I’m A Celebrity viewers were surprised by a talent that Barry McGuigan has showcased in camp amid some fans noting that he has a connection to the Eurovision Song Contest
Campmate Barry McGuigan impressed I’m A Celebrity viewers this week with a talent that he showcased in camp.
Tuesday night’s episode of the ITV show showed the group bushtucker trial Fright Bus, which resulted in the campmates winning prizes. McFly member Danny Jones received a guitar and later led a singalong to the band’s song Shine A Light.
Radio presenters Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom took turns to sing a solo, before former professional boxer Barry surprised the camp with his vocal abilities. Reverend Richard Coles said: “Revelation of the evening, [Barry] can sing like a canary, it was lovely.”
It wasn’t just those in camp who were impressed, with some viewers taking to X, formerly Twitter, to share their reactions following the scene. One wrote: “Omg Barry has some voice.” Another said: “Who knew? [Barry] has decent pipes!! Go for it Bazza!” A third commented: “A star is born. Who knew [Barry] was a singer in the making.”
“Barry actually has a nice voice,” someone wrote on the platform. Another viewer said: “Barry can sing!” Whilst a sixth person reacted: “Barry serving vocals.” Another fan teased: “Sorry who’s in Mcfly, Danny or Barry?! It’s giving vocalsssssss.”
Sharing their thoughts, one person said: “We’ve had to listen Dean singing when Melvin and Barry can sing like that?? Cmon lads.” Another fan commented: “[Barry] McGuigan singing McFly is one of the most wholesome of things.”
Others suggested that it was no surprise, reminding that Barry’s late father Pat McGuigan was a singer. Pat notably represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1968 with the song Chance of a Lifetime. He placed fourth at the contest in the UK, which was won by Spain’s Massiel with La La La.
One viewer commented following the scene on I’m A Celebrity this week: “Of course Barry can sing, his dad represented Oireland at Eurovision ’68.” Another said: “Barry’s father being a eurovision participant makes so much sense.”
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