The jungle is about to get a whole lot angrier and considerably more ginger as I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 welcomes social media sensation Angry Ginge into its camp. The 23-year-old streamer, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, joins the ITV lineup as one of the most anticipated contestants, potentially following in the successful footsteps of previous digital stars like GK Barry.
From Manchester to the Australian Jungle
Hailing from Manchester, Angry Ginge has built an impressive digital empire focused primarily on FIFA and football content. With over 1.3 million Twitch followers and 818,000 YouTube subscribers, coupled with more than three million followers across TikTok and Instagram, he represents ITV's continued push to attract younger viewers to the long-running reality series.
The streamer, who boasts celebrity friendships with figures like former England captain Wayne Rooney and darts prodigy Luke Littler, has never explicitly explained his distinctive online persona. However, most assume the 'Ginge' part relates to his fiery red hair, while the 'Angry' component likely reflects his passionate gaming style.
A Million-Pound Career and Jungle Payday
Beyond his substantial online following, Angry Ginge's career achievements include a nomination for Best Sports Streamer at the 2024 Streamer Awards and participation in high-profile charity football matches. He earned Man of the Match honours at both the Sidemen Charity Match and Soccer Aid, demonstrating his athletic prowess extends beyond the virtual pitch.
His net worth is estimated to exceed £1 million, and his jungle appearance comes with a significant paycheck. Reports indicate ITV has paid the content creator £100,000 to participate, making him the third-highest earner in this year's cast.
Reality TV Experience and Jungle Nerves
This isn't Angry Ginge's first foray into reality television. Earlier in his career, he appeared on the first season of YouTube reality competition 'Inside'. He also featured on a celebrity episode of Gogglebox alongside Luke Littler, giving audiences a taste of his personality beyond gaming streams.
Despite his excitement about what he calls a 'bucket list item', the Manchester native has confessed to some pre-jungle anxieties. 'I've been away once for a week. And so, two to three weeks without it is going to be very educational to see how I will do,' he admitted regarding being separated from his phone.
He's also expressed concerns about sleeping outdoors, recalling that his experience with the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award 'didn't go down well'. Additionally, he's had to reduce his daily energy drink consumption from two to one in preparation for the jungle's austere conditions.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! launched its 2025 series on November 16 on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player, with Angry Ginge positioned as a potential favourite to win the entire competition.
