Ant and Dec hit with backlash for comment about Janice Dickinson's appearance

Ant and Dec have faced backlash for their comment about Janice Dickinson's appearance on new spin-off I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.

You can see what you think of their quip below:

The first group of famous faces appeared on our screens on Monday night (24 April) and unlike the original voting format, the celebs will compete to be crowned winner of ITV's new all-star season.

The special ‘legends’ edition of the show saw the return of American model Janice Dickinson, who first appeared on I'm A Celeb back in 2007.

The former model certainly made her mark during her last appearance on the show after setting the record for the most Bushtucker Trials completed by one campmate (10), although former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas has since topped that with 12.

Dickinson finished runner-up as Christopher Biggins was crowned King of the Jungle.

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Upon her return, the 68-year-old mocked Ant and Dec over their 'prison' style outfits.

As the celebs arrived, the duo went to greet the group as Janice joked: "My boyfriends. I missed you so much. You look younger."

Dec replies: "So do you! You have got no idea how excited we are to see you all again."

Stepping back, Janice looks them up and down, and jokes: "That's what you wear?

"You look like you are in prison!"

Laughing at her honesty, Ant replied: "Thanks, Janice. We are in South Africa, this is like safari wear."

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It seems the famous pair were also up for a bit of banter and while recording a link to the next segment of the show, they joked about the model's 'new' facial features.

They highlighted that ‘some of her face is familiar’ and suggested that she has had a lot of work done.

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The comment didn't go down too well with some sections of social media, with one person tweeting: "Ant and Dec COMING for Janice …."

Another said: "Not @antanddec roasting Janice Dickinson's plastic surgery."

Tyla has contacted ITV, Janice Dickinson and Ant and Dec's representatives for comment.

The first nine headed for South Africa are going to be Amir Khan, Jordan Banjo, Helen Flanagan, Vorderman, Fatima Whitbread, Paul Burrell, Phil Tufnell, Dickinson and Shaun Ryder.

You can catch up on the show on ITV1 & ITVX.

Topics: Im A Celebrity

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