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Dr Alex posts joke tweet as he relates to John Barrowman’s sunburn on I'm A Celebrity

John Barrowman and Alex George (Picture: Rex Features)

Love Island's Dr Alex George has reached out to I’m A Celebrity’s John Barrowman to offer a supportive message about his sunburn.

Barrowman was pulled up by viewers for getting a little more red-faced than anticipated ahead of his I'm A Celebrity debut on Sunday night - and factor 50 fan George couldn’t help but relate.

The 27-year-old tweeted his support for the Torchwood star, jokingly telling him to “stay strong”.

He wrote: “Hey @JohnBarrowman I know how it feels to suffer from sunburn on national television.

“Stay strong my man, we are rooting for you! #ImACeleb.”

Fans backed the support as they related to “pale people problems.”

Awkward: George became known for his sunburnt skin on the show(ITV)

One user tweeted: “You should of had a sun umbrella at all times that’s what I have to do the sun burns me like a vampire lol.”

Another commented: “Is it wrong as soon as I saw his sunburn already, I instantly thought of you?"

A third added: “I feel u. Pale people problems.”

The tweet comes after George built up a reputation on Love Island for “needing sunscreen”.

Dr Alex George reveals skin condition

He later revealed he suffers from a medical condition which affects the hue of his skin.

Barrowman is among a host of stars who have entered the jungle, including Harry Redknapp, Sair Khan, Nick Knowles, Fleur East, James McVey, Emily Atack, Anne Hegerty, Malique Thompson-Dwyer and Rita Simons.

The show saw This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby make her debut in the jungle alongside Declan Donnelly.

Her appearance left fans divided, with some even calling for Ant McPartlin to return to the show.

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