David Haye’s girlfriend, Sian Osborne, has embraced his controversial remarks about her, describing them as a “big compliment.”

During his stint on “I’m A Celebrity: All Stars,” the former professional boxer and reality TV participant, aged 45, sparked outrage among fellow contestants and viewers alike. He boasted about dating a “lovely” woman whom he described as having “the personality of a proper ugly bird.”

Scarlett Moffatt, visibly shocked, responded with disbelief, exclaiming, “You can’t say that, David! You can’t say that,” while viewers at home labeled his comments as misogynistic and pathetic.

However, Sian Osborne, the woman at the center of the controversy, has defended Haye’s unusual compliment. She explained that she found his words flattering rather than offensive.

“I see it as a compliment—a significant one,” she shared with The Sun. “I’m well-versed in David’s way of speaking, and my family thinks it’s hilarious.”

Sian further elaborated, “When David says I have the personality of an ugly bird—meaning someone whose vibrant character overshadows their physical appearance—he’s acknowledging something the modeling industry never did.”

David Haye’s girlfriend Sian Osborne has insisted his comments about her ‘having the personality of a proper ugly bird’ is ‘a big compliment’ (Pictured together in 2023)

The I’m A Celebrity: All Stars star and former professional boxer, 45, horrified his fellow campmates and viewers when he bragged about dating a ‘lovely’ woman ‘with the personality of a proper ugly bird’

Sian went on to claim those who were upset by his comments were looking to be offended about something. 

She also claimed David is ‘the embodiment of masculinity’ which she believes women are no longer used to.

During the episode of the ITV show where he made the comments, David said: ‘It’d be good to get everyone together as well, after this. [Sian] can cook, for like, 60 people. We have these parties in Costa Rica…’

Pussycat Dolls star Ashley interjected: ‘Who is this woman?’

In response, David went on to describe her as: ‘Tall, blue eyes…’

Sinitta then said: ‘She sounds like she’s drop dead gorgeous.’

David replied: ‘She’s lovely, she’s got the personality of a proper ugly bird.’

As Scarlett and Ashley asked what he meant by the comment, David clarified: ‘Most ugly girls realise they’ve got to have a personality to banter, tell jokes and s**t. People overlook the fact they’re not aesthetically amazing straight away.

‘What’s it called – Ugly Duckling Syndrome? When girls are ugly when they start off, then get pretty as they get older. But they’ve still got the personality of when they’re ugly.’

‘I consider it a compliment – a big one,’ Sian told The Sun. ‘I’m fluent in David by now and my family find it hilarious’ 

It was revealed earlier this week that David allegedly made the ‘sexist’ comments because he couldn’t use AI to ‘check if his comments were safe’.

He used to use artificial intelligence to fact check all of his speeches and public, social media comments, it is alleged. 

A source said: ‘His focus inside camp has always been the game, survival decisions and camp dynamics rather than trying to offend anyone.

‘Those who know him best understand there was no malice behind the remark.

‘When AI started he started using it all the time to check he’s not offending someone before he comments.

The insider added to The Sun: ‘It’s a bit of a comfort blanket for him – but he didn’t have that in the jungle. Those who know him best understand there was no malice behind the remark.’

Daily Mail contacted David’s representatives for comment at the time.