Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 have been left utterly fascinated by contestant Tom Read Wilson's distinctive speaking style, with many questioning whether his refined accent and extensive vocabulary are genuinely his own.
The Voice Controversy Explained
Tom Read Wilson, who first found fame as the receptionist on E4's Celeb Go Dating, has become one of the most talked-about campmates in this year's I'm A Celebrity series. His impeccable posture, clever innuendos and remarkably sophisticated way with words have captivated audiences, but also raised eyebrows among sceptical fans.
The speculation reached such heights that even his fellow campmate, rapper Aitch, directly confronted Tom about whether he was "putting on" his posh accent and extravagant vocabulary. The conversation between the two stars became one of the most memorable moments of the series so far.
Family Truth Revealed
In response to Aitch's questioning, Tom revealed the genuine source of his eloquent speech patterns. "It's my wonderful dad," he explained. "He was an English teacher and he just made it into stories all the time."
This explanation was later corroborated by Tom's mother when she was approached by press at an airport. She enthusiastically confirmed her son's natural articulacy, stating: "Yes he's very articulate. He was born with a dictionary in his mouth. His father's an English teacher so that's where he gets it from. He doesn't get it from me unfortunately."
Further validation came from Irish TV presenter Vogue Williams, who entered the jungle alongside Tom. She even remarked that he was "more posh than Spenny" - referring to her husband Spencer Matthews from Made In Chelsea.
Background and Professional Validation
Tom's background provides additional context for his distinctive manner of speaking. He hails from Berkshire, an area widely recognised for its affluent communities, high property prices, proximity to London and significant royal connections.
His professional journey includes training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music before joining Celeb Go Dating as a receptionist. His popularity with viewers saw him promoted to client coordinator by the show's fourth season.
Paul C Brunson, Tom's co-star from Celeb Go Dating, has also spoken out in support of his authentic personality. Writing on Instagram, Paul declared: "If Steve Irwin is the most Australian man, then @tomreadwilson is hands down the most English Englishman and I couldn't agree more. He radiates charm, grace, and warmth in a way that only Tom can."
During an appearance on I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked, Paul revealed that Tom had taught him the word 'portmanteau' - a term describing the combination of two words to create a new one, such as 'brunch' from breakfast and lunch.
Tom has long shared his passion for language through his popular 'Word of the Day' and 'Sonnet Sundays' features on TikTok and Instagram. Interestingly, the final word he shared before entering the jungle was 'dingaderry', which he described as a "gorgeous US nonsense word" created by Yip Harburg, the famous lyricist behind 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.
Tom explained that 'dingaderry' appears to mean "a walk in the park, a breeze, a candy floss affair" - proving that his love for unusual vocabulary extends beyond traditional English to include playful American inventions.
