In a moment that left viewers both puzzled and intrigued, Declan Donnelly appeared to pause during a live broadcast to check his phone, prompting a wave of speculation across social media.
During a recent episode of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, as the show returned from a commercial break, Dec was seen glancing at his phone and chuckling before delivering a cryptic comment: “Well, that was unexpected.” The brief interruption caught the attention of fans, many of whom took to Twitter to express their curiosity.
One viewer tweeted, “Did Dec just get a surprise text on live TV? That reaction was priceless!” Another added, “Rewound it three times—what was on that phone?”
While the exact content of the message remains unknown, some fans speculated that it might have been a lighthearted text from co-host Ant McPartlin or a production team member. Others wondered if it was related to an inside joke or a spontaneous moment shared among the crew.
This isn’t the first time Dec has had an unexpected on-air moment. In a previous live broadcast, he made an accidental double entendre while discussing the original jungle camp, leading to laughter and second-hand embarrassment among his colleagues. The Sun
As of now, neither Dec nor the show’s producers have provided an explanation for the incident. However, the moment has added another layer of intrigue to the show’s live broadcasts, reminding audiences of the unpredictability that comes with live television.
Note: The information provided is based on viewer observations and has not been confirmed by Declan Donnelly or the production team.