December 17th 2024.
Fans of I'm A Celebrity have recently made a connection between Ant and Dec's ongoing joke about contestant Barry McGuigan and a beloved 90s show. The Irish boxer, who appeared on the ITV reality series earlier this month, came in 8th place, with McFly's Danny Jones taking home the crown as King of the Jungle.
Barry had many memorable moments during his time in the Australian jungle, including his epic failure in his first challenge where he found himself trapped in a dark bunker with snakes and declared that he couldn't see anything. This led to Ant and Dec quickly jumping on the opportunity to make the joke "he can't see man" during their live commentary, much to the confusion of viewers. However, those who were familiar with the iconic 90s British drama series Byker Grove quickly caught on to the reference.
In one particularly dramatic episode of Byker Grove, PJ was shot in the face with paintballs and went blind, causing his best friend Duncan to exclaim "he can't see man". This moment has since become a meme-worthy reference and Ant and Dec continued to make the joke throughout the season.
Fans recently had a "Eureka" moment when they finally realized the connection, with some even admitting that they had to explain the joke to their own parents. After Barry's exit from the show, Ant and Dec bid farewell to their running joke with a mix of emotions, jokingly saying that it marked the end of their jokes about Barry's eyesight.
Barry had an emotional journey on the show, especially when he opened up about the death of his daughter at the age of 33 from leukaemia. Viewers were moved by his vulnerability and he was supported by his campmates, including Tulisa who praised him for his strength in dealing with his grief.
After leaving the jungle, Barry shared that he had lost 15 and a half pounds due to the strict diet on the show, joking that he was back down to his "championship weight" as he indulged in a full English breakfast. If you have a celebrity story or any juicy gossip, don't hesitate to reach out to us via email or our Submit Stuff page - we're always on the lookout for new stories!
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