Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have broken their silence on the chaotic I’m A Celebrity finale, revealing shocking details about a heated car park confrontation with Jimmy Bullard and David Haye that followed the explosive live show.
In a candid podcast appearance, the Geordie duo opened up about the drama that took over the finale night. As emotional Adam Thomas was crowned the winner, tensions reached a boiling point—leading to over 1,000 complaints to TV watchdog Ofcom.
The storm began in the jungle, where a furious argument between Adam, Jimmy, and David escalated. Jimmy accused Adam of being “abusive, aggressive, and intimidating” during a challenge. Meanwhile, David, who had already clashed with Adam in the camp, claimed Adam was simply “playing the victim.”
Ant and Dec have now revealed more about the aftermath of that night, especially the confrontation that took place off-air.
Ant and Dec have spoken out on the chaotic I’m A Celebrity finale and their carpark confrontation with Jimmy Bullard and David Haye after the show
Pictures taken from the encounter on Friday showed Ant leaving the studios in West London with his wife Anne-Marie Corbett
A Tense Car Park Exchange
The drama didn’t stop when the cameras stopped rolling. According to Ant, things got awkward when he found himself face-to-face with David Haye and Jimmy Bullard in the parking lot after the show.
“We had a bit of a laugh with David,” Ant said, trying to downplay the interaction. “He was like, ‘How brilliant was that? Wasn’t that great?’ And I was like, well, it was certainly talk-worthy, but I wouldn’t call it ‘great’.”
However, things took a turn when Ant crossed paths with Jimmy, admitting that there was an uncomfortable exchange. “I just shook his hand, said ‘look after yourself,’ and he replied ‘yeah, cheers.'”
This year’s All Stars series has been plagued with bullying rows and controversial spats between feuding cast mates – Adam, Jimmy Bullard (pictured) and David Haye
Adam’s unveiling as the show’s winner during a live instalment ended in chaos as Jimmy Bullard and David Haye reignited their feud with Thomas in front of a stunned studio audience
Ant was quick to reassure listeners that there was no shouting or confrontation—just a couple of heated personalities trying to clear the air. But the drama was far from over.
A Disputed Show Edit
Throughout the podcast, both Ant and Dec expressed frustration at the way the live show had been edited. Jimmy Bullard had accused the hosts of withholding crucial footage, including expletive-laden outbursts. “You didn’t show any of the C-bombs,” Jimmy fumed. “It’s a liberty!”
Ant clarified, “The reason we didn’t air the C-bomb is because it’s unbroadcastable. But trust me, what you saw was a clear representation of what happened.”
But despite the host’s defense, the fallout continued to simmer. The All Stars season has been plagued by a series of bullying accusations, and Jimmy and David’s clash with Adam was just the latest example of the explosive tension that dominated the series.
Adam Thomas Speaks Out on Being Exploited
In an emotional interview, Adam Thomas has since spoken out about feeling “exploited” by ITV during the live finale. The Waterloo Road star revealed that the producers had manipulated the situation to turn him into the show’s emotional focal point.
“I felt like I was just a character for them,” Adam confessed. “I wasn’t here for their entertainment, I was here for myself. And I felt like everything, especially during that live final, was out of my control. It wasn’t even about me anymore.”
Adam also discussed the mental toll the show had on him. “What happened to me in camp was bullying, that’s the fact of the matter,” he said. “But at the time, I didn’t speak up because everyone else was laughing it off as ‘banter’—and I went along with it.”
Adam’s frustration boiled over when he revealed that he later confronted David Haye, asking him point-blank why he continued to target him. “I asked him, ‘Why did you keep doing this to me?’ He told me, ‘I’ve never met a nicer guy, I just wanted to break you.'”
For Adam, that conversation only cemented his belief that he had been subjected to bullying, not just on the show but also in the aftermath when it seemed like the entire situation was being played for ratings.
Legal Threats and Bitter Feuds
The tension hasn’t just simmered behind the scenes. In the wake of the finale, Gemma Collins condemned both Jimmy and David, calling their actions “disgusting.” Meanwhile, reports suggest that David Haye is now preparing to sue ITV over the way he was portrayed in the show’s edit.
A source close to the boxer revealed that David feels he was unfairly portrayed as the show’s “pantomime villain.” “David is furious,” the source said. “He’s convinced that ITV manipulated the edit to make him look worse than he was, and he’s demanding a full investigation into what was shown.”
The Drama Continues
With the I’m A Celebrity finale leaving a trail of conflict and controversy, it’s clear that the drama surrounding this year’s series is far from over. Fans of the show are still reeling from the explosive finale, and as the fallout continues to unfold, it seems that this season’s All Stars will be remembered for its shocking moments and unresolved tensions long after the cameras have stopped rolling.
Will ITV respond to the mounting pressure? Will Adam Thomas get the justice he feels he deserves? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—this I’m A Celeb finale has gone down in history as one of the most chaotic, controversial, and talked-about moments in reality TV.
Stay tuned as more explosive revelations continue to emerge!
