Irish I’m A Celebrity contestant Nadia Forde has caused controversy just one day into the ITV reality show.
Nadia, 25, entered the jungle last night and while internet users have praised her for her good looks and charming personality, most people were asking why she was in the jungle at all.
Internet users were quick to blast the model, questioning how she got on to the series, after she told cameras she had a reality show in Ireland.
“I’m Irish and 99% of the people I know are. Not one of us has heard of Nadia Forde or any reality show she’s been in. In any country,” one TV fan wrote.
I’m A Celeb: Nadia joined the series last night
Nadia was referring to her four-part documentary on 3e called Nadia Goes To Hollywood, but most people didn’t seem to know the show.
“Nobody in Ireland knows who Nadia Forde is either so let’s all be confused together across the globe,” another wrote.
Even celebrities have been weighing in on Nadia’s casting in the show.
Last night on the after show hosted by Laura Whitmore, TV host Eamonn Holmes said no one had heard of her.
“Who is she?” Eamonn asked the panel.
Confused: Eamonn said no one knows Nadia Forde
“Not even Rory McIlroy knows who she is. No one in Ireland knows who she is,” he added.
Laura retorted that Nadia was “a model in Ireland” but when asked if she knew her Laura said she hadn’t “been home in a while”.
Meanwhile Westlife star Nicky Byrne also admitted to not knowing the model turned singer.
“Nadia, it’s great she’s flying the flag for Ireland but I don’t know her,” he said on The Nicky Byrne Show on 2FM.
Support: Nadia’s model pals have been wishing her luck
But while some celebs have been left confused, Nadia’s model friends have been supporting her.
Dublin model Lynn Kelly wished her luck on her Twitter page while former Miss World Rosanna Davison also showed her support.
“Very best of luck to @NadiaForde on @imacelebrity!!,” Rosanna wrote.
Nadia Goes To Hollywood will be aired again this Sunday on 3e.
