I'm A Celeb fans left in stitches at the answer Dean McCullough gave to football question during trial

I'm A Celeb viewers couldn't believe what they were hearing after Dean McCullough gave a hilarious answer to a football question in the latest Bushtucker trial.

Last weekend the beloved ITV reality series I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here returned to UK television screens for the 24th series of the popular show.

In the latest episode, Radio One presenter McCullough faced the Sinister Sarcophagus trial to try and win meals for him and his campmates.

And one moment from the trial has gone viral online as the radio star gave a hilarious answer to a football question.

In order to earn the valuable stars that are traded for meals, McCullough was locked in a Sarcophagus and made to answer questions about Egypt while it filled with sand and various insects.

However, having won just two stars the 32-year-old quit the trial early and shouted: "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!"

Immediately after the trial, show presenters Ant and Dec asked the celebrity some of the other questions that he would have faced to see how he would have done, including one about Liverpool.

The presenters asked: "Name the footballer who is originally from Egypt and plays for Liverpool?"

But Dean, who is evidently not a football fan, confusedly replied with: "Jose Mourinho"

Both Ant and Dec, who are huge fans of local team Newcastle United, immediately burst into laughter after hearing the name of the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager instead of Premier League star Mohamed Salah.

And fans on social media had the exact same reaction, with one sharing a photo of Salah, alongside the caption: "I am Jose Mourinho."

Mohamed Salah has ten goals and ten assists in 17 appearances for Liverpool this season. (Image: Getty)

Another added: "Egyptian footballer plays for Liverpool….Jose Mourinho’ send him home just for that."

While one simply wrote: "Ah yes the famous Egyptian Liverpool player Jose Mourinho"

Egyptian winger Salah has made an incredible 366 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 221 goals and assisting 99, establishing himself as one of the best Premier League players of all time.

Meanwhile internationally, the 32-year-old has 57 goals in 101 appearances for Egypt, who he leads as captain.