I’m A Celebrity viewers claim public is being 'manipulated' by campmate in bizarre theory

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"He must also know that the audience likes to punish the celebs, and they skew towards those who seem the most afraid. "He quit the very first challenge, it seems like everyone is going to be voting for him...

giving him exposure that he otherwise wouldn't get.The Reddit account continued: “I think there's a good chance that this was a calculated move, even more so if he's aware that Matt Hancock is joining soon."I'm not criticising him here - I think it's a smart decision if it was intentional and I'll be voting for him either way."The post created debate among other I’m a Celebrity viewers, with some admitting the possibility was real.One person wrote: "The cynic in me thought the exact same thing, although, can’t say I blame him really."A second added: "I mean it's possible but I would be willing to believe that it was a genuine reaction."However, some jumped to Babatunde’s defence, with one person typing: "You're on the edge of a building, he could just be scared and didn't want to do it."The original poster argued: "I agree that it could have been a genuine reaction - that’s why I said I think he might be manipulating the audience."The fan favourite challenge saw Babatunde approach the ledge nervously, while Loose Women star Charlene encouraged him to keep going."Come on, do it for your boy!" she told him while Ant and Dec added: "You can do it.""Come on Baba," Jill remarked as she waited for her turn to take the frightening walk."Just one foot in front of the other," Dec advised him, but the Celebrity Gogglebox star began take a step back."I can't do this," he replied.