WAYNE ROONEY has made a blink and you’ll miss it cameo on I’m A Celebrity, as pal Angry Ginge retched in the first Bushtucker Trial.
The YouTuber, 24, previously revealed that Manchester United legend Wayne, 40, contacted him after finding out he was going to be competing on the ITV show.
And news of their friendship seems to have made its way round to ITV bosses, who made a cheeky nod to the I’m A Celeb star’s pal on the show.
Eagle-eyed viewers will see a snap of the England legend in the backdrop of tonight’s first Bushtucker Trial.
Wayne is one of many famous faces seen framed on the restaurant walls of the eating trial, next to photographs of popstar Dua Lipa and Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman.
Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, became the first of this year’s stars to take part in the food challenge, alongside comedian Ruby Wax.
It was revealed in last night’s launch show that the comedian, 72, and the social media personality will be chowing down at “revolting restaurant” The Divey.
Ruby and Angry Ginge will be faced with the likes of cockroaches and giant mealworms during one round.
Another will see them forced to eat a pig’s testicle.
But one of the most horrifying dishes in tonight’s challenge will be a camel toe, infused with cockroaches.
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During a preview of the challenge, which airs tonight, Angry Ginge can be seen retching after sampling the ghastly dish – and all under the watchful eye of Wayne Rooney‘s portrait.
Speaking about Wayne, he told The Sun: “He was buzzing when I told him I was up for it. He said he can’t wait and he’ll be voting for me to do trials as well.
“Every single one you’ve just named (Wayne, Luke and James) basically said they’re going to try and make sure I do the trials.
“So at least I know I’ve got the backing of them to make me do trials.”
He also told how Wayne’s wife Coleen – who was the runner-up on last year’s series – gave him some secret advice on jungle life.
AngryGinge said: “I’ve had some advice off Coleen as well, so that was good. Some tips and tricks while we’re in there.
“I’m not going to be sharing it, because I feel as though once I share it, that advice will be nullified – therefore I won’t be able to use it.”
Ginge is the early favourite to win the series, which kicked off on Sunday.
His price is as short as 2/1 with some bookies – despite some I’m A Celebrity viewers having never heard of him.
But he will likely bring an army of new, younger fans to the show – as he has more than five million followers across his social media platforms.
Despite his status as favourite, Ginge is incredibly modest and self-aware – and admits he is nervous about going into camp because he does not even consider himself a celebrity.
When asked why he thinks he is the favourite, he replied: “I have no idea why. I’ll take it!
“I think the main thing I’m nervous about is meeting the rest of the cast – just because I’ve never classed myself as a celebrity.
“So going up and meeting other people that actually are celebrities, that’s quite nerve-wracking in itself.
“I’ve got a feeling I might get a little bit of imposter syndrome. Hopefully it eases off the longer we’re in there.”
Ginge has built his huge online following through live-streaming himself gaming on platforms including Twitch.
He often streams for up to ten hours a day, and is famous for his bursts of rage while playing video games.
