Angry Ginge, the social media personality Morgan Burtwistle, is reportedly being lined up to join the cast of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! following his man-of-the-match showing at Soccer Aid earlier this year.
The 21-year-old streamer and YouTuber, who has more than three million followers across TikTok and Instagram, drew widespread attention for a high-energy performance at Old Trafford that attracted praise from sports and entertainment figures. Tyson Fury told him he "smashed it," Wayne Rooney described his play as "class," and singer Tom Grennan said it was "one of the best things" he'd ever seen, according to media coverage. Organisers crowned him man of the match after the event.
Reports in UK tabloids say ITV producers are keen to include a high-profile social media star in this year's jungle lineup, citing the success of influencer GK Barry on last year's series. A source quoted by The Sun told reporters that executives "always like to have a social media superstar on their cast" and that Burtwistle "has bags of personality and was really friendly to everyone at Soccer Aid. He made a great impression." The Daily Mail reported the claims and said it had contacted ITV and Burtwistle's representatives for comment.
The speculation comes amid broader reports that ITV is negotiating to keep I'm A Celebrity filming in the Australian jungle for several more years. Media outlets have reported talks to secure the show's traditional filming area through to 2030 as part of plans that would extend the series toward a 30th season.
Burtwistle has become a familiar presence around sporting events and celebrity gatherings, regularly posting videos with figures from football and darts, and drawing attention for an on-field clash with former Argentina international Carlos Tevez at Soccer Aid. During the match, Burtwistle went in for a slide tackle that left Tevez with a cut to his leg; Burtwistle later shared a photograph of the injury on social media and posted a jocular remark about the incident. He also referenced the clash on his Twitch stream, where he performed a reworked version of the Cranberries' song "Zombie." He later conceded that Tevez scored four goals in the match.
Other names linked to this year's I'm A Celebrity lineup in tabloid reports include longtime Emmerdale and soap actress Lisa Riley and EastEnders actor Shona McGarty, though ITV has not confirmed any participants. Producers have in recent years mixed established television personalities with internet creators and influencers to broaden the show's appeal and social reach.
Representatives for ITV and Burtwistle did not immediately provide comment when approached by the Daily Mail. The network has previously declined to confirm casting until official announcements are made.
If confirmed, Burtwistle would follow a string of social media figures who have crossed into mainstream British reality television, reflecting producers' continuing interest in personalities with large online followings. The show's format, in which celebrities face trials and live together in a controlled environment, has remained a staple of ITV's autumn schedule and a consistent ratings performer for the broadcaster.
The timeline for an official cast reveal of this year's I'm A Celebrity has not been disclosed. ITV traditionally confirms participants in the weeks leading up to the show's autumn launch; media outlets expect formal announcements once contracts are finalised and production details are confirmed.