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<\/p>\nI’m a Celebrity… South Africa fans were left calling for Sinitta to be removed from the jungle after a tense and awkward exchange with Gemma Collins during Thursday’s show. <\/p>\n
Thursday evening’s instalment delivered a tense confrontation when the singer challenged the reality TV star about her 2022 casting in the West End production of Chicago.<\/p>\n
Ms Collins re-entered the South African jungle after only lasting three days during her original stint <\/p>\n
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Sinitta questioned what had happened to the role, noting that Ms Collins had been announced as her successor to play Mama Morton.<\/p>\n
Ms Collins explained she had withdrawn due to a serious injury and insurance complications, but Sinitta’s response left her stunned.<\/p>\n
“I’m sorry, but I’m going to admit it, that when I heard, I thought it was a joke announcement,” Sinitta told her campmate.<\/p>\n
The singer compared Ms Collins to Zsa Zsa Gabor, suggesting she was “more of a comedian” who makes “a great entrance” but doesn’t “really do anything.”<\/p>\n
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The singer was the second person voted out during her series <\/p>\n
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The Towie star fired back firmly: “I don’t think you’d get cast as Mama Morton in Chicago if you didn’t pass the audition.”<\/p>\n
Speaking in the Bush Telegraph afterwards, Ms Collins expressed her shock at the exchange, insisting she is not a joke.<\/p>\n
Fellow campmates watched the awkward scene unfold, with Scarlett Moffatt retreating to her hammock and silently mouthing to comedian Seann Walsh, “What is happening?”<\/p>\n
Viewers also felt awkward after the conversation and swiftly took to X to express their displeasure at Sinitta’s remarks.<\/p>\n
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Fans backed Ms Collins after the awkward remarks from Sinitta <\/p>\n
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“How rude of Sinitta!” declared one viewer, whilst another demanded: “Get Sinitta and David Haye OUT.”<\/p>\n
Several fans speculated about the singer’s motivations, with one suggesting: “I think Sinitta feels a bit threatened by the possibility of loss of screen time since Gemma Collins joined main camp.”<\/p>\n
Others questioned the pop star’s attitude, with one writing: “Sinitta thinking she’s better than Gemma Collins… as it!,” and another asking: “Sinitta calling the GC a joke?? Like really?? Ger her out!” (sic)<\/p>\n
The Sinitta clash was not Ms Collins’ first conflict since arriving in the jungle.<\/p>\n
During Wednesday’s episode, the Towie star became embroiled in a dispute with boxer David Haye after he refused to let her drink water during an eating trial.<\/p>\n
Ms Collins vented her frustration to former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas, declaring: “I just can’t get over that David Haye – instead of thinking, ‘go on girl’ – actually refused me water. That’s evil.”<\/p>\n
Mr Thomas attempted to calm the situation, advising her not to dwell on it whilst acknowledging that Mr Haye’s competitive background as a fighter meant his approach differed from theirs.<\/p>\n
The former heavyweight champion had already found himself at odds with Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard, who later warned him he had received “some stick” for his competitive nature.<\/p>\n
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The Towie star was put through the wringer before she even entered the camp<\/p>\n
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The drama surrounding Ms Collins had already ignited viewer frustration during Wednesday night’s broadcast, when audiences watched her lose an eating challenge against former Coronation Street actor Craig Charles.<\/a><\/p>\n After being sent to the basic Savannah Scrub camp, Ms Collins made no attempt to hide her displeasure with the conditions.<\/p>\n “This is so bad. I want someone to call my agent if they’re listening because this is not acceptable!” she complained whilst lying on her wooden bed.<\/p>\n When questioned about whether she regretted returning to the show, she admitted: “Yeah. What have I done in my life to deserve this?”<\/p>\n Viewers were unforgiving in their assessment, with one fuming: “Nothing worse than someone going on I’m a Celebrity and moaning the whole time.”<\/p>\n Another pointed out: “Is Gemma forgetting that she signed up for this?” (sic) <\/p>\n