In an incredibly heartwarming moment on I'm A Celebrity, The Chase star Anne Hegerty found herself with a new friend as she bonded with Doctor Who actor John Barrowman over their shared passion for the sci-fi show.

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"The Governess" Anne has already inspired many viewers by candidly discussing her Asperger diagnosis, and by throwing herself into a very difficult Bushtucker Trial. But she has also been struggling with life in the jungle.

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Thankfully, it was Barrowman to the rescue in Wednesday night's show.

The Torchwood actor kindly gave up his bed in Croc Creek for her, but – perhaps more importantly – he realised she was a Doctor Who super-fan.

The two Whovians discussed the show – and when Hegerty said that her all-time favourite Doctor was actually Barrowman's co-star David Tennant, there was of course a massive high-five.

Barrowman played the Doctor's time-travelling companion Captain Jack Harkness, before starring in his own spin-off show, Torchwood.

John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness in 2005
BBC

"If you need a hand, just holler and The Captain will come and help you," he told her.

Later, in the Bush Telegraph, an emotional Barrowman recalled: "There was one point where her face lit up, and that was very nice to see... I'm just a big soppy cow!"

https://twitter.com/programme/b-wa9nzb/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here//status/1065351109525483520

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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! continues on Thursday 22nd November 22 at 9pm on ITV

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