FROM TEARS TO THE CROWN: AngryGinge’s Quiet Jab at Estranged Father After Historic Jungle Win Sends Fans Into Overdrive

Fresh off his unforgettable victory on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, AngryGinge — the 24-year-old streamer who went from council estate to national treasure — has taken what many fans believe is a pointed, emotional swipe at the father who walked out on him decades ago.

Morgan Burtwistle, known to millions as AngryGinge, was crowned King of the Jungle after a dominant public vote that saw him beat EastEnders actress Shona McGarty and fan favourite Tom Read Wilson. But just as the celebrations peaked, a subtle moment on Instagram reopened an old wound many didn’t know still lingered.

The Jab Heard Across Social Media

It began when a fan posted a viral meme: Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar, weeping as he watches videos of the daughter he essentially left behind. The caption read:

“AngryGinge’s dad watching himself walk out on the son who went on to win I’m A Celebrity.”

Instead of ignoring it, Ginge reposted the clip — and added just one response:

“HAHAHAHAHAHAH.”

A single laugh, but one loaded with a lifetime of meaning.

Moments later, he shared a casual photo of steak and chips, brushing off the emotional sting with typical Ginge humour. Fans immediately understood the subtext: this was a man acknowledging his past, without letting it define his triumph.

Raised By a Powerhouse Mother — And Proud of It

Throughout his time in the Jungle, Ginge spoke openly about being raised solely by his mother, Michelle, who appeared during one episode in one of the show’s most heartwarming reunions.

His father, a truck driver, left early in his childhood. He hasn’t been part of Morgan’s life since.

His repost wasn’t rage.
Not bitterness.
Just recognition — of who stayed, and who didn’t.

Ginge has often credited his mother for every success he has ever achieved, telling the Daily Mail:

“Anything I do that makes her proud is the best feeling in the world.”

He even admitted he knowingly sacrificed hundreds of thousands of pounds in lost streaming income just to join the show and give her the Australia trip she always dreamed of.

A Childhood of Hardship — A Victory Earned Through Grit

Growing up on a tight budget, supported solely by Michelle working three jobs, Ginge learned resilience early.
He lived in a council estate, shared meals stretched thin, and watched his mother choose work over rest to hold the family together.

That’s why fans embraced him so fiercely — because he carries his past with honesty, humour, and not a shred of self-pity.

The Moment He Nearly Quit — And What Changed Everything

In a shock admission, the star revealed he almost walked out just 10 days into the show:

“I had the taste of it. I was debating quitting… then I powered through.”

That decision changed the course of his career — and possibly the future of ITV’s casting strategy. His presence brought in a massive Gen Z audience, sending ratings soaring to the highest since 2022.

What’s Next For the New King of the Jungle?

Industry insiders say Ginge could easily dominate mainstream entertainment:

• TV presenting

• Brand partnerships

• Live shows

• Documentaries

• Or even a long-term ITV role

But for now, the internet king is taking a breath.

He told fans:

“I haven’t got a clue what’s next.”

What he does know is that everything he’s built — every win, every milestone — was for his mum, Michelle, and his sister, Tasha. Not for fame. Not for wealth.

And certainly not for anyone who left.