Jane Moore’s kids have spoken out in her defence after tensions arose in the I’m a Celeb jungle when she was given washing-up to do as her camp duty.
The Loose Women star, 62, was blasted for accusing Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones of being “sexist” and “ageist” by handing her the cleaning task. Jane’s tirade led to her being voted in to do a Bushtucker trial, which is due to be screened tonight.
Daughter Grace said: “I think that was all them being quite tired. She doesn’t like washing up and probably wanted that to be known for the remainder of the time.”
Her and sister Ellie, who both flew in to support their mum in Brisbane, said they were proud of her. And they could understand why she was desperate to do a trial.
Ellie said: “She went in wanting the adventure and if you came out the other side having not done a trial, I think she would have been very disappointed.”
Grace added: “She is not good at sitting still. She has probably got ants in her pants and just really excited to do something. She would appreciate any votes…she is here for the full experience.”
The washing-up row was one of the biggest talking points in camp from the first week after a fairly easy going atmosphere this year so far.
It even sparked a reaction from Ant and Dec as they reflected on the tensions after the show on their Instagram Live.
Ant said: “I think she is being a bit unfair by saying it’s sexist and ageist. I think they were just trying to do a good job in allocating fairly, if I’m honest.”
Dec replied: “Yes, I agree. I feel for Barry, he was only trying to do his best.” Ant added: “Poor little Barry.”
Ant earlier said that it was “good to have a little bit of tetchiness in there.” He added: “I am not surprised as it’s always about the chores. It’s always around the leader and who they give the chores to. It’s either that or the cooking.”
Jane was given the task of washing up along with Tulisa after Danny and Barry took their time to deliberate who would be given what task.
Danny said: “Shall we talk chefs first, obviously me and Melvin can’t do that,” to which Barry then added: ‘Wood duty needs to be somebody who’s strong and has good stamina.”
Danny suggested Jane on washing up, saying: “I think we have to put Jane on washing up but the only thing I want to say is have we gone a bit male heavy on the strenuous jobs?’. But Barry replied: “I think that’s a fair comment but I don’t think they’d thank us after a few days.”
After then announcing Jane and Tulisa to the group as being tasked with washing-up, Jane called: “Oh what? Is that because we’re women?”
Barry said that since Jane was 62 and a year younger than him, she might want something less strenuous but Jane hit back “so ageist and sexist.” Oti Mabuse later said: “You could cut the tension with a knife.”
Later Jane complained to Danny: “Those were my last words as you walked past me, “please not cleaning”, and you’ve given me cleaning.” She added: “I’m not upset, I’m just saying it’s women doing the washing up again.’
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