calling for Major Changes After GK Barry’s Heartbreaking Exit from I’m A Celeb’s Intense First Trial”
As the latest season of I’m a Celeb kicks off, viewers are hardly able to contain themselves after just two episodes—and it’s not just because of the outrageous antics of the celebrities! The show took a wild turn when GK Barry, an influencer and podcaster, was voted to face the dreaded first bushtucker trial, aptly named ‘vile volcano.’ Imagine crawling through claustrophobic tunnels filled with creepy-crawlies, slimy substances, and even a snake! I can practically hear the collective gasps of the audience! While Barry managed to snag nine out of ten stars, her emotional breakdown at the sight of a massive spider had fans on the edge of their seats—screaming right alongside her. But amidst all the chaotic fun, a new fan-driven demand has emerged, asking for a rule change to ensure a bit of variety in who faces these gut-wrenching challenges. So, will this be the season where viewers finally get their wish? LEARN MORE.
I’m a Celeb viewers are only two episodes in, but they’re already calling for a new rule.
The newest episode of the 2024 installment of the reality show saw GK Barry, an influencer and podcaster, get voted to undertake the first bushtucker trial.
Called ‘vile volcano’, she was forced to climb through a series of tight caves and tunnels whilst surrounded by disgusting fluids, bugs, small crocodiles, and even a snake.
This culminated in the podcaster, whose real name is Grace Keeling, being left in tears at a massive spider shocking her whilst crawling through a tunnel.
Barry was in tears (ITV)
She screams and swears throughout, with hosts Ant and Dec saying: “We’re going to need to bleep a lot of this”.
She managed to get nine out of ten stars, earning prizes for the camp.
This led to her coming back and the camp chanting ‘GK! GK! GK!’.
Despite the positive outcome, however, fans are now demanding a new rule for the show.
Per the Mirror, one viewer said: “We beg you, please let this be the year that you finally listen to us and make it so it’s not the same person shouting in every trial every night—it’s not actually entertaining”.
Fans feared she’d end up in the same predicament as Nella Rose last year (ITV)
Another said: “GK Barry is going to do every trial, isn’t she.”
Several fans were theorising that, due to her being an influencer, many fans would be voting for her throughout.
This led some to suggest a new rule, stating that a celeb couldn’t be voted for back-to-back bushtucker trials.
Some viewers pointed to Nella Rose, the influencer and YouTuber who appeared on the show last year.
Despite being eliminated from the show second, Rose was picked for eight trials, the joint-second most in the season.
One fan tweeted: “Y’all best not vote GK Barry for every trial like you did Nella Rose.”
Many viewers were loving Barry’s inclusion in the show, saying: “GK Barry is the best thing to happen to i’m a celeb i have tears of laughter down my face.”
Another said: “She might scream and cry every 5 minutes, but gk barry is going to be giving us top tier tv every night.”
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