I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! has been hit by its first ‘fakery’ row, after fans accused GK Barry of ‘screaming to get airtime.’

The podcaster, 25, tackled her first solo Bushtucker Trial in Monday’s episode, and despite screaming with horror at the bugs she was faced with, managed to win nine stars for the camp.

Faced with snakes, spiders, rats and plenty of creepy crawlies, GK made her way through with plenty of screaming and swearing. So much so, Ant and Dec declared: ‘We’re going to need to bleep a lot of this!’

As GK pᴀssed the spider’s cave, it appeared she had taken a visitor with her as a huge spider appeared on the top of her helmet, much to Ant and Dec’s terror as they watched on.

While many viewers were quick to praise GK Barry for tackling the trial, others were quick to question her incessant screams, given she eventually managed to complete the challenge with ease.

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! has been hit by its first ‘fakery’ row, after fans accused GK Barry of ‘screaming to get airtime’

The podcaster tackled her first solo Bushtucker Trial in Monday’s episode, and despite screaming with horror at the bugs she was faced with, managed to win nine stars for the camp

Posts to X included: ‘GK Barry is a screamer and althoug she’s not endeared herself to me personality-wise there’s a lot of people who love her. She’s also set herself up as a regular trial entertained. I think the screaming is fake;’

‘#imacelebrity GK Barry fake screams and how loose were the knots;’

‘GK Barry the classic scream the whole first episode to get airtime to do the trial, then nail pretending to be terrified;’

‘I knew GK Barry would be the type to scream and be petrified but absolutely boss it at the same time;’

However, other fans were quick to show their support for the social media star, writing: ‘Fair play to #gkbarry I wouldn’t have done that;

‘I have no idea who GK Barry is but I like her. I did think she would be another one of those soulless ”influencers” but she’s pleasantly surprised me;’

‘She might scream and cry every five minuts, but GK Barry is going to be giving us top tier TV every night;’

‘GK getting 9 stars at the trial, Tulisa dropping the beans, Barry opening up, inside scoop on Wagatha Christie, winning the deals on wheels challenge… I LOVE THIS YEAR’S CAST.’

While many viewers were quick to praise GK Barry for tackling the trial, others were quick to question her incessant screams, given she eventually managed to complete the challenge

Some viewers took to X to accuse of GK Barry of ‘screaming to get airtime’

However, other fans were quick to show their support for the social media star

Completing the Bushtucker Trial, GK managed to collect an impressive 9 out of 10 stars for camp.

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Returning to camp and revealing the news, the campmates were elated and started chanting ‘GK! GK! GK!’

It was a far cry from scenes on Sunday’s episode which saw the internet personality, 25, sparking fears she could end up qutting after admitting she ‘hates’ the show.

Viewers have speculated GK could find herself facing many of the trials this series given her reactions to the challenges so far. 

They revealed GK, who’s real name is Grace Keeling, and Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough had received the most votes from the public.

GK immediately looked nervous and was heard saying: ‘Please be Dean,’ as they waited to hear who would be facing the trial. 

As GK started to cry, the other campmates began to comfort her, particularly Loose Women star Jane Moore.

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.