Darts prodigy Luke Littler has expressed his confidence in the potential success of Angry Ginge, a contestant on the TV show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Here. The 18-year-old, who is acquainted with the internet personality Morgan Burtwistle, hinted at a potential future adventure in Australia.
Arriving at Brisbane airport earlier this week, the Manchester United supporter and online streamer is set to appear on the ITV program starting on November 16. Burtwistle is already the frontrunner to win the title of king of the jungle, according to bookmakers.
Meanwhile, Littler advanced to the knockout phase of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton with a commanding 5-1 victory over Daryl Gurney as he defends his title. While awaiting his next opponent in the tournament, he is eagerly anticipating the commencement of the reality show down under.
In an interview with SportsBoom, Littler voiced his belief that his close friend Angry Ginge will excel in the challenging jungle environment. He stated, “I think he’s going to do very well. I’ve known for a very long time. We’ll have to vote him on and see what he has to eat.”
Although Littler could be a strong candidate for future iterations of the show, securing his participation may come at a high cost for TV producers. When asked about the possibility of joining the jungle, he responded, “Erm maybe… If they come around for the right price. I might go over for a couple weeks.”
Upon his arrival in Australia on Monday, Angry Ginge was warmly greeted by fans and media personnel. Despite admitting he will miss his beloved Manchester United and his mother, the 23-year-old humorously mentioned his camping skills from his Duke of Edinburgh bronze award experience at school.
Expressing his concerns about Australian wildlife, he remarked in a YouTube video before his departure for the reality show that he hopes his favorite team, Manchester United, would perform well in his absence. He humorously added, “Hello there. If you are seeing this, I have officially been announced that I am going in the jungle. That’s what I’m praying for. I’m hoping I come out, Man Utd are second in the league and going for the title… Arsenal are dropping points.”