David Gest dead: Watch the moment the entertainer was brought to tears by compliments on 'I’m A Celebrity'

“These kids are so unbelievably wonderful; it was very, very emotional for me to hear this stuff. I’m just so moved.”

David Gest was not shy of a reality television appearance and his most memorable stint arguably came on ITV’s I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Gest was the fourth runner-up in the 2006 series of the show and proved to be a popular contestant.

The video above shows his fellow camp mates pay tribute to his entertaining and endearing personality.

Former EastEnders actor, Dean Gaffney, said: “We all have preconceptions – when you see a line-up of a show. We all see names. And being honest when I saw David’s name, I was surprised. I thought he might last a couple days but coming in here… I’ve had the funniest experience of my life.”

“It’s just been a laugh. You are very witty. And the fact you’re still in here means a f*****g lot. Well done.”

The touching moment David Gest was brought to tears by compliments

In private, Gest was moved to tears by his camp mates’ complements.

“It’s strange to hear people… out of their best moments say I gave them some joy… I just kind-of so moved by what these people have said.”