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I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! hit by potential ‘pest’ scandal after fans share concerns over Chris Moyles’ treatment of Owen Warner
- Fans have pointed to what they call “bullying” from Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, 48, who has made a few jokes about Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, 23
- Some have argued that his jokes have been a “charade” that has gone unnoticed due to the intense focus on Matt Hancock appearing in the jungle
- Chris took advantage and told the actor that he was a world-class dancer and won three British Championships – only for Owen to take his word for it
I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! has been hit by a potential ‘pest’ scandal after fans shared concerns over Chris Moyles’ treatment of Owen Warner.
As the 22nd series of the hit ITV show gets into full swing, the celebrities get to know each other and the audience watches their every move.
But after just six episodes, some fans have pointed to what they call “bullying” from Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, 48, who has made a few jokes about Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, 23.
Bullying scandal: I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! has been hit by a potential ‘pest’ scandal after fans shared concerns over Chris Moyles’ treatment of Owen Warner
Some have argued that his jokes have been a “charade” that has gone unnoticed due to the intense focus on Matt Hancock appearing in the jungle, his ongoing Bushtucker Trials, and the whims of fellow camp mates.
Owen has not become involved in the intense conversations surrounding Matt Hancock because he has said he doesn’t know much about it.
He told the Bush Telegraph it was “because I don’t really follow politics” – and surprised Chris when he said he didn’t know who the radio star was.
Concerns: After just six episodes, some fans have pointed to what they call “bullying” from Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, 48, who has made a few jokes with actor Owen Warner, 23
Taking advantage of the situation to joke, Chris told the actor that he was a world-class dancer and won three British Championships – only for Owen to take his word for it.
He also didn’t recognize Sue Cleaver and Boy George.
One fan wrote on Twitter: ‘Of course it’s all about Matt Hancock, but the fact that Chris Moyles teases Owen with this charade has gone unnoticed.
“It’s not crazy, it’s not big, it’s not smart, grow up.”
Another added: ‘Chris Moyles boils my blood. I can’t stand that man, especially what he’s doing to Owen.’
Concern: Some have argued that his jokes have been a “charade” that has gone unnoticed due to the intense focus on Matt Hancock appearing in the jungle
Someone else wrote similarly: ‘Look at #ImACeleb and can’t understand why Chris Moyles can get away with bullying Owen.’
On Friday night’s episode, another user wrote, “Please make George fail on at least one – the man is mean. Sick of Chris Moyles mocking Owen for fun too #ImACeleb.’
Another wrote: ‘Hope Chris Moyles doesn’t keep leading him. It’s funny at this point, but it can become an uncomfortable watch, especially if the other camp mates find it hysterical at Owen’s expense. It could be Chris’s downfall.’
Tension? Someone wrote on Twitter: ‘Look at #ImACeleb and don’t understand why Chris Moyles can get away with bullying Owen’
In 2008, the Radio One presenter ran into a similar controversy after he was accused of bullying Nicola Roberts after saying he liked all the members of her band Girls Aloud ‘except the ginger’.
He also called her “horse chops” and an “old cow with a sour face.”
She then hit back, talking to Heat Magazine: “This argument doesn’t bother me anymore. I’ve outgrown it – it’s six years old.
“I don’t care what he says about me, but what bothers me is that a lot of people are bullied for the way they look or behave – they’re forced to feel bad about themselves for not conforming to how society wants them to be.
Previous controversy: In 2008, the Radio One presenter was thrown into a similar controversy after being accused of bullying Nicola Roberts