Key Highlights
- Kelly Brook’s participation in “I’m a Celebrity” reignites tension with Ant and Dec.
- Brook was briefly hired as a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent” but left after two days of filming.
- Brook claims that Ant and Dec were unhappy about her hiring and have been vocal about it since then.
- A viral post on X/Twitter highlighted the ongoing feud during Sunday’s launch of “I’m a Celebrity.”
The Tension Behind “I’m a Celebrity”
Kelly Brook, known for her radio DJ career and modeling gigs, has found herself embroiled in another controversy as she joins the ranks of contestants on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”. This renewed attention brings to light an old feud with Ant and Dec, the popular hosts of “Britain’s Got Talent.” The tension between the two parties resurfaced during the launch of this year’s reality show.
Brief Tenure on “Britain’s Got Talent”
In 2009, Kelly Brook was hired as a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent.” However, her tenure was extremely short-lived. She only lasted two days of filming before she was dropped from the show. The reasons behind her abrupt departure remain somewhat murky; while the official explanation cited complexity in managing four judges, it has been widely speculated that the real issue lay in a disagreement between Ant and Dec about Brook’s presence on the panel.
Recollections and Reflections
Ant and Dec’s co-host Declan Donnelly provided insight into their feelings towards Brook during his autobiography. He wrote, “We had two questions: ‘Why is there a fourth judge?’ and ‘Why is it Kelly Brook?’ None of them could answer us.” Donnelly further elaborated on why they were so displeased, stating, “Obviously, as hosts of the show, we have to justify that kind of thing to the audience, and no one could give us a good reason why Kelly was on board. The simple answer was that Simon, without talking to anyone, had decided it was a good idea.” This statement suggests that Ant and Dec felt their opinions were disregarded in the hiring process.
Brook’s Perspective
Kelly Brook has spoken publicly about her difficulties after leaving “Britain’s Got Talent,” attributing her struggles to the perceived animosity from Ant and Dec. She told The Independent, “Their egos are such that they were saying to themselves: ‘How dare she think she can come on to our show?’” She also mentioned that despite her pleasant demeanor towards them, their public comments about her presence on their shows continued, stating, “since then they’ve been very vocal about their displeasure at me being there.” This highlights the lingering impact of the feud and how it has affected Brook’s career.
Reactions and Social Media
The tension between Ant and Dec and Kelly Brook was brought to the forefront during Sunday’s launch of “I’m a Celebrity,” as evidenced by a viral post on X/Twitter. The message read, “Do people realise Kelly Brook & Ant and Dec have serious beef with each other?” This post resonated with many fans who were curious about how these personalities would interact on the new show.
While the exact outcome of this renewed rivalry remains to be seen, it is clear that the past tensions between Kelly Brook and Ant and Dec continue to influence their public personas. The launch of “I’m a Celebrity” has provided a platform for this long-standing feud to once again capture media attention, offering entertainment enthusiasts yet another layer of drama in the world of celebrity reality television.
