I’M A CELEBRITY’S Barry McGuigan broke down in tears on today’s Good Morning Britain as he remembered his late daughter.
The boxing legend was initially in high spirits as he spoke to Rob Rinder and Kate Garraway from the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel in Surfers Paradise.
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Barry McGuigan teared up talking about his late daughter on GMBCredit: GMB
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The I’m A Celeb star bravely shared his feelings with the nationCredit: GMB
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Barry with Danika in 2008Credit: PA:Press Association
But Barry, who was evicted last night along with Maura Higgins in a double elimination, grew emotional later in the conversation.
His daughter Danika died from bowel cancer five years ago, aged just 33.
This morning, he tearfully said: “It’s the single most devastating thing that’s happened to me.
“Losing my daughter was dreadful. I never recovered from it.
“It’s important I do chat about it. I know she’s there somewhere.
“Her life was so sad, the most important time in her life when things were looking great, she got cancer and died.
“In time, we learn how to deal with it. Danny had similar issues in his life.”
Fans were furious that the show had asked him such questions about his daughter.
One wrote on X: “You set Barry up there.”
“Poor Barry,” another chimed in.
A third tweeted: “Oh Barry sending love to you and your wife and family, losing a child is the worst thing anyone can go through.”
The boxer was praised earlier in the series for opening up about the tragedy to his campmates.
Barry also praised the McFly lad kindness and said he was backing him for jungle glory.
Last night an emotional Danny said Barry was like a father to him, after he became estranged from his own dad when he was 19.
Barry said: “He’s the same age as my son. Him and I fitted together like hand in glove.
“He’s funny, he’s incredibly talented, he’s got the best singing voice I’ve ever heard.
“He’s a generous. Kind fella. I hope he wins.”
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Barry is rooting for Danny Jones to winCredit: Rex
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Maura Higgins was also voted out last nightCredit: Rex
