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Simon Gregson, 46, has revealed he was surprised to learn that Beverley Callard is now following a vegan diet. Speaking to the Loose Women panel, the Coronation Street actor - who plays

Beverley’s character Liz McDonald's son - Steve McDonald - appeared to cast doubt over the actress’ dietary preferences.  Although he initially suggested that Beverley may have become

vegan because she had been inspired by her daughter, the actor then appeared to tease that it may have been for other reasons.  It came after some I’m A Celebrity fans accused Beverley of

“cheating” after she was able to munch on vegan options in the Bushtucker Trial.  “Rebecca, her daughter, is vegan and I'm sure Bev has done it for all the right reasons, health and to

save the planet, if you believe that, I'm a mango!” he joked during the interview.  He then added: “I'm pretty sure it's because she doesn't have to put a willy in her

mouth.” READ MORE: I'M A CELEBRITY FANS OUTRAGED AS THEY SEE OMELETTE ON BEVERLEY'S PLATE Despite appearing to tease Beverley, Simon was still supportive of his co-star.  He later

added: “She's doing brilliantly and the great thing about Bev is that she's a brilliant storyteller, she's a massive team player, and even though in the deepest parts of her

soul 'there's no way I wanna do that!' But she will! She'll go the distance.” Beverley is currently one of 12 contestants being put through their paces at Gwrych Castle

in North Wales.  The actress - whose television career spans decades - is also the oldest campmate to appear on the season so far.  There was lots of retching involved at one point as Vernon

struggled to take a bite out of a deer. At the time, several viewers suggested they wouldn’t have voted for her had they known that she followed a plant-based diet.  However, the criticism

hasn’t stopped there.  Eagle-eyed fans have gone on to slam the actress for munching on “bread and butter”, which appeared to go against her plant-based preferences.  “Beverley Callard is

she a vegan as she eats the bread and butter!” penned one critic.  “Was it vegan butter @Beverleycallard @imacelebrity,” quizzed a second.  Despite some viewers not being too impressed, the

actress has made quite an impression and another co-star is convinced that she might make it to the final.  Speaking on ITV’s Daily Drop via a video link on Wednesday, Antony Cotton

predicted that the strong “northern contingency” - made up of Beverley, Vernon and Jordan - could very well be heading to the final.  He said: "I wouldn’t be surprised if that eating

trial last night isn’t representative of the final night in camp.”