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Charlotte Tutton

I'm A Celebrity axes fifth star as Babatunde Aleshe leaves jungle ahead of final

I'm A Celebrity aired its fifth elimination on Wednesday night, as Babatunde Aleshe left the jungle for good.

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly announced who would be leaving, just days before the live final on Sunday.

As the result came in, Babatunde said his goodbyes - leaving six stars remaining on the 2022 series.

On leaving them, he thanked his new friends for his time on the show and said it was "the best experience he had ever had".

The comedian soon left the presenters laughing seconds into his exit interview, as he spilled a glass of champagne over himself.

Babatunde told Ant and Dec he wanted Owen Warner to win the show, calling the actor his "closest friend" in camp.

The comedian also revealed he was surprised how different it was doing the show to watching it as a viewer, telling the pair: "Living in it is a whole different experience."

It was the 'best experience' he's ever had (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Viewers were gutted to see him leave the show so close to the final, with many surprised by the result.

Taking to Twitter, one viewer wrote: "How did Matt and Chris get more votes that Baba."

Another agreed: "How the f**k is Baba out yet Chris is still in ffs. Fuming."

A third fan said: "Baba gone. Nah that's it #ImACeleb will be a bore now," and a fourth viewer wrote: "Gutted Baba has gone!"

It follows the fourth eviction on Tuesday evening, with Boy George leaving the show.

Just days before the live final, scheduled to air this coming Sunday, the campmates waved goodbye to another star - with seven of them now remaining in camp.

Viewers were gutted to see him leave the show so close to the final (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Boy George cheered as his time on the show came to an end, before he hugged it out with his co-stars.

The singer confessed he was glad he left when he did, but insisted he had an "amazing time" down in camp.

George did admit to "dipping" mentally and having moments of wanting to leave, before going on to call for Mike Tindall to win the show.

The campmate said: "I had to forget who I was for the whole time I was in there. I just had to let go. I'm happy to go today."

George's exit came after Sue Cleaver became the third campmate to be voted out of the jungle on Monday night.

Babatunde told Ant and Dec he wanted Owen Warner to win the show (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Viewers were upset at his eviction (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The Coronation Street star confessed she'd "had enough" and it was her time to leave, as she screamed with excitement when her name was called.

This followed TV presenter Scarlette Douglas breaking down in tears on Sunday, as she was second to be booted out of the jungle.

As she joined hosts Ant and Dec, she admitted she was gutted to be leaving so soon, as others were keen to go.

Meanwhile, the first elimination of the series saw Charlene White first to go on Friday night.

Following her exit, Charlene explained how Hancock going into the jungle ruined it for her - as she was always concerned about her impartiality as a journalist as that is her primary job.

Boy George cheered as his time on the show came to an end (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Earlier on in the series, Olivia Attwood was the first 2022 campmate to leave the show just days into it launching, after she was forced to withdraw.

The Love Island star was left "gutted" when she learned she could not return to the camp, after being removed due to concerning results from a health test in camp.

After being taken to A&E, Olivia was advised she would not be able to return with more tests needing to be done, while she has since confirmed she is fine and healthy.

I'm A Celebrity airs every night at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.

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