Television presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have finally broken their silence on the long-rumoured feud with Kelly Brook during a dramatic moment on I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked that left viewers stunned.
The Moment That Broke the Internet
During the November 23rd episode, the presenting duo were discussing the camp's cooking situation with fellow presenters Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers. Both Ant and Dec had been joking about how unappealing this year's jungle meals appeared, with Ant specifically describing every dish he'd seen as 'looked rancid'.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Kemi Rodgers mentioned that Kelly Brook and Martin Kemp were currently responsible for camp cooking duties. This provided the perfect setup for Dec's cheeky intervention.
With a dramatic glance towards his co-host, Dec blurted out: 'What's your problem with Kelly Brook?!' The studio instantly erupted into laughter as Ant quickly pointed at Dec and responded: 'Don't you start!' before adding, 'I don't have a problem with Kelly Brook, thank you!'
Social Media Explodes
The exchange immediately set social media platforms alight, with viewers debating whether this was a genuine attempt to address the long-standing rumours or simply playful teasing. One viewer, @whopottervian, posted on X: 'As if they just acknowledged Ant and Dec's beef with Kelly Brook on Unpacked.'
Kelly's arrival in the Australian jungle had already reignited interest in her controversial 2009 stint on Britain's Got Talent, where she was dramatically dropped from the judging panel after only two days. Many viewers still recall the sudden nature of her departure, which sparked years of speculation about the reasons behind it.
The Origins of the Feud
The rumoured tension between the presenters and Kelly Brook dates back to 2009, when the 46-year-old TV personality and model was reportedly removed from the Britain's Got Talent judging panel. Sources close to the situation claimed that Ant and Dec were unimpressed when Kelly allegedly asked them what they actually did on the show.
Over the years, Kelly Brook has implied that the popular presenting duo played a significant role in her exit, though neither party ever officially confirmed the rumours. This prolonged silence allowed the alleged feud to linger for more than a decade and a half.
According to friends of the star, Kelly believes Ant and Dec 'sneered at her for being a Page 3 girl' and didn't think she 'had any talent.' They described Kelly as 'a down-to-earth working-class girl' who 'hates snobby behaviour.'
Inside the jungle camp, Kelly has been focusing on surviving the daily challenges rather than revisiting past controversies. However, sources suggest she's preparing to make 'great television' with her reunion with the hosts, as she 'doesn't forget' those who have wronged her.
A friend of the star revealed: 'Kelly might be all smiles, but underneath, she is a tough, tough woman who doesn't take well to being crossed.'
As of now, Kelly Brook herself has not commented on the recent exchange between Ant and Dec. The moment has nevertheless provided the dramatic television that producers likely hoped for when casting the model in this year's series.
I'm A Celebrity continues on ITV1, with Unpacked airing on ITV2. Both shows are available to stream on ITVX.
