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Vickie Scullard

I’m A Celebrity viewers call for Andy Whyment’s Mr Brightside to be Christmas Number One

Can Andy Whyment do no wrong?

Not only is he keeping I’m A Celebrity viewers entertained with his amusing antics in the jungle - the Caitlyn Jenner double act anyone? - but it turns out he can sing too.

Coronation Street fans will of course be au fait with Andy’s pipes - his character Kirk Sutherland famously sang A Nice Pair Of Puppies to his cobbles missus Beth Tinker.

But the actor surpassed himself on Wednesday night with his rendition of The Killers anthem Mr Brightside - and viewers were so impressed they have called for it to be released in time for Christmas.

I’m A Celebrity viewers call for Andy Whyment’s Mr Brightside to be Christmas Number One (ITV)

The campmates had earlier taken part in a pantomime challenge called Critterella before they were given a ‘wrap party’ treat which consisted of chips, drinks - and karaoke.

Andy was straight away up for having a go, and while the campmates were not exactly that excited by this initially, by the end they were all up and dancing.

Other songs included Jacqueline Jossa and Kate Garraway singing Girls Aloud’s Sound Of The Underground and Roman Kemp singing his dad’s Spandau Ballet classic Gold.

I’m A Celebrity viewers call for Andy Whyment’s Mr Brightside to be Christmas Number One (ITV)

On Twitter, fans were loving the performances - but it was Andy’s that everyone was talking about.

One said: “Petition for Andy’s Mr Brightside cover to be released as an official single and get the Christmas number #1.

“Pls and thanks,

“The British public x”

A second urged: “Release Andy’s version of Mr Brightside for the Christmas no 1.”

A third posted: “Thought Andy couldn’t get any better and then he opens his mouth and sings Mr Brightside.”

Another added: “ANDY PLAYING AND SINGING MR BRIGHTSIDE. WHAT AN ICON.”

I’m A Celebrity continues tonight on ITV.

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