Ruby Wax has taken aim at her I’m A Celebrity campmate Shona McGarty, accusing the actress of being “self-centered” during the now-infamous contraband saga and suggesting that her behavior in camp had drifted into a sense of “entitlement.” Ruby, who became the fifth contestant to leave the series on Wednesday night, did not hold back as she reflected on tension inside the jungle and revealed why Shona’s actions frustrated her more than viewers may have realized at home.
The 72-year-old comedian explained that she was especially stunned when Shona failed to share a portion of butter she had discovered in the food trunk. According to Ruby, the moment wasn’t merely about a missing ingredient—it symbolized a shift in Shona’s demeanor. Ruby recalled that at the beginning of the show, Shona had appeared reserved, anxious, and somewhat closed off. But as the days progressed, Ruby said she watched her campmate gradually change into someone far more assertive, even edging toward what Ruby described as “entitlement.” She insisted that this transformation, paired with Shona’s decision to keep the butter to herself, didn’t sit well with her or others in camp.
The butter incident unfolded after YouTuber Angry Ginge placed it in the trunk, hoping to give campmates a small treat amid their rice-and-beans diet. Instead, Shona was spotted secretly stirring it into her food on a Sunday without alerting anyone else, eventually being confronted and forced to confess. Ruby said she found the whole episode baffling, particularly in a setting where the group heavily relied on sharing and supporting one another through hunger, exhaustion, and endless trials.
Ruby also took aim at Shona’s earlier stunt involving a can of air freshener. Shona had taken the spray from a luxury trial loo and smuggled it back to camp, later admitting the act during an amnesty. Ruby found this decision both absurd and infuriating, questioning why anyone would prioritize the smell of the dunny over securing something genuinely useful. The comedian was blunt, calling the toilet a “hole full of filth” and insisting that a deodorizing mist was hardly worth the risk. Had she witnessed Shona taking it in real time, Ruby claimed she would have “ripped it out of her hand.” She joked that if anyone was going to smuggle something, it should have been something practical—gum, mouthwash, or even a tablet to clean their clothing, which, as she reminded, they wore unwashed for nearly two weeks.
Ruby emphasized that she herself had followed the rules in camp far more carefully than some of the others. She claimed that the extent of contraband sneaking genuinely took her by surprise, and she was especially shocked to learn that Alex Scott—whom she described as refined and well-mannered—had managed to sneak in sachets of salt and pepper inside her socks. That move eventually cost the camp a star during one of their meals, serving as punishment for breaking the rules. What baffled Ruby most, however, was that nobody seemed to share any of these hidden treats, something she said revealed a deeper truth about human nature. “People are greedy at their core,” she remarked, suggesting the contraband fiasco exposed cracks in the group dynamics.
When Ruby’s name was announced as the next star to leave the competition, many viewers—and her own campmates—were visibly emotional. Ginge buried his head in his hands, and actress Lisa Riley broke down in tears. Ruby had spent 19 days immersed in the intensity of jungle life, forming bonds she described as deeply meaningful and surprisingly profound. She even joked to her husband, TV producer Ed Bye, that being voted out felt like being “torn from her family.” To Ruby, the camp had begun to resemble a bizarre but tightly knit cult—one where the contestants had grown so accustomed to each other’s presence and the constant filming that they eventually forgot the cameras were even there. With inhibitions dissolved, they found themselves talking and behaving far more freely than they expected.
She cited her now-notorious moment shaving Lisa as proof of just how little shame remained among the group by the end of her stay. These sorts of experiences, she said, created a strange intimacy that only those inside the camp could understand.
Ruby also addressed rumors swirling around a possible romance between Shona and rapper Aitch. Fans had been buzzing for days after the pair were seen play fighting and cuddling during moments between trials. Aitch had even joked that he had a “soft spot” for Shona, further fueling speculation. Ruby admitted that she tried to nudge the pair toward a flirtation, asking each of them about their feelings in an attempt to spark a jungle love story. But according to Ruby, Shona made it privately clear that Aitch simply wasn’t her type.
In unseen moments off-camera, Ruby said Shona confessed she preferred physically larger, more muscular men—someone whose size made her feel more feminine. Ruby explained that the difference in their backgrounds, ages, and energy also played a role, and that despite fans’ excitement, a romantic storyline was never truly on the horizon. She stated firmly that the age gap between 25-year-old Aitch and 34-year-old Shona was yet another reason the connection was unlikely to go anywhere.
During her time in the jungle, Ruby became unexpectedly close to Ginge. Their friendship formed early in the series during a gruesome trial that left both of them rattled. Ruby described their bond as a form of “trauma bonding,” something that emerged from facing the visceral and often unsettling tasks the show is known for. She praised Ginge’s resilience, humor, and heart, saying she believed he had all the qualities needed to become the next King of the Jungle. She voiced strong support for him, expressing hope that viewers would get behind him as the competition reached its final stretch.
After her eviction, Ruby reunited with her husband Ed on the iconic I’m A Celebrity bridge, where emotional farewells and triumphant exits have become symbolic moments for each cast member. She appeared elated yet nostalgic, reflecting on the surreal nature of leaving the camp after nearly three weeks and returning to reality. The reunion marked a transition back to comfort, though Ruby suggested part of her would miss the wild unpredictability and camaraderie of camp life.
While she acknowledged the chaos, hunger, and constant rule-breaking, Ruby maintained that the show’s environment fostered personal growth in unexpected ways. Even with her criticisms of Shona, she recognized that everyone in camp was pushed to their limit and reacted in ways they likely never would in the outside world. Still, she insisted that fairness and sharing mattered deeply to her, especially in such harsh conditions—and that was why the butter incident, among others, left such a lasting impression.
As the series moves toward its finale, Ruby’s insights have peeled back a layer of the show that audiences rarely get to see: the complicated relationships, the shifting power dynamics, and the subtle betrayals that unfold behind the laughter and celebrity trials. Her departure has sparked discussion among fans, many of whom appreciated her candidness and comedic spirit throughout the season.
Though no longer in the jungle, Ruby’s commentary continues to add fuel to conversations about the remaining campmates, their behavior, and what might unfold before a new King or Queen of the Jungle is crowned. And despite the controversies she highlighted, Ruby made one thing clear: her time on I’m A Celebrity was unforgettable—messy, emotional, chaotic, and full of unexpected bonds that will likely follow her long after the cameras stop rolling.
