I'm A Celeb fans speculate on the "real reason" Tony Bellew chose Sam Thompson for trial

Fans of I'm A Celebrity have come up with their own theory on why Tony Bellew voted for Sam Thompson to take on the bushtucker trial. While Tony nominated Sam for the challenge, viewers believe there might be a hidden motive behind his decision.

A break from his number one fan?

Sam emerged victorious in the trial, securing six stars for the camp. However, fans think Tony might have wanted to "get rid" of Sam from camp for a while. Sam has openly expressed his admiration for the boxer, often sitting on his knee, jumping into his arms, and even serenading him. But eagle-eyed viewers suspect that Tony may have been seeking a break from his enthusiastic fan.

Wearing thin?

According to some viewers, it seems that Tony was growing tired of Sam's constant attention. The opportunity to send someone off to do the trial presented Tony with a chance to have a break. Previous campmates have revealed that the trials can last for several hours, even though they are condensed into a few minutes on screen.

"Pretty sure Tony voted for Sam to do the trial just to get rid of him for a while," one viewer wrote on Twitter. Another commented, "Not Tony pushing Sam out of camp so he can have five minutes alone!"

Sam's triumph and Tony's pride

Regardless of the speculation, Sam performed exceptionally well in the trial, earning a full house of six stars. And in a heartwarming moment, his first thought was about Tony. "Tony is going to be so proud," he beamed. This display of loyalty endeared Sam to many viewers even more.

"The way he wanted to make Tony proud like he's a proud dad as well warmed my heart," one fan expressed. Another simply said, "Bless his heart."