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Her millions of Gen Z fans and charismatic online persona made the TikTok sensation, Nella Rose, a dream signing for ITV’s I’m a Celebrity and a sure bet to make it to the final.
Before entering the Jungle, Ms Rose told the Mail: ‘People will understand why I have become successful and why viewers are into what I do just by spending time with me because my job is my personality.’
But the 26-year-old’s appearance on the show could not have gone more differently.
Less than two episodes in and Ms Rose has gone from TikTok sensation, with one million followers, to being declared ‘cancelled’ by her own fanbase following a bizarre outburst at her fellow campmate Fred Sirieix.
On Monday night in the camp the First Dates host, 51, was explaining his eye-sight was bad and lightheartedly joked it was because he was old enough to be her father.
Oh dear: I’m A Celeb’s Nella Rose has been cancelled by her own fans who have vowed to stop watching her content amid outrage over Tuesday night’s Dadgate row with Fred Sireux
Unfollowed: Less than two episodes in and Ms Rose has gone from TikTok sensation, with one million followers, to being declared ‘cancelled’ by her own fanbase
Career ending: Concerning for Ms Rose is the loss of support from people on TikTok and YouTube – where she earns most of her money – as she risks leaving to a depleted fanbase
According to Ms Rose, she found the comment ‘disrespectful’ because hours before she had opened up about how her father had died four years earlier.
The following morning she attacked him and said: ‘You turned around to me with an attitude and said, ‘You know I could be your dad, right?’ I don’t care how you said it to me, it’s disrespectful and I don’t want to talk to you. I don’t want to be around you.’
Visibly upset, the Maitre’d said: ‘If I made a faux pas, unwillingly, unconsciously, I am sorry. That’s all it was. I only said that in a way because I am older than you, I am 51 and you’re 26.’
She then fired back that he was ‘little girling’ her and accepted his apology but refused to eat any food he cooked or speak to him for the rest of the time there, ‘We’re not friends,’ she said.
Concerning for Ms Rose is the loss of support from people on TikTok and YouTube – where she earns most of her money – as she risks leaving the Jungle to a depleted primary fanbase.
The platforms have been flooded with videos of fans discussing the feud and most are in support of Mr Sirieix as the tide turns of public favour has turned against Ms Rose.
One person wrote: ‘Congrats Nella, you just ended your career in five minutes by overreacting because he’s old enough to be your dad. Cancelled.’
Another person on the platform wrote: ‘Unsubscribed on YouTube and unfollowed on here. Can’t be bothered with your negativity.’
Others have simply branded her ‘toxic’ while one person commented: ‘Nella’s managed to go from everyone loving her comedic reactions to take to be a spiteful child with no remorse even when Fred apologised.’
Thousands of viewers were left outraged by her reaction and flocked to Twitter calling her ‘childish’ and ‘entitled’ while others declared, ‘Fred for the win’.
Tense scenes: I’m A Celeb viewers urged producers to step in after Nellas ‘unacceptable’ outburst at Fred during Tuesday’s episode
Fuming: The influencer shocked viewers when she lashed out at Fred, 51, for claiming he could ‘be her father’ branding him a ‘weirdo’ and claiming she would not speak to him
Hosts Ant and Dec chimed in on the argument on their Instagram after the live show and said: ‘Poor Fred. She took that out of context didn’t she, it was out of proportion he was just going for a turn of phrase.’
The Maitre’d’s fiancée – known to the public as Fruitcake – wrote to his 900 thousand Instagram followers: ‘Tough watch for some of the show tonight but Fred made us so proud – we know his intention was never to upset anyone – Keep your head up Fred, we love you.’
Yet while she may be struggling to hold onto her TikTok followers, she’s managed to increase her Instagram presence.
After this year’s line-up was revealed on November 10, Nella’s Instagram account has seen an impressive increase in 98,000 followers, taking her up to one million.
This 11 percent increase makes Nella the contestant with the biggest follower increase so far.
In contrast, her sparring partner Fred has also seen an increase in followers, but by a smaller margin. He has gained 29,000 followers, which is just three percent more than at the beginning of the show.
As the youngest star to be in the show this year, it was hoped by ITV bosses that Nella’s vast internet fame would attract millions of young viewers to the reality show.
READ MORE: The story behind Dadgate and why a painful family tragedy sparked THAT row between Nella Rose and Fred Sirieix
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Renowned as a much-loved content creator she gained success by posting videos to YouTube of her with her friends doing their makeup on camera and discussing topics such as ‘Growing up in an African household’.
She’s accumulated an incredible 750,000 YouTube subscribers with a whopping 81 million views but it appears she has put this success in jeopardy.
The social media star has previously spoken about her tragic past with the devastating loss of both parents plunging her and her older brother into homelessness while she was at university.
Nella, whose full name is Ornella Rose Hollela, previously told her TikTok followers: ‘When you’re an immigrant, have been homeless, lost both parents, family have disowned you, constantly body shamed but God continues to bless you.’
She has opened up on the trauma of her mother Eseho Omolongo’s sudden death in 2016, revealing she died in her arms and describing it as the worst thing that has ever happened to her.
And further tragedy hit Nella when four years later in 2020, her father Kamango Paul Hollela also passed away – leading her to pen an emotional tribute where she spoke of his suffering and pledged to make him the ‘proudest dad’.
Nella, of Congolese descent, arrived in the UK from Belgium at the age of seven with her mother and older brother Albert.
Set on losing her thick French accent, the I’m A Celebrity contestant would watch videos of Ant and Dec while growing up in north-west London to adopt a British accent.
After her mother died unexpectedly in 2016, the council took back the family home from the teenager and her brother, leaving Nella to live at her accommodation in Leicester University or with friends.
Heartbreaking: Nella’s father Kamango Paul Hollela died tragically in 2020, four years after her mother died in her arms
Nella’s father Kamango Paul Hollela then also tragically died four years after her mother. After his death, she penned a poignant Instagram post to him saying: ‘Rest in Peace Daddy.
‘Watching you suffer for the past month has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life but at least you’re not in pain anymore.
‘Gonna make you the proudest dad ever in the years to come because I know you’re still by side every step of the way.’
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I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
