Naughty Boy ‘lost self-confidence’ as Richard Madeley opens up about ‘psychological pressure’

David Ginola on his modelling days

Ginola said his time as a model has led to him receiving no shortage of stick from fans.

“Sometimes I will be at an airport and a member of the public will come up to me and say: ‘Look, it’s the guy from the shampoo advert’ rather than: ‘Look, it’s that footballer.' »

David Ginola reveals why he was banned from having David style skinhead

FOOTY pin up David Ginola has told how he once wanted to have a David Beckham style skinhead – but was banned by lawyers. 

The I’m A Celeb star was blocked from chopping off his locks because he had an advertising contract with L’Oreal – in which he had to infamously say ‘Because I’m Worth It”.

The deal BANNED him from getting his locks cut too short. 

He said: “Because of that I could never cut my hair below a certain length. I could never shave my head a la David Beckham.

« My first thought when he got a Brylcreem deal was that he must have swapped his contract for Brylcreem with Gillette.”

What did Nicola McLean say about Danny?

Nicola previously told the Daily Star: « I’m not sure whether Danny is already playing a game because I cannot see if you are that sort of… if you gag a lot, if you’re sick, you’ve already been sick twice in the helicopter and swallowed it, why would you carry on saying this, of course you know you’re gonna get the eating trial. »

Nicola continued: « I don’t know if he wanted the eating trial cause (sic) it is the best trial to get.

« It is disgusting but it is the best one ‘cause it’s the one people remember. I’m not upset if he’s playing the game but I can’t see that he’s not. »

I’m A Celeb star Danny Miller’s fiancée Steph is ‘unhappy’ 

I’M A Celeb star Danny Miller’s fiancée Steph Jones is reportedly « very unhappy » after Nicola McLean’s ‘game plan’ dig.

Nicola – who appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2008, isn’t convinced that Danny is genuine after talking about gagging and throwing up.

A source has exclusively told OK! that Danny’s fiancée Steph is feeling hurt by Nicola’s comments, especially because she « she doesn’t even know him ».

They said: « Steph is really unhappy with Nicola McLean, who is saying he’s got a game plan.

« Danny is the most genuine guy and Nicola doesn’t even know him. »

They added: « Steph has really taken it to heart and she finds what Nicola said hurtful because the only reason he’s doing the show is for his family.”

Mystery ‘big cat’ spotted prowling near I’m a Celeb castle

THIS is the mystery big cat spotted prowling near the I’m A Celeb castle – after huge pawprints were found gouged into the ground.

Locals fear a puma is stalking the woodlands near Abergele in north Wales.

And a dog walker has now captured an eerie photo of the “black, muscular” beast close to Gwrych Castle.

Two of those to report a sighting to Puma Watch North Wales have now spoken of the moment they spotted a creature in Betws-yn-Rhos, near a caravan park popular with tourists.

They said: “We were driving along the road when we saw what we thought was a large Rottweiler along the hedge.

“It turned to dart up the bank.

“We noticed a long tail and muscular back end.

“It was all black, and around the size of a very large Rottweiler, or even bigger.”

Big bucks!

I’M A Celebrity standby stars get paid a staggering five-figure sum – even if they don’t make it onto the show.

According to former campmate Nicola McLean, a number of celebrities are put on standby, just in case someone is forced to leave the show early.

The 40-year-old glamour model claimed that Timmy Mallett – a former co-star on the show – was on standby for three years before he finally got the nod back in 2008.

Spilling the beans in her Closer magazine column, she wrote: “Aside from the two latecomers, other celebrities are standby in case anyone gets injured or ill – but get sent home once the voting starts, as then it doesn’t matter if someone leaves.

“They travel first class, stay in a hotel and get paid £20,000. Timmy Mallett did that for three years before he got in, but that’s rare because most don’t go in the show.”

Richard insisted ‘it was genuinely cold’ in the castle

Despite The Sun revealing there are heaters inside the castle, Richard insisted it « was genuinely cold.”

Revealing what he found the toughest, he said: “Night time, sleeping, because we had very thin mattresses, much thinner than in the top camp and not very warm sleeping bags.

« Really cheap, frankly, sleeping bags. And covered in straw, on the floor, very thin, it was freezing in there.

« We were always cold. We had to get all of our clothes out of our bag and put them over us to keep us warm at night.” 

