In the United Kingdom, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recently addressed a long-standing feud with Kelly Brook during the aftershow Unpacked for I’m a Celebrity. The discussions sparked as they reflected on a segment where McPartlin allegedly criticized Brook’s cooking skills while she was a contestant in the 2025 series. This alludes to a history where Brook was once a judge on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, but was dismissed after just a week, with tensions brewing mainly due to misunderstandings regarding her role and the hosts' displeasure about her being hired without prior consultation. McPartlin jokingly said the cooking wasn’t awful, but added that it was poorly executed, which prompted laughter from Donnelly who then asked if McPartlin had an issue with Brook. McPartlin quickly dismissed the suggestion, asserting he had no problem with her. Yet, this interaction highlighted the tension stemming from Brook's brief stint on Britain’s Got Talent, where she questioned the roles of Ant and Dec. Her evident lack of familiarity with their brand left a negative impression. Donnelly, in a memoir, called into question Brook’s hiring as a judge, noting their surprise and annoyance about the addition of a fourth judge to the panel, as it complicated dynamics and communication. This was underscored by Brook’s admission that she felt unwelcome from the start, sensing that her presence didn’t sit well with the established duo. Piers Morgan, another judge during those times, corroborated Brook's feelings, suggesting the tension was palpable and that she felt isolated after her departure due to the hosts' alleged influence. Thus, the recent revelations on the aftershow rekindled this old feud, as viewers are reminded of the precarious relationship between Brook and Ant and Dec. Their lighthearted banter about the rivalry almost trivializes the past grievances, yet indicates that the sentiment has not entirely dissipated, stirring interest as to how their interactions will evolve through the ongoing reality show's airing.