m A Celebrity promised chaos with its new Rivals twist — but no one expected the most gut-wrenching moment of the series to come from a single, quiet scene: Martin Kemp, 64, sitting on the cold jungle floor, wincing as he tried to lace his boots.
The internet hasn’t been the same since.
Doomsville: The Jungle’s Most Brutal Punishment Yet
Win City looks like a jungle palace — neon lights, soft pillows, warm duvets.
But Doomsville?
A nightmare.
Concrete-like bunks.
Paper-thin groundsheets.
Cold air seeping into every joint.
And that’s where Martin ended up — not on a bed, not even on a bunk, but flat on the ground, with nothing but a flimsy mat keeping him from the dirt.
“My hips… yeah.” — The Moment That Broke Viewers
In the early hours, Tom Read Wilson asked gently:
“How did you sleep, mate?”
Martin tried to smile, but couldn’t hide the pain:
“I’m a bit sore. My hips… yeah.”
Later in the Bush Telegraph, he admitted:
“Sleeping on the floor just hurts you physically. Your knees, your hips… everything’s out of place. I’m trying my hardest to get out of here.”
Meanwhile, younger campmates Kelly Brook và Shona McGarty were safely tucked into the bunks — though even those were barely better.
But viewers couldn’t look past one thing:
Why was the oldest contestant sleeping on the ground?
The Internet Exploded: “He doesn’t deserve this treatment!”
Within minutes of the episode airing, social media erupted with anger and sympathy:
“Why is Martin Kemp on the floor?! He needs proper support at his age.”
“This is actually upsetting to watch.”
“Someone should’ve swapped with him. Come on, that’s basic respect!”
Some fans even accused producers of going too far with the Rivals twist — pushing physical endurance to a point many felt was unfair for a 64-year-old star.
A Competition… or a Health Risk?
The Rivals format has officially crossed from “fun challenge” into “viewer concern.”
With the jungle days getting tougher and Doomsville living conditions showing no mercy, fans are worried about how long Martin can keep going without risking real injury.
And unless he fights his way back to Win City, the floor might be waiting for him again tonight — a thought that’s turning into the most emotional storyline of the season.
One Thing Is Clear
I’m A Celebrity wanted drama…
But this wasn’t the drama viewers signed up for.
This was empathy.
This was pain.
This was Britain rallying around a national treasure who deserved better.
For many fans, seeing Martin Kemp hurting wasn’t entertainment — it was a wake-up call.
And now, they’re watching not for the trials, not for the twists, but for one thing:
To make sure he gets out of Doomsville and back into the comfort he desperately needs.
