Dean McCullough has opened up about the tensions between him and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! host Ant McPartlin, revealing that there was a brief moment of conflict during his time in the jungle.

The BBC Radio 1 presenter shared details of a “proper telling off” he received from Ant, explaining that the interaction occurred after he had unwittingly stepped out of line during one of the show’s challenges.

According to Dean, the exchange was a lighthearted yet memorable moment, which he describes with humor and no ill will towards Ant. However, it seems that this behind-the-scenes drama was left out of

the televised episodes, leaving fans unaware of the tension that briefly simmered between the two. The incident occurred during a particularly tense moment in the jungle, where Dean, along with the other celebrities,

had to navigate the complex tasks and daily pressures that come with living in such a confined, intense environment. Dean admitted that, in the heat of the moment, he might have overstepped his boundaries,

which led to Ant stepping in with a stern but good-natured reprimand. “Ant is like the big brother figure on the show, so when he gives you a telling off, you definitely feel it,” Dean said with a laugh.

However, Dean quickly made it clear that there were no hard feelings, as he understood that the high-stress environment of the jungle sometimes brings out emotions

and tensions that wouldn’t normally arise in everyday situations. The “telling off” was just part of the experience, and Dean took it on the chin, realizing that it was a moment of growth for him.

In addition to the telling off, Dean also revealed some of the moments that were cut from the show. He explained that I’m A Celebrity is not only about the challenges and the on-screen drama but also about the quiet, personal moments that viewers don’t always see.

Dean shared that there were times when the celebrities had to bond and support one another behind the scenes, and while these moments were meaningful, they often don’t make it to the final broadcast.

“A lot of the deep conversations we had, the emotional chats, didn’t make it to air,” Dean explained. “We all went through so much more than what the viewers saw, and those moments were what really brought us together as a group.”

Despite the off-screen drama and the moments that were left on the cutting room floor, Dean emphasized how much he appreciated his time on the show. He spoke about how his experiences in the jungle changed his perspective and gave him new insights into himself and the other celebrities.

The bonds he formed with his fellow campmates were invaluable, and he found solace in their support during the grueling challenges and long nights.

While the public didn’t get to see everything that happened behind the scenes, Dean revealed that those quieter, more vulnerable moments were some of the most important and formative of his time in the jungle.

Reflecting on his time on I’m A  Celeb, Dean also shared his thoughts on how the show has evolved over the years. He acknowledged that I’m A Celebrity has become a much more competitive and dramatic affair, but he also pointed out the moments of genuine friendship and emotional growth that are often overshadowed by the more sensational aspects.

For Dean, the show was about more than just the public spectacle. It was about stepping out of his comfort zone and finding camaraderie in an environment that pushed him to his limits.

And while the moments of tension with Ant McPartlin were brief and playful, Dean emphasized how much respect he had for the entire I’m A Celebrity team, including the hosts.

Ultimately, Dean McCullough’s time on I’m A Celebrity was filled with a mixture of emotional highs and lows, lighthearted moments, and some behind-the-scenes drama that viewers were not privy to.

His candid reflections on the “telling off” from Ant McPartlin and the cut scenes serve as a reminder of the complex, multi-layered nature of reality television.

While the public may only see a small fraction of what happens in the jungle, the bonds, personal growth, and occasional tensions between campmates all contribute to the rich tapestry of the I’m A Celebrity experience.

Dean’s openness about his time on the show highlights the importance of embracing the ups and downs, and it’s clear that, despite the occasional awkward moment, he has walked away from the jungle with valuable lessons and lasting memories.