Former boxer gets emotional over late father and daughter's death
Barry McGuigan, 63, was visibly emotional on tonight's episode of I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked as he watched a video of his late father Patrick performing at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest under the stage name Pat McGeegan. Patrick placed fourth in the competition with the song Chance of a Lifetime.
Openness about grief hailed as inspirational
Hosts Joel Dommett, Sam Thompson, and Kemi Rodgers surprised Barry with the heartfelt footage, leading him to share about the loss of his daughter Danika and other family hardships. Barry's candidness about his grief was praised by Joel as he called him an "inspiration" for sharing his story with the campmates.
Support and comfort from hosts and campmates
Despite sometimes feeling judged for expressing his emotions, Barry found solace in the support of the hosts and campmates, including Maura Higgins and last year's winner Jill Scott. They reminded him of the strength in sharing his experiences and offered comfort during the emotional moments.
Outpouring of love and criticism over emotional moments
Following a tearful moment on Good Morning Britain where Barry spoke about the loss of his daughter, viewers accused the show of "setting a trap" for the former boxer. Fans expressed their support for Barry online, condemning the show for asking him difficult questions about his daughter and her passing.
