Holly Willoughby: I’m A Celebrity 2018 star HITS BACK at ‘diva’ claims behind the scenes
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY has finally addressed reports that she is acting like a “diva” behind the scenes on I’m A Celebrity 2018, amid claims she has a 13-strong entourage.
Holly Willoughby was said to have a pricey entourage with her in Australia, during her first turn as host on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2018.
According to the Daily Mirror, the This Morning favourite was costing the broadcaster thousands thanks to her staff, including a stylist, make-up artist, skin expert and tutor.
However, yesterday the 37-year-old addressed the reports indirectly on Twitter, with help from Jason Manford.
The comedian said her team was normal for “any presenting job” and the rest proved she was “just a good mum”.
Made it sound like Holly Willoughby was being a diva, but actually just a good mum
The funny man, also 37, spoke out in view of his 288,000 followers: “Read story about @hollywills ‘13-strong entourage’.
“Turns out, the paper have included her three kids and her folks! Made it sound like she was being a diva, but actually just a good mum!”
Jason then quipped: “Anyway, I’ve gotta crack on and tidy the kitchen after my entourage left it a s**t tip before school.”
Holly is mum to Harry, nine, Belle, seven, and Chester, four, with her husband of 11 years Dan Baldwin.
She liked his message in view of her own 7.38 million but did not reply directly, while it split opinion online.
Someone wrote back: “That’s still another seven people! If we also exclude her OH. Lol!”(sic)
And Jason went on: “Driver/security/stylist/make up/hairdresser would be included in any presenting job.
“Three kids, parents, hub agent won’t be getting a wage. The headline could just easily have focussed on Holly being a good mum for not letting a huge job letting her children’s education suffer.”(sic)
Meanwhile, Holly appeared to be much more distracted by the latest Bushtucker Trial, which saw Sair Khan and Malique Thompson-Dwyer take part in Dreaded Deliveries.
She shared a clip on Instagram of the pair being shown what terrible dishes awaited.
“It was always going to happen… nothing could have prepared me for the eating trial… See you at 9pm @itv #imaceleb,” Holly captioned it.
I'm a Celeb: Holly Willoughby dazzles in floral dress
It comes after her I’m A Celebrity co-star Declan Donnelly made a jibe at Holly over her fee and entourage.
Holly began: “Down in the camp, the girls have found it difficult keeping themselves as fresh and a daisy and I know how they feel. This heat sometimes gets to me a little bit too.”
The 43-year-old then took to the opportunity to refer to a joke he had made earlier about creating an aftershave named “Bruce”.
He replied: “Well you know what you need… Sheila, for girls. For Sheilas. Slightly pricier, three dollars a litre but you can afford it. I’ve read how much you’re getting for this! And I’ve read all about the entourage as well.”
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2018 continues tonight at 9pm on ITV.