Richard Madeley reveals ‘psychological pressure’

RICHARD Madeley has revealed the « psychological pressure » he suffered inside The Clink before taking a « funny turn » on I’m A Celebrity.

The presenter, 65, joined hosts Ant and Dec for a pre-recorded interview on tonight’s show.

Richard said: « I learned that the psychological pressures on you… I mean the pressures you put us under when we went into The Clink, into the prison, I thought when you said you’re going to spend your first night in The Clink, I thought yeah that’s a funny gimmick for the cameras and for the audience… but no, we were properly in prison, we were locked in, huge gates and it was claustrophobic.

« That was the intention of the game, you had to make us feel as if we really were in prison and it worked.

« So I realised that the psychological pressure of that, and then the other Trials and the challenges that we were all going through and I was going through – I know it’s only television, but when you’re in it it’s real, it really is.”

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Naughty Boy busted for lying about his age (Continued…)

The star’s age fib has amused his former school pals.

One 40-year-old, who attended secondary school Westfield Academy in Watford with the star from 1992 to 1997, told The Sun: “Naughty by name and naughty by nature – he’s having a laugh by making out he’s younger.

“Shahid’s real age is Watford’s worst kept secret.

“It’s great he’s done so well. But blatantly lying about his age is pretty sad.”

I’m A Celeb’s Naughty Boy busted for lying about his age 

I’M A Celebrity star Naughty Boy has lived up to his name after fibbing about his age – he’s 40 rather than 36.

The star has baffled pals by making out he’s four years younger than he really is.

An official ITV1 press release gives the music producer’s false, younger age.

It states: « Famed for his love of cooking, the 36-year-old hopes to rustle up some meals in the castle by taking on the role of chef. He also hopes to be someone who everyone can confide in. »

The celeb has also wrongly given his age as 36 in numerous interviews.

Naughty Boy says his ‘time is done’

Last night, Naughty Boy told his campmates he was quitting the show after becoming repeatedly fed up in the castle.

He told Snoochie, Matty and Danny that his time was “done” and said he wanted to make his final night on the ITV show “special”.

He said: “At some point you do have to do what’s best for you.”

Speaking in the Telegraph, he said: “I’m still planning to leave tomorrow. I feel like my journey here in the camp has come to an end. I can’t go against my spirit.” 

He added to his campmates: “I genuinely feel good about it. I don’t feel sad, I don’t feel like… I wouldn’t be leaving if I knew I haven’t challenged myself or overcome any fears because what’s the point of being here in the first place?”

He said: “It’ll be sad for me to go, honestly, I love all of you.”

Naughty Boy’s family slam ‘toxic trolls’ 

NAUGHTY Boy’s family has slammed « toxic trolls » after they claimed that he’s « lost self-confidence » caring for his sick mum.

The music producer, 36, – real name Shahid Khan – is said to be struggling because it’s the longest he has been away from his mum Zahida, who has vascular dementia.

He also faced challenges earlier this week when he took part in a traumatic trial, following a difficult task, which left him vowing to leave.

Naughty Boy’s family have hit back at trolls for failing to have « compassion » for the producer.

They wrote: « NB is a proud mummy’s boy because he has been caring for her for the last 5 years.

« She suffers from vascular dementia and many other illnesses which has resulted in her needing 24 hour care.

« He lacks a lot of self confidence and this is the first time he has left her – to do something for himself for the first time in years. »

« Of course, trolls have no conscience or compassion to try and understand his emotions and mental state but to those who are being supportive, thank you so incredibly much, » they continued.

« Remember to #BeKind and don’t be toxic. »

I’m A Celeb in crisis

Storm Arwen threatens snow and 80mph winds.

Crew are so concerned at flagging morale that they have been leaving biscuits and Haribo sweets in a private room to cheer up stars.

Dame Arlene Phillips, the oldest contestant in the show’s history at 78, is on daily painkillers.

Earlier this week, Arlene told her fellow campmates that she was considering leaving after a tough first few days in The Clink.

A source said: “Spirits were already rock bottom at the start of the week with The Clink and Main Camp split.

“But there are growing concerns for Arlene who is really struggling and in chronic pain. »

Complaints after Arlene said she suffers from OCD

The TV star recently hit headlines over Arlene’s OCD « joke » after fans called on ITV to apologise.

