I’m A Celebrityviewers called foul-play on Friday as they accused James Haskell and Caitlyn Jenner of sabotaging the latest BushTucker trial in a bid to get Cliff Parisi out of the jungle.
The nail-biting installment of the ITV show saw all the celebrities take part in the ‘Sinister Circus’ trial, which saw them either trying to either remain un- cursed or attempt to remove the curse.
WithEastEndersstar Cliff ruled out on medical grounds, James was tasked with representing him as well as himself, but ‘disgusted’ fans swiftly accused him and Caitlyn of conspiring to jeopardise the actor’s chances.
Foul play? I’m A Celebrity viewers called foul-play on Friday night as they accused James Haskell of sabotaging the latest BushTucker trial in a bid to get Cliff Parisi out of the jungle
The trial saw all the camp mates gather in the BushTucker trial clearing, where they were to go head-to-head in downing vile film-themed drinks in a bid for immunity.
Whoever finished their vomit-inducing beverage first would lift the dreaded curse and also earn themselves immunity from the first eviction of the series.
As James went to represent Cliff against Myles Stephenson , many fans remarked that the rugby hunk held back when downing the blended pigs anuses.
While when facing Andy to fight for his own immunity, he gobbled up the fish-eye drink with immense speed and ease.
Plot: Cliff ruled out on medical grounds, James was tasked with representing him as well as himself in the ‘Sinister Circus’ trial to either remain un-cursed or attempt to remove the curse
Sabotage? ‘Disgusted’ fans swiftly accused James and Caitlyn Jenner of conspiring to jeopardise the actor’s chances
He was then heard conspiring with Caitlyn Jenner, as he told the former Olympian after losing for Cliff: ‘I could’ve smashed that in two seconds.’
Which the reality star replied: ‘No, don’t. Because that gets Cliff the chance of getting out of here. ‘
Viewers watching at home were left enraged at James ‘actions and called him and Caitlyn out for sabotaging Cliff’s chances of immunity.
‘ James & Caitlyn were VILE last night plotting against Cliff … Wasn’t a fan of James anyway but expected better of Caitlyn who suggested it! ‘ tweeted one fan of the show.
Challenge: The ITV show saw all the celebrities take part in the ‘Sinister Circus’ trial, which saw them either trying to either remain un-cursed or attempt to remove the curse
Task: The trial saw all the camp mates gather in the BushTucker trial clearing, where they were to go head-to-head in downing vile film-themed drinks in a bid for immunity
‘Waittt, did James just sabotage that drinking challenge for Cliff? That’s disgusting! ‘ fumed one viewer.
Another riled-up fan of the show Tweet: ‘I am angry that Caitlyn and James conspired to place Cliff on the group to be voted off. Shame on the pair of them I hope they have sealed your fate !! ‘
‘Why is nobody talking about the fact that Caitlyn told James to not try for Cliff’s drink?!?’ quizzed another.
Going slow? As James went to represent Cliff against Myles Stephenson, many fans remarked that the rugby hunk held back when downing the blended pigs anuses
Record speed: While when facing Andy to fight for his own immunity, he gobbled up the fish-eye drink with immense speed and ease
While another remarked: ‘Feel like this is all a fix to get Cliff out because he’s not well. Confuse the public with the dodgy voting system, get James to sabotage the challenge and pretend cliff has been voted out so he can leave. Hmm. We shall see. ‘
‘If the camp got punished for Caitlyn stealing a corn on the cob for Ian, then JAMES should get punished for sabotage,’ commented a third watcher.
A fourth fan seethed: ‘Was starting to like James then he went a threw the chance of Cliff getting immunity like wtf.’
A fifth called out the rugby player, writing: ‘Funny how James won immunity for himself but not for Cliff.’
Plotting? He was then heard conspiring with Caitlyn Jenner, as he told the former Olympian after losing for Cliff: ‘I could’ve smashed that in two seconds’
Wait, what? To which Caitlyn replied: ‘No, don’t. Because that gets Cliff the chance of getting out of here ‘
With another adding:’ James losing on purpose for cliff was a real snakey move. He’s lucky he got immunity or he’d be in trouble. ‘
However, some viewers suggested that James was in fact trying to’ help ‘Cliff, and theorised that the pair had an agreement
One fan of the show tweeted: ‘James did it because Cliff is ill and wanted him to go home … That’s why..he even said it to his fellow mates and they nodded … And let’s face it Cliffs a waste of space anyway … He was trying to help. ‘
Outraged: Viewers watching at home were left enraged at James’ actions and called him and Caitlyn out for sabotaging Cliff’s chances of immunity
Another agreed adding: ‘James and Cliff clearly had an agreement,’ while someone else tweeted: ‘James said he tried his best and then winked at cliff meaning they had planned it as cliff wants to go. ‘
‘Guys, James DID lose on purpose because Cliff has secretly requested to go home. He’s really struggling. So James is being nice! Watch when he returned to camp, he told Cliff he’d lost … then winked at him, ‘argued another viewer.
Meanwhile, it was Adele Roberts who got the chop as she was the first celebrity to be evicted from this year series.
However, her exit was marred in controversy as an error on the app meant only phone votes were considered on Friday night.
Fan theory: However, some viewers suggested that James was in fact trying to ‘help’ Cliff, and theorised that the pair had an agreement in place
Moments before the radio presenter was told she would be leaving the jungle, host Ant McPartlin revealed that votes cast on the app wouldn’t be counted.
Fans of the hit ITV show were left furious following the shock news and claimed that the program was ‘fixed’ to ensure Adele was evicted.
Viewers took to Twitter to lament ITV’s decision and claim that the whole vote should have been void and replaced with a double eviction during the next show.
It comes as viewers have speculated that Cliff would have been evicted instead of Adele had the votes been working properly.
First out: Meanwhile, it was Adele Roberts who got the chop as she was the first celebrity to be evicted from this year series
Vote drama: However, her exit was marred in controversy as an error on the app meant only phone votes were considered on Friday night
Some have claimed the Call The Midwife star would have gone on Friday instead of the Radio 1 DJ if her younger fanbase’s app votes had been counted on the night.
One person tweeted: ‘What the actual ?? No app vote ??? Howay man! Cliff would have deffo gone. ‘
With another responding:’ i feel like if the app votes aren’t working they should cancel the eviction … in ignoring the app votes they neglect a whole demographic that votes using the app … cliff should’ve been out all he’s done is sleep !! im gonna miss adele, she was so positive. ‘
Should’ve gone? It comes as viewers have speculated that Cliff would have been evicted instead of Adele had the votes been working properly.
Robbed? Some have claimed the Call The Midwife star would have gone on Friday instead of the Radio 1 DJ if her younger fanbase’s app votes had been counted on the night
‘Nahhhh I’m fuming All the mums who rang up to vote for Cliff had their votes count but all the Radio 1 listeners who’d have used the app had their votes discarded’ came the remark from a third watcher.
A fourth voter raged: ‘Adele nooooooooo .. she doesn’t deserve to go she smashed the task .. Cliff should have gone. What is the point of the app if it doesn’t count. ‘
With another viewer commenting:’ Because only phone votes were counted, a lot of young people’s votes weren’t counted. I bet it would have been different if app votes were counted and there wasn’t a wording error. ‘
I’m A Celebrity continues nightly at 9pm on ITV.
Rage: Viewers took to Twitter to lament ITV’s decision and claim that the whole vote should have been void as they said Cliff may have been voted off instead of Adele
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