Wayne Rooney Makes a Surprise Cameo in I'm A Celebrity as Angry Ginge Struggles in the Bushtucker Trial!

Published on November 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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WAYNE ROONEY has made a blink and you’ll miss it cameo on I’m A Celebrity, as pal Angry Ginge retched in the first Bushtucker Trial.

The YouTuber, 24, previously revealed that , 40, contacted him after finding out he was going to be competing on the

Angry Ginge eats a dish as part of the "The Divey" trial.Angry Ginge sinks his teeth into a cockroach-infused camel toe dish as he takes part in this year’s first Bushtucker TrialCredit: ITV Wayne Rooney with a fan on a football field.Show bosses gave a nod to Man United legend Wayne Rooney in the ‘revolting restaurant’ challengeCredit: Instagram @angryginge13

And news of their friendship seems to have made its way round to bosses, who made a cheeky nod to the I’m A Celeb star’s pal on the show.

Eagle-eyed viewers will see a snap of the legend in the backdrop of tonight’s first Bushtucker Trial.

Wayne is one of many famous faces seen framed on the restaurant walls of the eating trial, next to photographs of popstar Dua Lipa and Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman.

Angry Ginge, whose , became the first of this year’s stars to take part in the food challenge, alongside comedian Ruby Wax.

It was revealed in last night’s launch show that the comedian, 72, and the social media personality will be chowing down at “revolting restaurant” The Divey.

and will be faced with the likes of cockroaches and giant mealworms during one round.

Another will see them forced to eat a pig’s testicle.

But one of the most horrifying dishes in tonight’s challenge will be a camel toe, infused with cockroaches.

During a preview of the challenge, which airs tonight, Angry Ginge can be seen retching after sampling the ghastly dish – and all under the watchful eye of ‘s portrait.

Speaking about Wayne, he told The Sun: “He was buzzing when I told him I was up for it. He said he can’t wait and he’ll be voting for me to do trials as well.

“Every single one you’ve just named (Wayne, Luke and James) basically said they’re going to try and make sure I do the trials.

“So at least I know I’ve got the backing of them to make me do trials.”

He also told how Wayne’s wife Coleen – who was the runner-up on last year’s series – gave him some secret advice on jungle life.

AngryGinge said: “I’ve had some advice off Coleen as well, so that was good. Some tips and tricks while we’re in there.

“I’m not going to be sharing it, because I feel as though once I share it, that advice will be nullified – therefore I won’t be able to use it.”

to win the series, which kicked off on Sunday.

His price is as short as 2/1 with some bookies – despite some viewers having never heard of him.

A man in a red vest and black shirt laughing at a dining table with crystal glasses, a golden mushroom lamp, and a taxidermy animal.Wayne watches his friend Angry Ginge chow down in tonight’s Bushtucker trial Ruby and Angry Ginge participate in "The Divey" trial, with Ginge about to eat a camel toe infused with cockroach smoke to win stars.Angry Ginge’s efforts in the challenge will be broadcast in tonight’s episode of I’m A CelebrityCredit: ITV Coleen Rooney smiling in a blue tank top.Last year’s runner-up Coleen Rooney is also said to have given Angry Ginge some helpful words of adviceCredit: Rex

But he will likely bring an army of new, younger fans to the show – as he has more than five million followers across his social media platforms.

Despite his status as favourite, and self-aware – and admits he is nervous about going into camp because he does not even consider himself a celebrity.

When asked why he thinks he is the favourite, he replied: “I have no idea why. I’ll take it!

“I think the main thing I’m nervous about is meeting the rest of the cast – just because I’ve never classed myself as a celebrity.

“So going up and meeting other people that actually are celebrities, that’s quite nerve-wracking in itself.

“I’ve got a feeling I might get a little bit of imposter syndrome. Hopefully it eases off the longer we’re in there.”

Ginge has built his huge online following through live-streaming himself on platforms including .

He often streams for up to ten hours a day, and is famous for his while playing .

Wayne Rooney with five other men in front of a soccer goal.He previously revealed Rooney, alongside other famous pals, will be targeting him for the trialsCredit: Instagram @angryginge13 Angry Ginge on the set of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'The social media personality has already become the odds-on favourite to win the showCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

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