'I'm A Celebrity' viewers and camp-mates rally around 'The Chase' star Anne Hegerty
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here contestant Anne Hegerty got the support of both her camp-mates and viewers as she broke down during her first night in the jungle.
Anne, star of ITV gameshow The Chase, and also known as The Governess, has Asperger’s, and admitted that on her arrival at the camp that there would be many things that could become a ‘source of stress’ around her.
She eventually broke down, telling her other camp-mates: “I’m just really, really close to saying I can’t do this.”
As she did, Inbetweeners star Emily Atack and X Factor singer Fleur East were among those comforting her.
“I do respond well to structure. I think it will be quite structured in there. I will understand, ‘at this time I have to fetch wood and water’, doing that will make sense,” she had said earlier.
“But being surrounded by people I can’t get away from, or those who talk all the time, can be a source of stress.”
The National Autistic Society – Asperger’s is among the syndromes on the Autism spectrum – were among the first to offer their support, tweeting:
Lovely to see everyone supporting each other.
We are backing @anne_hegerty all the way on her #imaceleb journey. https://t.co/YbmT461Vgr
— National Autistic Society (@Autism) November 18, 2018
Professional rugby ref Alex Lambe also pitched in, adding that Anne had supported him in the past too.
I myself was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome a few years ago. I understand how Anne feels. She is an incredible person and she is the person who gave me the confidence to speak about my diagnosis to other people. Anne is a fantastic role model to me. The Governess is amazing! https://t.co/UF0wW08FVO
— Alex Lambe 🏉 (@RugbyLambo) November 19, 2018
Viewers, including X Factor and Big Brother star Rylan Clarke, also offered support, as did those with Asperger’s and parents of children with Asperger’s.
Ohhhhh not my Anne Hegerty. WE LOVE YOU ANNE 😥😥😥you can do it!!!! X #ImACeleb
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) November 18, 2018
Not gonna lie, I know I’m gonna be LIVING for Anne Hegerty in the jungle #ImACeleb
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) November 18, 2018
As a parent of autistic children I know some of the difficulties they have to face in day to day life and watching @imacelebrity I have full respect for Anne Hegerty. Hoping this is going to be a amazing journey for her.
— Mrs C (@Nikkijcole1980) November 18, 2018
Anne Hegerty the only 10/10 on #imacelebrity2018
— Chris (@ChrisTS__) November 18, 2018
How amazing is Anne Hegerty like never once did I know she had Austim just taught she was a brainbox lived her whole life without realising she had it till her 40s just shows you can do anything in life nothing defines you
— lauren✨ (@laurenb21xo) November 18, 2018
Say what you want but going into the camp when you have Aspergers and don't like being out of your comfort zone is bloody amazing.
As is the fact that Harry Redknapp actually knows who she is. #ImACeleb #TeamAnne #AnneHegerty
— teamanne (@teamanne2) November 18, 2018
Anne Hegerty just broke my heart I just want to give her a hug 😭 Anne must be protected at all costs #ImACeleb
— eleanor 🍁 (@lifeofeleanorm) November 18, 2018
On a serious note though, hats off to Anne Hegerty for giving #ImACeleb a go, given the fact she’s on the autistic spectrum. The fact that’s being so brave in stepping outside of her comfort zone just makes me love her even more! 💛 pic.twitter.com/1KByN6Qklj
— Steven Bonaventure x (@absolutegazelle) November 18, 2018
Stay strong, Anne!
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