I'm a Celeb's John and Anne bond over loving Doctor Who
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! viewers were so thrilled when Anne Hegerty discovered she had one of Doctor Who's most popular companions of all-time in her corner on Wednesday (November 21).
Since entering the jungle, Anne has inspired so many by discussing autism and giving her all in a very difficult Bushtucker trial under adverse circumstances - but she's also been really struggling to keep going.
Anne is also a Doctor Who super-fan, and recently revealed to Digital Spy that she'd "love" to play a Slitheen in the series opposite The Chase co-star Bradley Walsh on the BBC series in the future.
In Wednesday's episode, viewers saw fellow camper John Barrowman really make an effort to lift her spirits, firstly by giving up his bed in Croc Creek for her. He also bonded with her over their shared love of Doctor Who.
John has famously played The Doctor's time-travelling companion Captain Jack Harkness in both Doctor Who and spin-off Torchwood, and has recently been publicly been campaigning to return to the role on telly.
Chatting about their shared love of the science fiction show, John gave Anne a big high-five when she shared that her all-time favourite Doctor is his long-time co-star David Tennant.
"If you need a hand, just holler and The Captain will come and help you," he promised her.
.@JohnBarrowman bringing the positive vibes! #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/JSgF5DtfwN
- I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) November 21, 2018
In the Bush Telegraph, John actually choked up as he relayed how much it meant to him to see Anne's mood brighten: "There was one point where her face lit up, and that was very nice to see... I'm just a big soppy cow!"
His kindness proved that John is a hero both on-screen and off:
OMG John Barrowman and Anne Hegarty talking about Doctor Who. I don’t care who wins I just want them to become besties. #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/qlsSXNJnRW
- Kate Lawler (@katelawler) November 21, 2018
#ImACeleb the uk when john said he wants to make anne happy pic.twitter.com/nb0gPryCSU
- jack.c (@spongebobblob) November 21, 2018
John and Anne geeking out over Dr Who together is cute af #ImACeleb
- Lauren (@lifewithIauren) November 21, 2018
Anne & John talking about #DoctorWho was so cute! #TeamAnne #imaceleb
- Team Anne Hegerty (@GovernessAnne) November 21, 2018
JOHN AND ANNE SHARING THEIR LOVE OF DOCTOR WHO AND DAVID TENNANT I LOVE #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/HAiDkKVG21
- *⋆˚ellie (@griiffinskane) November 21, 2018
Watching Anne & John bond over #DoctorWho like... #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/W9n9uOpi2O
- Sarah Doran (@sarahisnothere) November 21, 2018
Anne and John 💕💕💕 #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/CVKJf3aBu2
- PrettyLittleThing (@OfficialPLT) November 21, 2018
anne and john bonding over dr who is the purest thing ever #ImACeleb
- 𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗 ♡ 𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚍 ! (@bobohwo) November 21, 2018
Quick, get these two a TARDIS!
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here continues on Thursday (November 22) at 9pm on ITV, and is followed immediately by Extra Camp on ITV2.
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