Jane Moore has become the first contestant to be voted off this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here and took a swipe at her fellow campmates upon her exit, saying: ‘hard work does not get rewarded’.
The 63-year-old had been living in the Australian jungle for two weeks and despite having the support from her fellow Loose Women panelists, was unable to win the public’s vote.
Jane has been embroiled in a row over ‘ageism’ and ‘sexism’ in the jungle after she was tasked with the chore of doing the camp’s washing up and accused former boxing champion, Barry McGuigan, and the McFly frontman, Danny Jones, of being ageist and sexist for giving her the role because she was an older woman.
Upon her exit she told hosts Ant and Dec: ‘I had three jobs before then, I worked like a dog and then they gave me the washing up so I wasn’t pleased about that. I did a lot down there but hard work doesn’t pay off as I’m the first one out, people don’t notice hard work’.
In a warning to the remaining campmates, she said: ‘The more people get voted off, it will get apparent who isn’t doing that much.
‘I would like to see the quiet hard workers win, there’s a lot of showmen in there. I want Coleen [Rooney] or Melvin [Odoom] to win, they’re not flamboyant.’
Jane Moore is the first contestant to be voted off this year’s I’m A Cele and took a swipe at her fellow campmates upon her exit, saying: ‘hard work does not get rewarded’
The 63-year-old had been living in the Australian jungle for two weeks and despite having the support from her fellow Loose Women panelists, was unable to win the public’s vote
Ms Moore was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by her daughters Ellie, 32, and Grace, 22, (pictured) whom she shares with her ex-husband of 22 years, Gary Farrow.
Speaking about her time in the jungle she said: ‘I have lived it and it’s just such a weird and magical experience. People always say it’s the best experience of your life, wouldn’t say that with the rain. Never been so soaked in my life, constantly’.
‘At least there’s no more washing up, I’m never washing up again. I enjoyed getting to know the other and ask them questions. We’ve all got each other’s back. Them getting to know me was great too, because I’m a journalist they were initially like, “hang on what’s this going to be like?”‘.
‘A lot of them said they talked about things with me they haven’t for years and they felt better for it’.
Ms Moore was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by her daughters Ellie, 32, and Grace, 22, whom she shares with her ex-husband of 22 years, Gary Farrow.
In the jungle McGuigan, 63, tried to justify the pair’s decision, explaining that since Jane was 62 and a year younger than him, she might want something less strenuous but before he could finish Jane retorted: ‘So ageist and sexist’.
She said: ‘I’m not upset, I’m just saying it’s women doing the washing up again.’
But Ms Moore continued to complain throughout the week about her role, which frustrated the public, despite her fellow Loose Women panellists speaking out in support on the ITV chat show.
Janet Street-Porter, 77, said: ‘I said to you earlier Coleen, I was a bit unhappy about how they edited about Jane and washing up. When you’re in I’m A Celebrity, everything you say is being recorded and you have no control of what people at home are seeing about you.
Jane has been embroiled in a row over ‘ageism’ and ‘sexism’ in the jungle after she was tasked with the chore of doing the camp’s washing up
Upon her exit she told hosts Ant and Dec : ‘I had three jobs before then, I worked like a dog and then they gave me the washing up so I wasn’t pleased about that’
She accused former boxing champion, Barry McGuigan (L) and the McFly frontman, Danny Jones (R) of being ageist and sexist for giving her the role because she was an older woman
Speaking about her time in the jungle she said: ‘I have lived it and it’s just such a weird and magical experience’
The mother-of-two shared a huge hug with youngest daughter Grace as she returned to civilisation
Jane flashed a huge smile and gave a thumbs up after making her way across the show’s iconic bridge
Before appearing on the show, Ms Moore told the Mail she was ‘flying the flag for the over sixties’ and went on to start the series skydiving from a helicopter onto the Gold Coast’s Byron Bay.
But she went on to be voted for only one Bushtucker Trial on Tuesday night after her Loose Women co-stars such as Coleen Nolan and Ruth Langsford encouraged viewers to do so.
However some viewers were left shocked last week when Jane lashed out at Barry and Danny after they chose her to be the camp’s washer up.
They announced Jane and Tulisa would be overseeing the duties for the camp before Jane shouted: ‘Oh what? Is that because we’re women?’.
As Jane continued to complain, Dean started a ‘We stand with Jane’ chant as Barry tried to calm the mood in the camp, as Jane continued to complain.
She said: ‘I’m not upset, I’m just saying it’s women doing the washing up again.’
And although Dean jumped to the TV star’s defence, viewers on social media were less than supportive.
Fans of the show took to X to criticise the star’s behaviour and told her to ‘get a grip’.
They wrote: ‘What’s got Jane so triggered it’s not that serious #ImACeleb’
‘Drama in the kitchen with Jane washing up’
‘Shut up and do the dishes Jane!! As you say you’ve had a go at other chores so what’s your beef’
‘I hope Jane’s dishwasher at home never breaksdown’
‘Get a grip Jane’
However some viewers were left shocked last week when Jane lashed out Barry and Danny after they chose her to be the camp’s washer up
After they announced Jane and Tulisa would be overseeing dishes for the camp, Jane shouted: ‘Oh what? Is that because we’re women?’
And although Dean jumped to the TV star’s defence, starting a ‘We stand with Jane’ chant, viewers on social media were less than supportive
Other slammed the star for acting like a child, saying: ‘Jane saying “doesn’t matter, done now” after Danny asked her what she wanted to do instead?? Responded like an actual child’.
While anmother wrote: ‘ Jane get over yourself.. at least you’re not on dunny duty!’
Others added that they were so shocked they wished they had voted for Jane to do a trial as punishment: ‘Really wishing I voted Jane for a trial, going on like a child over a bit of washing up.’
And others said Jane was getting on their nerves.
But others were more sympathetic and criticised Danny for not anticipating Jane’s reaction, writing: ‘People on here having a go at Jane but to be fair Danny saw it coming and was going to reconsider the chores based on gender balance but didn’t see it through’.
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 titles 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.
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: TV Personality
FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model.
She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.