Rylan makes heartfelt plea to I'm A Celeb viewers as he defends pal Tulisa following her TV comeback

Rylan Clark has defended his friend Tulisa after she was met with criticism following her appearance on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

The former X Factor judge faced backlash from some viewers who accused her of being "rude" and "disrespectful" to her fellow campmates. However, Rylan has leaped to her defence, saying that she is a "kind and caring" person who was simply "misunderstood".

In a heartfelt plea to viewers, Rylan said: "I know that Tulisa has been getting a lot of criticism lately, but I want to say that she is a good person. She's kind, she's caring, and she's always there for her friends. I think she was just misunderstood on the show."

Rylan also pointed out that Tulisa has been through a lot in recent years, including the death of her father and her own struggles with mental health. He said that she is a "strong woman" who has overcome adversity, and that she deserves to be given a second chance.

"I'm really proud of Tulisa for going on I'm A Celeb," said Rylan. "It was a brave thing to do, and I think she showed the world what a great person she is. I hope that people will give her a second chance and see the real Tulisa."

Tulisa has not yet commented on Rylan's defence, but she has previously said that she is "disappointed" by the criticism she has received. She said that she is "not perfect" but that she is "trying her best" to be a good person.

It remains to be seen whether viewers will give Tulisa a second chance, but Rylan's heartfelt plea may help to change some minds. Only time will tell.