During a recent episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Ant McPartlin revealed he was moved to tears after watching Barry McGuigan discuss the devastating loss of his daughter, Danika, who died from cancer at 33 in 2019. Ant, now a new father, admitted that the heart-wrenching scene had deeply affected him.
Speaking on the spin-off show I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked, Ant described how previewing the emotional footage earlier in the day left him in tears. He praised McGuigan for his bravery and the supportive campmates, calling it an emotional and powerful moment that resonated with many viewers.
The episode has been widely praised for showcasing raw vulnerability and the importance of sharing grief publicly. Fans lauded both Ant and the show for normalizing emotional expression on such a significant platform.