The arrival of Noel Edmonds has caused friction among the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! camp members, with John Barrowman and the television host becoming embroiled in a tense exchange.
The pair clashed after Edmonds, 69, arrived and, as emperor, began ordering the group around from a gold lectern and throne.
Torchwood actor Barrowman, 51, struggled with the Deal or No Deal host’s leadership style, lashing out at him during a tense exchange.
During one of Edmonds’ speeches to the camp members, Barrowman stood to ask him a question. Edmonds, however, interrupted the actor to suggest that he stop touching his groin in public.
Standing up to ask Edmonds a question, Barrowman said: “Sir, if I may so ask the emperor…”
Interrupting him, Edmonds said: “Could you not scratch your groin while you are talking to me? It’s still very unpleasant, Mr Barrowman.”
Speaking afterwards, Barrowman said: “I know he was trying to make a joke and be funny but it didn’t land well with me.
“I’m probably being overly sensitive and it’s at this exact time that my husband would say I need a sandwich. It’s not his fault and I’m an adult, I know that, it was just that moment and some of us are feeling ‘ahhhh’.”
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Earlier in the episode, there had also been friction between the pair, with Edmonds telling Barrowman to “pack it in” after he sarcastically replied to one of his demands, saying: “Yes, emperor!”
After the group returned to the campsite following the day’s Bushtucker Trials, Edmonds gathered to address them as leader.
Sat on his golden throne, he unfurled a scroll and asked if the camp members were paying attention.
After Barrowman’s sardonic response, Edmonds chastised him, saying: “Oi, that was said with a bit of sarcasm. Pack it in. I didn’t ask for this role.”
Barrowman replied: “You’re enjoying it though.”