The Tough-Talking Streamer’s Voice Cracks at the Mention of His Mother – Revealing a Heartbreaking Family Story That’s Become His Driving Force in the Jungle

 Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle) has spent years building a persona of unshakeable bravado in front of millions of Twitch and YouTube viewers, but in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, one name is enough to crack the armour: his mum, Michelle. The 24-year-old streamer from Salford, known for his fiery rants and zero-filter humour, has been caught multiple times with his voice trembling the instant Michelle is mentioned – a split-second vulnerability that has melted hearts across Britain and turned him from “angry lad” into the nation’s most unexpectedly emotional campmate.

The turning point came during Tuesday night’s episode when Ginge, fresh from another stomach-churning trial, sat by the fire with Dean McCullough and Oti Mabuse. Dean asked casually, “What’s the first thing you’re doing when you get out?” Without hesitation, Ginge replied, “Seeing me mum. She’s everything.” His voice cracked on the last word. The camp fell silent. Even the crickets seemed to pause.

Later, in the Bush Telegraph, Ginge opened up properly for the first time. “People think I’m this loud, angry guy all the time, but when it comes to me mum… I just can’t.” He wiped his eyes quickly, trying to laugh it off, but the camera caught the tremble in his lip. “She’s had it tough. Really tough. And I’m doing this for her.”

The real reason, revealed in a tearful confessional that aired last night, stunned viewers. Michelle Burtwistle, 48, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2022 while Ginge was still grinding as a small-time streamer. She kept it quiet for months so he could focus on building his career. “She was having chemo while I was screaming at FIFA on stream,” he said, voice breaking. “She’d sit there with a beanie on, pretending she was just tired. I only found out when I came home early one day and saw the hospital letters.”

Michelle is now in remission, but the medical bills and lost work left the family in serious debt. Ginge’s jungle fee – rumoured to be six figures – plus any prize money from potential sponsorships, is earmarked to clear it completely and give his mum the chance to retire early from her cleaning job. “She sacrificed everything for me,” he said. “I’m not leaving this jungle without winning for her. She deserves the world.”

The confession has transformed public perception. #GingeForMum has trended for 48 hours straight, with over 3.1 million posts. Fans who once called him “too loud” are now flooding his old streams with donations and messages: “Your mum raised a king.” Even rival streamers like KSI tweeted: “Big respect, Ginge. This one’s for Michelle.”

In camp, the revelation has softened even the toughest personalities. Reverend Richard Coles admitted he cried in the diary room, while Oti Mabuse has started calling him “my little warrior.” When Ginge won nine stars in Wednesday’s trial – despite vomiting twice – the camp erupted in cheers, chanting “For Michelle!”

As the final looms, one thing is clear: Angry Ginge walked in as a meme, but he’s playing for something far bigger than clout. And Britain is rooting for him – and his mum – like never before.