Scarlett Moffatt Eliminated from I'm A Celebrity... South Africa One Day Before Final
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was eliminated from the ITV programme I'm A Celebrity... South Africa after finishing last in a trial. She departed the show just before the Friday final, where four male contestants will compete for the title of ultimate legend 2026. Moffatt reflected on the demanding trials and endorsed Sir Mo Farah to win.
news.google.comScarlett Moffatt was eliminated from I’m A Celebrity... South Africa after finishing last in a trial, departing the show one day before the series final. The Gogglebox star's journey on the ITV programme ended when her estimate in the challenge was furthest from the correct number.
The Independent reported that the trial required contestants to count coloured balls descending a tube while being showered with maggots, cockroaches, crickets, and mealworms, with the celebrity whose guess for blue balls was least accurate facing eviction.
' The Geordie presenters heard her reflect on her experience, as she noted the spin-off series in South Africa was more demanding than her 2016 stint, where she was crowned Queen Of The Jungle. Moffatt participated in the original I’m A Celebrity in 2016.
Moffatt stated, 'Just the trials. Who comes up with these? ' The final is scheduled for Friday night, with Sir Mo Farah, Harry Redknapp, Craig Charles, and Adam Thomas set to compete. ' Moffatt endorsed Sir Mo Farah to win, saying, 'Please Mo.
' Sir Mo Farah is an Olympian, Harry Redknapp is a former football manager, Craig Charles is an actor and DJ, and Adam Thomas is an actor. The episode aired on Thursday night, featuring the celebrities completing the Cyclone challenge. The Independent reported that the Cyclone challenge involved navigating a water slide against huge balls and high-pressure hoses.
Their victory in the Cyclone challenge earned them phone messages from loved ones. Earlier, the group ate a breakfast of ten eggs after catching them from a large 'chicken' perched in a tree above their camp. The final of I’m A Celebrity...
South Africa is scheduled to air from 7:30pm on Friday across ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-04-23
Scarlett Moffatt eliminated after finishing last in trial; episode aired on Thursday night featuring Cyclone challenge.
1 sourceThe Independent - 2026-04-22
Contestants completed challenges including catching eggs for breakfast.
1 sourceThe Independent - 2016
Scarlett Moffatt participated in original I’m A Celebrity and was crowned Queen Of The Jungle.
1 sourceThe Independent - 2026-04-24
Final scheduled to air from 7:30pm on Friday across ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
- 01
Boost in media coverage for remaining contestants, especially Sir Mo Farah as endorsed favorite.
- 02
Potential increase in viewership for the final due to Moffatt's high-profile exit and endorsement of a winner.
- 03
Shift in show dynamics with only male contestants remaining, possibly affecting audience engagement.
- 04
No direct impact on ITV programming beyond this series, but could influence future spin-off formats.
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