The mum of I’m A Celebrity star Dean McCullough has touched down in Brisbane, Australia, to support her son as he competes in the jungle series.
However, her mission isn’t just to cheer him on – she’s planning to have a “wee word” with co-host Ant McPartlin over what she perceives as “hard” treatment of Dean during the show’s Bushtucker trials.
Dean McCullough has been criticised for his melodramatic reactions (Credit: ITV)
Dean McCullough on I’m A Celebrity
Now, Dean’s mum Ann has defended her son, whose screams and dramatic reactions during trials have prompted teasing from Ant and Dec.
“We are seeing the real Dean, he is just being himself,” she told The Mirror. “He just gets on with it. And that’s what I said to him: ‘Have fun and be yourself.’”
Ant, in particular, has expressed frustration with Dean during the trials. Ant even admitted letting his “annoyance” come out on screen, which he called “unprofessional”.
Ann has now addressed Ant’s comments.
“I think Ant’s been a wee bit hard on him,” she said. “I’m going to have to have a wee word with Ant about that, maybe later. He has been game for anything. He’s just been himself, and we’re all so, so proud.”
Ant McPartlin has admitted being ‘annoyed’ with Dean in the trials (Credit: ITV)
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