A body language expert has given their insight into Ant McPartlin's feelings towards Dean McCullough on I'm A Celebrity.
ITV jungle show fans reckon they've noticed signs that Ant isn't too keen on Dean. The pair have crossed paths numerous times this series, with Dean being the public's choice for almost every Bushtucker trial.
A notably tense moment occurred last night when Ant admitted he wouldn't be following Dean on social media. The radio DJ appeared taken aback, but Ant maintained it was all in jest.
Body language specialist Inbaal Hongiman has now scrutinised the scenes and identified some unmistakable hints that Ant harbours a 'distaste' for Dean he can't conceal, reports the Express.
Speaking on behalf of Slingo, she detailed: "As Dean disembarks from his successful bushtucker trial, at first glance it seems that Ant's distaste towards him has become more pronounced.
"Both Ant and Dec applaud the DJ as he approaches, but Ant's claps are slower and continue longer, giving the insulting effect of a 'slow clap' which expresses displeasure."
She continued: "Just in case Dean didn't pick up on that, Ant performs another little 'slow clap', and then folds his arms. The arm folding is a defensive move, effectively 'closing off' the presenter, indicating that he doesn't want to engage with Dean at all."
However, according to the expert, Ant manages to put his annoyance aside.
She commented: "However, that animosity is momentary, and immediately after, Ant is his jovial self again with Dean, lowering his arms and even lacing them behind his back to create a more approachable body language."
"It would appear that Ant is playful in his ribbing of the Radio 1 star, and he views Dean as entertaining, not annoying."
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