I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! viewers think they’ve cracked Tulisa Contostavlos’ sneaky game plan and have branded it a clever move.
The ‘Female Boss’, 36, made an impressive entrance on the glittering ITV reality show yesterday night, stepping back into the spotlight after some time out of the limelight.
The N-Dubz star thrilled viewers by performing her iconic arm gesture in the programme’s opening sequence, with legions of fans already tipping her to take the title Queen of the Jungle as she made her jungle debut alongside Coleen Rooney, GK Barry, and McFly’s Danny Jones.
However, audiences have noted a tell-tale sign that she might just be a step ahead of her fellow contestants, branding her “the first smart star” to grace the ITV show in its two-decade run, the Mirror reports.
Each year, participants divulge their deepest fears in video clips before venturing into the wilderness, only to face trials that play on these exact anxieties. But former X Factor judge Tulisa seems to have learned from past mistakes, as she chose not to share with I’m A Celebrity producers what truly scares her.
One viewer took to Twitter, writing: “Tulisa refusing to say what she’s scared of, this is why she was the female boss, the first smart contestant this show has ever seen #imaceleb”.
Another chimed in with a tweet: “Is Tulisa the first ever celeb to know the ‘don’t say what you’re scared of, moron! ‘ lesson? #ImACeleb,” while a third declared: “‘I’m not gonna tell you what I’m scared of, I’m not stupid’ Tulisa bringing common sense #imaceleb.”
Earlier on, Tulisa’s supporters were saying “The Female Boss is back” as the 36-year old-revived her iconic power stance. During her time as a judge on X Factor from 2011 to 2012, where she triumphed with Little Mix, Tulisa adopted the moniker The Female Boss.
The celebrity, who boasts the phrase inked on her right arm, would make a striking entrance on the live shows each week with a distinctive arm move that showcased her tattoo, often accompanied by a sly wink. More than ten years on, fans are ecstatic to see Tulisa hasn’t forgotten her origins.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Obsessed with Tulisa doing her The Female Boss salute in the intro #ImACeleb”. Another added: “Only real ones know #ImACeleb” posting a nostalgic comparison of Tulisa’s legendary move from her time on X Factor beside her recent I’m A Celebrity rendition.
Somebody else exclaimed: “OMG Tulisa did the Female Boss salute #ImACeleb,” while a fourth approved: “Tulisa bringing back the female boss. only the 2011 real ones know #ImACeleb.”
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