I'm A Celeb viewers shocked over Naughty Boy and Frankie's rice drama

Tensions are rising in the camp

Author: Alex RossPublished 26th Nov 2021

Following his return to Main Camp earlier this week, it seems music producer Naughty Boy isn't totally enjoying his time on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, with the 36-year-old even threatening to quit.

However, after his family released a statement urging viewers to be kind, Naughty Boy seemed to have a change of heart, joining up with the Main Camp and getting involved in trials.

Despite this, tensions were very high during last night's (Thursday 25th November) episode, when Naughty Boy wasn't happy with the way his fellow camp mates were cooking the rice and beans.

Quickly being dubbed 'rice gate' by viewers, Naughty Boy and The Saturdays star Frankie Bridge had a disagreement over the rice, which left Frankie in tears and Naughty Boy very frustrated.

Speaking in the Bush Telegraph, the 'La La La' hit maker said: "I'm quite passionate about cooking and maybe this isn't the place to be passionate about cooking. I don't want to be the one who says it, I'm just being real, it's not rice."

Speaking to Emmerdale star Danny Miller about the rice, Naughty Boy added: "Rice pudding is supposed to be a sweet dish. That was difficult for me to eat. It's not supposed to be rice pudding, it's supposed to be rice that goes with beans."

Defending her fellow camp mate's cooking, Loose Women star Frankie told him: "You're just coming into our camp and this was just what we did".

Clearly not happy with Frankie suggesting the original camp mates from The Clink were just 'visitors', Naughty Boy quickly said: "Don't say things like you came to 'our' camp."

After removing herself from the altercation, Frankie was later seen crying about the situation, saying to Kadeena Cox: "​​I'd rather not have rice at this point. I just hate any confrontation. Now I'm like, 'Oh my god, did I say something bad?' Now I've offended him, why am I talking about rice, I just hate it. I don't understand what the issue is."

Following the tense moment, I'm A Celeb viewers were divided over #ricegate, with many flabbergasted the pair were arguing over rice in the first place...

One wrote: 'It's all kicking off - over rice pudding! #ImACeleb', with another adding: 'It’s literally just rice… #ImACeleb'. (sic)

Another added: 'I think maybe the boomers were right. Watching two adults cry about rice makes me think we are a snowflake generation 😂 '. (sic)

A fourth then Tweeted: 'Why is everyone now fighting or crying about rice? #ImACeleb'. (sic)

Well, to avoid more debates about how to perfectly cook rice, the camp mates will be hoping Naughty Boy brings back lots of stars in tonight's trial!

Now check out all of the previous I'm A Celeb winners below:

1. Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.

2. Phil Tufnell

England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.

3. Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.

4. Joe Pasquale

Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.

5. Carol Thatcher

Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.

6. Matt Willis

Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.

7. Christopher Biggins

Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.

8. Joe Swash

Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.

9. Gino D'Acampo

The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.

10. Stacey Solomon

After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.

11. Dougie Poynter

McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.

12. Charlie Brooks

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.

13. Kian Egan

After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.

14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty

Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.

15. Vicky Pattison

Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.

16. Scarlett Moffatt

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.

17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.

18. Harry Redknapp

Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.

19. Jacqueline Jossa

Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.

20. Giovanna Fletcher

Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!

21. Danny Miller

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!

22. Jill Scott MBE

Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.

23. Sam Thompson

Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

24. Danny Jones

Following the epic Busted vs McFly tour in 2024, the legendary Danny Jones also found time to be crowned the King of The Jungle! Danny won the 24th series, after receiving more votes than his fellow campmate finalists Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles.

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

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