I’m A Celeb’s Jill Scott wins laughs while conquering biggest fear: ‘Funnier than either comedian’
Jill Scott dresses as Truly Scrumptious to complete height challenge. (ITV)
I’m A Celebrity’s Jill Scott overcame her fear of heights once more as she sets her sights on becoming Queen of the Jungle.
The former Lioness was chosen to tackle a “Critty Critty Fang Fang” Bushtucker Trial, dressed up as “Truly Scrumptious”, in Wednesday’s episode (23 November).
From a large height she was dangled on a car and had to collect stars to secure meals for the camp. It was a particularly difficult challenge, given her fear of heights.
Though shaking, Scott remained her best self after grabbing her first star (and therefore meal) for fellow campmate Owen, all to the encouragement of Ant and Dec.
And at the end she was simply dropped into the air – much to her surprise.
Fasten your seatbelts as @JillScottJS8 takes to the sky in tonight’s trial ‘Critty, Critty, Fang, Fang’ 🪲🚘
See what happens at 9pm on ITV1 and STV! #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/y31R7tc2QA— I'm A Celebrity… (@imacelebrity) November 23, 2022
Viewers praised Jill Scott’s determination, and of course the wild outfit she did it in.
“Yay go Jill, she absolutely smashed that trial, and with three minutes to spare wow, and she looked fabulous too,” one viewer wrote.
“Guys look! I’m wearing a bonnet whilst on a car bonnet” 👒🚗
😭👏🏼 #ImACeleb https://t.co/HYTLyHtf0s
— Jill Scott MBE (@JillScottJS8) November 23, 2022
A national treasure, Jill Scott MBE ladies and gentlemen ⭐️ #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/QKaFtJxLiH— Connie (@connielea04) November 23, 2022
“Guys look! I’m wearing a bonnet whilst on a car bonnet” 👒🚗
😭👏🏼 #ImACeleb https://t.co/HYTLyHtf0s— Jill Scott MBE (@JillScottJS8) November 23, 2022
https://twitter.com/RyanGSoapKing11/status/1595528916277821440?s=20&t=voo5gcoYCvSlpRMbO1b5Pg
I actually adore Jill, she’s so unintentionally funny, if she doesn’t win I’m not watch again #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/lpUyflbsK4— TashaPartington (@tashagraham43) November 23, 2022
Some compared her look to other icons.
jill in this trial reminds me of robin in this scene wearing the costume #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/B1v1f9rGSR— ✨✨✨✨✨ (@mybfispaulrudd) November 23, 2022
jill dropping at the end of that trial #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity pic.twitter.com/8tJSS8aWaq— tori (@tori07x) November 23, 2022
Jill sat in the car waiting for the klaxon #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/PUK2tWZqnF— Lewis (@lewiisjefferies) November 23, 2022
That wasn’t the only time Jill Scott impressed during Wednesday’s I’m A Celebrity…
She won laughs at dinner, when she joked “Tonight’s meal, we’re going to call it Ed Sheeran… because it’s ginger ‘hare'”.
“I think Jill is far funnier than either of the so called comedians in camp. She’s quick witted, self deprecating and unlike Seann doesn’t have to laugh at her own jokes,” one fan wrote.
Another added: “If Jill wasn’t a professional football player, I’m certain she’d have been a comedian. The woman is hysterically funny.”
“Tonight’s meal we’re going to call Ed Sheeran because it’s a ginger hare”
Jill Scott ladies and gentlemen 😭😂#ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/kemMbcqJij— Jill Scott MBE (@JillScottJS8) November 23, 2022
JILL WITH THE ED SHEERAN, GINGER HAIR 💀💀 pls hand her the crown right now #ImACelebrity #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/HEMWRhnEPw— Bolinaise (@Pdizzledee) November 23, 2022
Jill’s Jokes…….. unmatched #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/NTPXWtxsbz— GWatts (@grantyboi36) November 23, 2022
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As the last woman standing, with Charlene White, Scarlette Douglas and Sue Cleaver all eliminated, followed by Boy George and now Babatunde Aleshe – Jill Scott remains a favourite for the crown.
In previous episode she has opened up about her experiences trying to get into football, homophobia in men’s football and the cute cafe she owns with her partner Shelly Unitt.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here airs at 9pm everyday on ITV.
