Comedy icon Ruby Wax has candidly disclosed the genuine motivation behind her participation in the previous season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, while also unveiling a provocative four-word sexual insight imparted to her by Hollywood star Sharon Stone. The 72-year-old television personality, renowned globally for her roles in classic sitcoms and fearless interviews with figures like Madonna and Donald Trump, had once asserted she would tell reality TV producers to "f*** off." However, she ultimately joined the show, driven by a favourable lineup and the prospect of forging new friendships.
From Reluctance to Revelation in the Jungle
In a recent interview with The Times, Ruby Wax elaborated on her shift in perspective. She expressed initial apprehensions about being confined in the jungle with disagreeable individuals, describing it as her "nightmare — dish of kangaroo penis with a side of a*******." Yet, upon arrival, she found the environment breathtakingly beautiful and the fellow contestants remarkably likable. Wax emotionally recounted, "I cried just hearing the sounds. And I made great new friends too." This positive experience led to close bonds with campmates such as Lisa Riley and the winner, AngryGinge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle.
Unexpected Camaraderie and Future Collaborations
Ruby Wax and AngryGinge have reportedly discussed future collaborative projects, highlighting the lasting connections formed during the show. Wax humorously noted her fondness for him, albeit with a minor grievance: "I liked him a lot, except when he said I reminded him of his nan. Why do young people say that? I hoped he’d say I was the coolest person he’d ever met." This interaction underscores her characteristic bluntness, a trait that has defined her career in interviewing high-profile personalities, often asking questions others avoid.
Sharon Stone's Intimate Disclosure
Beyond her jungle adventures, Ruby Wax shared a personal revelation concerning intimacy, stemming from an interview with actress Sharon Stone. Wax revealed, "Sharon Stone taught me exactly why women don’t have decent orgasms — because Hollywood tells men, ‘You have three minutes!’" This four-word secret sheds light on societal pressures and their impact on female sexuality, reflecting Wax's openness in discussing typically taboo subjects.
A Unique Marital Dynamic
Ruby Wax has been married to her third husband, director Ed Bye, for nearly four decades, following their meeting in 1986 during the production of the sitcom Girls On Top. Initially, Wax attempted to have him dismissed, deeming him "incompetent," but her psychiatrist advised that he was the suitable partner for her after a history of poor romantic choices. Their marriage thrives on a simple arrangement: "We each do our own thing. I watch TV, Ed reads a book. It’s simple." The couple has three adult children: Max, 37, Maddy, 35, and Marina, 32.
Ruby Wax's journey from rejecting reality TV to embracing the jungle experience, coupled with her candid discussions on friendship and intimacy, offers a compelling glimpse into the life of a celebrated entertainer unafraid to speak her mind.
