It was a finale that promised fireworks — and boy, did it deliver. Jimmy Bullard and David Haye have revealed they were dramatically kicked out of the I’m A Celebrity: South Africa live finale after a heated on-air clash with Adam Thomas and hosts Ant and Dec.
In an exclusive video, the pair can be seen exiting the London studio on the night of Friday, April 24, flanked by security, with David telling the camera, “We’ve been kicked out. What’s that about? Genuinely.”
This explosive exit comes after the pair clashed with Adam during a fiery live segment, accusing him of being “aggressive” in a highly charged trial. The row, full of expletives and tense moments, continued off-air, culminating in their dramatic removal during the live Unpacked show.
What Really Happened Backstage?
David and Jimmy were caught on camera as they left the building, discussing the incident. When asked why they were kicked out, David responded bluntly, “For trying to tell the truth.”
The two stars, who had previously sparred with Adam on the show, were visibly disgruntled at how ITV handled their confrontation with the Waterloo Road star. They expressed frustration over what they believed was biased editing that favored Adam, which ignited their explosive exit.
Jimmy Bullard, 47, was seen waiting for his taxi with his hands in his pockets, visibly shaking off the drama. The tension wasn’t just felt by the duo but by others in the studio too. A source revealed, “Some campmates were uncomfortable being on stage with David and Jimmy, so we sent them home during Unpacked.”
A Clash of Giants
The chaos had started when Ant McPartlin insisted that Adam wasn’t being “intimidating” during the heated trial, a statement that riled Jimmy to the point of fury. “It’s a liberty!” he exclaimed, standing by his friend David. Their calls for Adam to explain his actions, particularly his foul-mouthed tirade against Jimmy, only escalated the tension.
Ant and Dec, rarely seen out of control, were caught off guard as the atmosphere on stage grew hotter. Ant, visibly irked, snapped at David, telling him, “You weren’t there,” referencing his earlier exit from the show. As tensions flared, Gemma Collins and Sinitta both walked off the stage live on air, unable to handle the animosity.
Meanwhile, Adam, though crowned winner, appeared utterly dejected, his face clouded with emotion. In a rare move, Adam skipped the Unpacked after-show, choosing to avoid the public discussion that followed. “I’m not going to let anyone dim my shine,” he posted on Instagram, thanking fans for their support.
Family Feuds and Fallout
Behind the scenes, the fallout continued. Adam’s wife, Caroline, took to social media to blast Jimmy and David, calling them “vultures” and criticizing their “vile behaviour.”
Meanwhile, Gemma Collins, Adam’s loyal friend from the jungle, branded the two men as “vile” in her Instagram post, while Scarlett Moffatt shared her heartbreak over how Adam’s big win had been overshadowed by the drama.
The episode’s aftermath was filled with mixed emotions, as some campmates expressed dissatisfaction with ITV’s handling of the footage. Craig Charles took aim at the network’s editing, while Sinitta stormed off after a final altercation with Adam.
One thing’s clear: I’m A Celeb’s chaotic finale wasn’t just a contest for the crown — it was a battle of egos, tempers, and truth-telling. What really happened behind the scenes? Only those who were there know for sure, but one thing is for certain: the fallout will be talked about for months to come.
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