I'm A Celeb fans work out why Babatunde is exempt from certain trials

He's been exempt from a number of trials

Author: Alex RossPublished 16th Nov 2022

From Day One it was clear to see funny-man Babatunde Aleshe was going to be comedy gold on this year's series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

After shouting the words: "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here" during the first trial alongside Jill Scott and Charlene White, before even stepping foot in the jungle, it was predicted that the comedian could be this year's 'scaredy-cat'.

It had looked like Baba was going to be saved by the arrival of Matt Hancock, with bookies predicting the former health secretary could break the record for completing the most trials, but he was voted alongside Chris Moyles and Boy George to take part in Angel of Terror during Tuesday night's episode.

After his pretty disastrous performance in the trial, which led to the boys only gaining 3 out of 11 stars, fans took to Twitter to express they'd like to see Baba take part in more trials.

HOWEVER, as hosts Ant and Dec revealed Wednesday night's trial, they were quick to reveal that Baba was exempt from Boiling Point, which features water.

Why is Babatunde exempt from trials on I'm A Celeb?

Although the real reason hasn't been confirmed, I'm A Celeb fans think they've worked out the reason behind Baba's exemptions.

As the trials he's been exempt from so far have all contained water, many have come to the conclusion the comedian can't swim.

One fan wrote: 'Why are they exempt? I’m assuming Baba can’t swim maybe as it’s in water #ImACeleb', with another adding: 'Baba lucky that he can't swim. Otherwise he would been straight in the next one#ImACelebrity'. (sic)

A third added: ''I'm assuming Babatunde can't swim. He's been exempt from both involving water.' (sic)

A fourth then wrote: 'I bet Babatunde was exempt from this trial because he can’t swim loool cos that would be me too #ImACeleb'. (sic)

With Baba exempt, viewers voted for Chris Moyles to take part in Wednesday (16th November) night's trial, which is called Boiling Point.

Check out which celebs are rumoured for I'm A Celeb: All Stars in 2023:

Joe Swash

Former soap star Joe Swash is no stranger to I'm A Celeb! As well as winning series 8 in 2008, Joe went on to host the spin-off show for a number of years.

Dean Gaffney

EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has one of the most memorable eating trials in the show's history thanks to his hilarious reactions in 2006.

Gillian McKeith

Who could forget Gillian McKeith? The nutritionist and TV presenter appeared on series 10 in 2010, finishing in 8th place. Gillian is probably most remembered for THAT faint during a trial.
After being rumoured to join the All Stars series she appeared in the first episode.

Andy Whyment

Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment, who plays the famous Kirk Sutherland on the soap, delighted fans when he appeared on the 2019 series. After being rumoured to join the All Stars series he appeared in the second episode.

Of course, Babatunde isn't the only celebrity from this year's cast to be exempt from certain trials on this year's show.

Coronation Street actress Sue Clever was ruled out of the first eating trial, which saw both Boy George and Matt Hancock chomp down on some pretty nasty delicacies.

I'm A Celeb airs every night at 9pm on ITV.

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