Luke Littler has made it clear that he has no intention of following in the footsteps of his friend Angry Ginge by participating in a jungle adventure following the YouTuber’s recent success on a reality TV show set around a campfire.
The darts champion, known as “The Nuke,” extended his congratulations to Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, after he emerged as the winner of the popular show “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.” Despite this, Littler, who is gearing up to defend his Professional Darts Corporation title at Alexandra Palace, firmly stated that he has no interest in subjecting himself to the challenges of bushtucker trials under any circumstances.
The 18-year-old from Warrington has drawn a clear boundary, expressing his refusal to partake in tasks such as consuming kangaroo anus or crocodile genitalia for the entertainment of hosts Ant and Dec. Littler emphasized his stance by stating, “Would I go in the jungle myself? No, I actually wouldn’t. At first I said I would for the right money, but I’ve been watching it now, and it’s a definite no. I just couldn’t. No way.”
Reflecting on the distance from home, the unappetizing food challenges, and the overall experience of the show, Littler emphasized his reluctance, stating, “Watching it, I don’t think I could actually do it. No. Especially the first two trials, especially what (rapper) Aitch had to do. I said to (girlfriend) Faith, like, no, I’m not doing it ever. No way. There’s no way.”
Burtwistle, aged 24, claimed the title of King of the Jungle after spending three weeks in the Australian rainforest, with Tom Read Wilson coming second and Eastenders actress Shona McGarty securing the third spot.
In the final bushtucker trial, Angry Ginge endured challenges like snakes and critters wrapped around his head in an ordeal known as the “Helmet of Hell,” while Read Wilson had to consume camel’s brain and pig’s vagina.
To celebrate his friend’s victory in Australia, Littler joined Manchester United’s traveling fans at Molineux to witness the team’s 4-1 victory over Wolves. The world No.1 was even captured on TV cameras alongside United’s head of fan engagement Rick McGagh.
Responding to Littler’s tweet about enjoying his “first away day,” United captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored twice in the game, replied with a darts emoji, acknowledging the darts champion’s support at the match.