Former UKIP politician shocks viewers with age revelation
In a surprising turn of events, Nigel Farage, the former UKIP politician, revealed his real age during the grand finale of I'm A Celebrity. Placed third in the competition, Farage opened up about his decision to participate in the show and how his age played a role in his timing.
Age is just a number
During his exit interview with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, Farage explained, "I had time to do it and I'm 60 next birthday and going to reach an age where you can't do it. This is very physical, bringing buckets of water, doing the challenges, so now was the right time to do it and I'm very pleased I did."
Farage's revelation left many viewers at home surprised, with some taking to Twitter to express their shock at his age. One tweet read, "So did anyone else know that Nigel Farage was only 59 years old?" while another said, "Nigel Farage is only 59?!?"
An "easy trial" controversy
Before his exit, some I'm A Celeb viewers accused the show of being a "fix" after Farage appeared to have an "easy trial" compared to the others. While his fellow contestants faced gruesome challenges, Farage's final trial was relatively tame.
The final challenge, named Panic Pit, required Farage to stay inside a coffin-like box for ten minutes to earn all available treats. Despite the initial concerns raised by host Declan Donnelly, Farage completed the trial successfully and earned all five stars.
However, some fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with one user stating, "Why does Nigel's trial seem so much easier than the others? Fix!"
Crowning a new King of the Jungle
After an eventful finale, Sam Thompson, the reality star, was crowned the new King of the Jungle. The episode concluded with Farage reflecting on his achievement, proudly declaring, "I didn't flinch!"
Overall, Farage's appearance on I'm A Celebrity left viewers both surprised and divided. With his age revelation and controversial trial, he undoubtedly made a lasting impression on the show's audience.
