Fans React to Gemma Collins’ ‘Horrible’ Trial on I’m A Celebrity
Gemma Collins and Craig Charles arrived on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. They faced a Gut Instincts eating challenge before joining their respective camps.
The Gut Instincts trial
Hosts Ant and Dec told both camps the newcomers were exempt from the usual selection process. Campmates walked to the trials area to meet Gemma and Craig.
Gemma told the group she wanted to be judged differently this time. She asked them to give her a chance.
The trial required private pledges of servings. Contestants chose how many portions of strange dishes they would eat.
- Fish Eye Pie
- Terror-rine
- Brain Freeze
- Bloody Moory Shots
The player who pledged the most had to consume their full amount to earn a point for the team. Gemma was assigned to Savannah Scrub and Craig to the main camp.
Performance and fan response
Gemma exceeded expectations during the eating trial. Many viewers praised her performance online.
Fans React strongly after the segment. Some described the sequence as a “horrible” trial to watch.
Others celebrated Gemma’s grit. Social posts said she transformed the episode and boosted its entertainment value.
Public impressions
Some viewers compared this return to her previous stint. Many noted a more confident and composed Gemma this time.
There were also comments about missing familiar faces from the starting line-up. Viewers had noticed a few early absences when the series began.
Gemma’s mindset and goals
Before entering, Gemma vowed not to leave early this time. She said she would not be out after 72 hours.
She promised to push through to the end and compete to win. Gemma added that she feels stronger and more assertive than in 2014.
Where to watch
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa airs weeknights at 9pm. It is available on ITV1, ITVX, STV Player and STV.
Filmogaz.com covered the episode and highlighted fan reactions to the trial. The series began on Monday, April 6, 2026.