The broadcasting watchdog received 59 complaints over the ex Strictly judge’s remarks on the ITV show on Sunday night.

Complaints had flooded Twitter during the series launch after Arlene said she suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder because she hates dirt.

« I cannot live with dirt. I am completely OCD about everything in my life being organised, clean, neat and tidy, » she said as she travelled in the car to meet her campmates.

Taking to Twitter, some viewers called on ITV to address Arlene’s remarks and apologise for airing them.

One tweeted: « As it was prerecorded I’m disappointed that @ITV didn’t edit out. #OCD is not a funny quirky desire to be clean. It is a mental health condition that can turn peoples lives upside down. Apology needed from #imaceleb. »

Another said: « How many times, OCD isn’t a cute little quirk about liking things tidy. It’s a debilitating mental health disorder. Do better itv, you didn’t have to show Arlene saying that #ImACeleb. »

A third raged: « OCD is not an adjective and not a ‘quirk’.. please can @ITV take this on board? Let’s all work together to raise more awareness that OCD is a serious mental health condition and not a term to describe how clean you are.. #ImACeleb. »

I’m A Celebrity star unrecognisable in bikini throwback pic

AN I’m A Celebrity star looked unrecognisable in incredible throwback photos – but can you guess who it is?

The celebrity drove fans wild with her seventies bikini snaps as she showed off her incredible figure.

Fans did a double take when they saw the images of former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, 78.

The pictures, which were taken 50 years ago, show the professional dancer posing in a two-piece bikini.

ITV bosses concerned about Naughty Boy & Arlene

During the group’s first night together as a whole team, Naughty Boy expressed concerns over the way the rice was being cooked and soon came to blows with Frankie.

ITV bosses have been concerned about Naughty Boy and Arlene, with Naughty Boy threatening to quit already.

It’s not the first time that I’m A Celeb bosses have had to deal with the problem of an early exit.

Bosses on the hit series have been ready for incidents like Richard Madeley’s sudden exit this week with extra campmates on standby.

And according to former campmate Nicola McLean, a number of celebrities are put on the bench and get paid £20,000 for being so – even if they never make it onto the show.

I’m A Celeb fans spot sign Naughty Boy has already lost weight

I’M A Celeb viewers have spotted a huge sign that Naughty Boy has lost a staggering amount of weight – just five days into the show.

After skipping dinner twice this week, the music producer’s niece – Aisha Shaban – appeared on Lorraine to discuss her uncle’s time in the castle so far, as well as his dramatic weight loss.

Delving into his traits and what makes him tick, the pair soon moved on to Naughty Boy’s – real name Shahid Khan – noticeable weight loss.

“Even a week in, he looks like he’s really lost a lot of weight,” said the Scottish TV presenter. 

“He has lost a lot of weight – even from the first day” replied his niece, looking slightly worried.

« Prior to the show starting they were isolating for two weeks, so I think within that isolation period he had lost weight as well.

« With all the comments about his trousers falling down on him, we get a sneak peek of his bum, don’t we? »

Explained: How do I vote on I’m A Celebrity by phone?

Next we have the old-school way to vote.

One of the simplest ways to vote is by picking up the phone and dialling the number for your chosen campmate.

You just need to dial 09020 44 24 followed by the two numbers corresponding to each campmate, which are revealed by Ant and Dec during the show.

The calls do come with a a charge.

Votes made by phone come with a cost of 50p per vote, with 15p from each vote going to Britain Get Talking Help Out Helplines appeal.

They could also cost more depending on your phone provider.

You must ask the bill payer’s permission before you vote.

How do I vote on I’m A Celebrity using the app?

Once the show is underway, a quick and easy way to vote is to download the official I’m A Celebrity app which is free.

It is available for on the App Store, iTunes, and Google Play.

Once downloaded, you’ll need to enter your date of birth before accessing the content.

To vote, click on the ‘Vote’ tab at the bottom of the app and when voting is open during the show simply press the button to chose a celebrity.

Confused I’m A Celeb viewers all have the same question about Snoochie

BAFFLED I’M A Celebrity fans have been left wondering how Snoochie Shy managed to wash her hair after having buckets of slime dumped on her head.

Snoochie, 29, ended up covered in thick brown gunge as she and campmates Matty Lee and Danny Miller tried to win treats for their pals.

