This letter from an Autistic boy to I'm A Celebrity's Anne Hegerty will melt your heart
This is adorable! ❤️
Last updated 20th Nov 2018
The Chase legend Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty hasn't had the best start to jungle life on I'm A Celebrity. After finding herself on the losing team, viewers witnessed her breaking down in the Snake Rock camp, and now she's been voted to do a hellish looking Bushtucker trial.
However, as Anne's fellow team mates at Snake Rock rally around her, the quiz master has bravely opened up about living with Autism. She said in the Bush telegraph, "I really appreciate how nice and sympathetic they've been to me. It was nice that they said I pick up on social cues because I'm never quite sure that I entirely do. I just get overwhelmed with all the things there are to do."
After opening up on the show, a number of I'm A Celebrity viewers took to Twitter to praise the 60-year-old for raising awareness, but it was a hand-written letter from an Autistic boy that really pulled at people's heartstrings.
Last year's Queen of the Jungle Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo shared the note, which was written by an 11-year-old boy called Joseph Hughes.
It read, 'To Anne, My name is Joseph Hughes and I am 11. I live in Preston, Lancashire, and I go to a specialist school. I was diagnosed with Autism when I was 5. I like to watch you on The Chase and now I've been watching you in the jungle. I think you are very brave for going in the jungle, I couldn't go there because there are too many bugs.
'Sometimes people are mean to me because I am Autistic but watching you makes me see that other people can have autism too and maybe I can have a cool job like you when I am older. Do you like Thunderbirds? I love them my favourite is Thunderbirds 2. I have drawn you a picture I hope you like it.
'Good luck in the jungle I hope you win. Love from Joseph.' sic
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Meanwhile, after taking part in the first Dingo Dollar challenge of the series alongside former X Factor star Fleur East, Anne was later voted by the public to compete in tonight's Bushtucker trial, 'Monstrous Monoliths'.
Emily Atack won her place in the main camp on last night's show after impressing in 'The Viper Pit', despite getting a little bite by one of the snakes.
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Sair Khan
It's been reported that Coronation Street actress Sair Khan may have secured a £40,000 payment for her stay in the jungle.
Anne Hegerty
The Chase star Anne Hegerty could take home between £60,000 to £80,000.
Nick Knowles
It's thought TV presenter Nick Knowles has landed a big deal of around £200,000.
Fleur East
Negotiations appear to have gone on for a while, but it's thought that Fleur East has been offered between £50,000 and £70,000.
James McVey
The Vamps star James McVey is thought to have secured a pay cheque of £40,000.
John Barrowman
It's been reported that I'm A Celeb bosses wanted John on the show for years, so they paid between £120,000 to £200,000 to get him on board.
Malique Thompson-Dwyer
20-year-old Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer might have only been paid about £15,000.
Harry Redknapp
It was recently revealed that football manager Harry Redknapp is being paid £500,000 for his stint in the jungle.
Emily Atack
Emily's fee might be as low as £15,000 but it's been reported that she will have been paid £40,000.
Rita Simons
EastEnders star Rita could be paid between £80,000 and £100,000 for her three weeks in the jungle.
Noel Edmonds
It was recently revealed that Noel Edmonds may be heading into the jungle this year and it's claimed he will be the highest paid contestant at £600,000!
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here continues every night at 9pm with Holly Willoughby and Dec Donnelly.