"Angry Ginge's Rise to Stardom: How Soaring Ratings Show He's I'm A Celeb's Top Star!"

I’M A Celeb is poised to turn into The Angry Ginge Show – after he caused a ratings surge on the series’ launch episode.

had a peak audience of 7.3 million viewers, with 1.5 million of them aged 16 to 34.

I’m A Celeb is poised to turn into The Angry Ginge ShowCredit: Shutterstock Editorial The YouTuber caused a ratings spike on the launch episodeCredit: Eroteme

It was also ITV’s highest audience in that age group since last year’s . Insiders last night said they believe sensation Ginge, 24 — who has five million followers —- prompted younger viewers to watch.

Ratings spiked when he first appeared 35 minutes into the show and again 15 minutes later when he did his trial — which saw snakes slither around his head in a box.

A TV source said: “Ginge is . He has a huge online presence and a loyal fanbase, which has led to younger viewers tuning in, and seems to be winning over the core audience.”

, remains the favourite to win, at 5/2 with some bookies. Last night, he took on The Divey trial, eating gross items including a camel’s toe with cockroach-infused smoke.

He had hosts and Dec Donnelly in stitches as he retched when trying to eat the toe.

Our source said: “Bosses were secretly thrilled when Ginge got voted for last night’s trial. They want to champion him as they know how much of a hit he’s going to be for the show.”

Ginge and 72, aced the trial and went back to camp with all ten stars for a full dinner.

They faced dishes inspired by the names of celebrities — with pictures of stars, including , on walls behind them.

Also on Ginge’s menu was Benedict Bum-berbatch — a crocodile’s anus which nearly made him throw up.

Ruby endured the Knob Beckett dish — a bull’s penis with a sparkler for decoration, named after comic Rob Beckett.