But given the basic washing facilities in the main camp at Gwrych Castle, fans have been left asking how Snoochie managed to wash her hair clean.

One tweeted: « There is no way they don’t have proper showers after these tasks, Snoochie would never get that molasses out of her hair using that piddly shower #ImACeleb. »

Another remarked: « It’s gonna take Snoochie 40 days and 40 nights to get that slime out her braids. »

A third, meanwhile, asked: « How come the celebs are coming back from trials clean this year?

« I’m certain they always used to come back covered in bugs and guts and then got a wash at camp. »

I’m A Celebrity ‘fix’ claim

I’M A Celebrity viewers furiously slammed the show as a « fix » after Naughty Boy was given the « easiest ever » Bushtucker trial to keep him from leaving.

Fans are convinced the typically gruelling challenge was watered down to give the music producer the confidence boost he needed to stick around.

He was mocked by hosts Ant and Dec for threatening to leave AGAIN tonight.

But after winning all 11 stars in the Creepy Closets trial, he had a change of heart.

One viewer said: « I feel like this trial was “dumbed down” to naughty boys level… just seems so easy. »

Someone else said: « Is it just me or naughty boys trial was the easiest trial ever?? »

Another asked: « Why did they give naughty boy a children’s trial? I’m fed up now. »

Is the Price right?

KATIE Price has taken Naughty Boy’s side after last night’s I’m A Celeb rice row – predicting it’ll “kick off” as she slammed Frankie Bridge.

The 43-year-old star has been reviewing the ITV series’ episodes on her Instagram page, and had plenty to say about the latest emerging feud.

 Katie admitted that she “loved” Frankie, but had to defend Naughty Boy after he got offended by the mum-of-two’s use of language.

The 2004 contestant said: “Oh my God, it just got a little bit heated there, didn’t it?

“I don’t know how you saw it but I think she definitely said ‘our’ camp, and it’s true – you’re all together, it’s all of your camps.”

But Katie predicted that it will all be resolved before we know it, adding: “They’ll get over it – this is when the fun begins. I’m getting excited!”

Viewers in a flap

FANS were left fuming last night after Ant and Dec gave away a big spoiler at the start of the show about David Ginola.

The presenters revealed the results of the castle coin challenge when they shared that the footballer had tried a flapjack for the first time.

Kicking off the show, Dec started: “Frankie and Naughty Boy go around the world for some castle coins, things threaten to boil over in the kitchen.”

Dec added: “And David Ginola ate his first ever flapjack.”

Those watching at home instantly twigged what that meant for the show – that the group were likely to win the castle coin challenge.

“Ant and Dec saying that David Ginola ate his first flapjack earlier kind of ruins the suspense of whether they got the answer correct or not,” one wrote.

He’s been a very Naughty Boy

I’M A Celebrity star Naughty Boy has lived up to his name after fibbing about his age – he’s 40 rather than 36.

The star has baffled pals by making out he’s four years younger than he really is on the show – which was also listed as 36 on an official ITV press release.

Public records show the castle campmate was born in Watford, Herts., on January 1, 1981 – making him 41 in five weeks.

Naughty Boy – real name Shahid Khan – lives with his dementia-stricken mum Zahida Quershi, and has a sister Saira, 43, and brother Omar, 41.

The star’s age fib has amused his former school pals.

One 40-year-old, who attended secondary school Westfield Academy in Watford with the star from 1992 to 1997, told The Sun: “Naughty by name and naughty by nature – he’s having a laugh by making out he’s younger.

“Shahid’s real age is Watford’s worst kept secret. It’s great he’s done so well. But blatantly lying about his age is pretty sad.”

It’s a fix?!

I’M A Celebrity viewers furiously slammed the show as a “fix” after Naughty Boy was given the “easiest ever” Bushtucker trial to keep him from leaving.

Fans are convinced the typically gruelling challenge was watered down to give the music producer the confidence boost he needed to stick around.

He was mocked by hosts Ant and Dec for threatening to leave AGAIN tonight.

But after winning all 11 stars in the Creepy Closets trial, he had a change of heart.

One viewer said: “I feel like this trial was “dumbed down” to naughty boys level… just seems so easy.”

Someone else said: “Is it just me or naughty boys trial was the easiest trial ever??”