Fans gush over FAKE influencer planted among the stars on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! fans gush over FAKE influencer planted among the stars – with many comparing him to iconic Schitt’s Creek character David Rose


On Monday’s premiere episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, one of the stars was not who he seemed. 

An actor playing a fake influencer has been planted among the cast – with contestant Poh Ling Yeow tasked with convincing the others he’s the real deal. 

Known as ‘The David’, the phoney Instagram celebrity made his way into the camp on Monday with the rest of the cast. 

Who? On Monday’s premiere episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, one of the stars was not who he seemed

And fans watching at home were quick to share their enjoyment of the twist in this year’s season. 

‘The David is an absolute icon already’ Tweeted one person, while another added, ‘Love David’s sensible shoes for the outback!’ 

‘Oh, I love ‘The David’ in all the white suit with the sharp glittery blue eyeliner… (secret mission) on,’ someone else added. 

Her job: An actor playing a fake influencer has been planted among the stars - with contestant Poh Ling Yeow  (pictured) tasked with convincing the others he's the real deal

Her job: An actor playing a fake influencer has been planted among the stars – with contestant Poh Ling Yeow  (pictured) tasked with convincing the others he’s the real deal

Famous: Known as 'The David', the phoney Instagram celebrity made his way into the camp on Monday with the rest of the cast

Famous: Known as ‘The David’, the phoney Instagram celebrity made his way into the camp on Monday with the rest of the cast

Another said: ‘I thought I’d hate this whole David shenanigan but honestly? he’s giving what needs to be gave’.  

Many compared him iconic character David Rose from the comedy series Schitt’s Creek and wondered if there was a deliberate resemblance. 

‘Was the inspiration for The David, this magnificent man? I’m here for it,’ one asked alongside an image of actor Dan Levy, who plays David Rose on the show. 

Wow! Fans watching at home were quick to share their enjoyment of the twist in this year's season.  Many compared him iconic character David Rose from the comedy series Schitt's Creek and wondered if there was a deliberate resemblance

Wow! Fans watching at home were quick to share their enjoyment of the twist in this year’s season.  Many compared him iconic character David Rose from the comedy series Schitt’s Creek and wondered if there was a deliberate resemblance

Another heartily agreed, and also shared a gif of Dan Levy: ‘The OG David walked so The David could run.’ 

One more asked: ‘Was The David based off The Actual David?’ again with a Schitt’s Creek image alongside it.

If MasterChef star Poh can convince the campers that The David is a real celebrity, she will win food for their dinner.  

Eat up: If MasterChef star Poh can convince the campers that The David is a real celebrity, she will win food for their dinner

Eat up: If MasterChef star Poh can convince the campers that The David is a real celebrity, she will win food for their dinner

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