Alex Scott breaks I'm A Celeb rule to support partner Jess Glynne during family heartache

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Alex Scott has broken a major show rule after being the first contestant to be booted from camp.

The former Arsenal star, 41, became the first celebrity to be evicted on Friday (28 November) after two weeks Down Under.

Following her exit the football pundit surprised fans by revealing that she had very nearly pulled of the show in the first place due to a medical emergency concerning her partner Jess Glynne's mother.

And it would appear this has influenced her decision to break from another I'm A Celeb tradition.

Following eviction, campmates are typically treated to a stay in the luxurious JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa, where they remain until the grand finale.

The former football player was the first campmate to be evicted (ITV)

Which honestly makes getting evicted early on sound like the more appealing option.

However football pundit Scott will be eschewing this luxurious I'm A Celeb tradition and instead be flying home to London in order to reunite with her girlfriend Glynne.

"It's been tough because I want to be here for the wrap party and I have to get home straight away," the broadcaster explained in a post exit interview (via The Express).

She continued: "She's my Jessica, and I'm going home to be her rock. My campmates knew what I was going through and I just want to thank everyone at ITV and my campmates because they've all shown me so much support."

Fans were previously surprised to see that 'Hold My Hand' singer Glynne was absent from Scott's eviction, where campmates are usually greeted by a loved one after they walk over the famous bridge. The ex-football player was instead greeted by her friend Regan Coleman.

The singer later clarified the situation on Instagram, explaining that she had remained home after her mum suffered a stroke.

"I know people will wonder why I wasn’t there at the end of the bridge, so I wanted to share something personal," she explained on Instagram.

Evicted campmates are treated to a stay in a luxury hotel (Marriott hotels)

However Scott has decided to forgo this tradition and jet home to be with girlfriend Jess Glynne (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

"Over the last few weeks, my mum suffered a stroke and needed urgent brain surgery. It’s been a really serious, life-altering time for my family, and I’ve had to stay close to home.

"Alex would always want me to be where I’m needed most."

Scott also explained in her post-exit interviews that she had considered pulling out of the show due to the situation with Glynne's mother before explaining that it was the singer who urged her to take part.

"It's been a hard couple of months," she added. "But Jess was like I want you to go on the show and do it for my mum."