Adam Thomas breaks down in tears as he shares 'truth' about I’m A Celeb live final
The continued fallout of the new season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here: South Africa season two has seen David Haye continue to fire shots at Adam Thomas, with the actor breaking down in tears on his podcast.
Thomas and Haye have gotten into a public feud over the new season of I’m A Celeb All Stars, with the Waterloo Road actor having accused the ex-boxer of ‘bullying’ in the jungle.
This was shown on screen with Haye mocking Thomas for complaining about struggling in the jungle, something Thomas has later clarified was due to his auto-immune disorder psoriatic arthritis.
In the live finale however hell broke loose, with Jimmy Bullard joining in to attack Thomas after the pair got into a heated argument on the set of the show, and Haye shouting at the actor who ended up winning the series. The full argument that was aired on ITV is shown below:
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Haye reportedly also sent a ‘disturbing message’ to Thomas after the finale, and the actor has revealed the emotional toll it has taken on him.
Appearing on his podcast At Home With the Thomas Bro's, which he hosts with his brothers Ryan and Scott, he explained: “It’s so difficult because even when I got out and I explained what I went through, you guys, my friends, you won’t understand what I went through.
“The fact that it’s been turned into entertainment for live television, for a show, for a family show that I loved. I’ve got so much to thank this show for, ten years ago this show put me on the map.
“Even after the live show and everything that happened, I still can’t escape it. I’m on Instagram and TikTok, just the algorithm and everyone talking about it, everyone saying their bit and how they saw it.”
Thomas explained that he is ‘tired’ from the ordeal and wants it ‘all to go away’ so he can be forgotten about.
The actor claimed that whilst others will be able to go on with their lives, he will ‘live with everything that’s happened from the very start and to the very finish’, adding: “This is part of my DNA now, it’s made me the person that I am.
“It’s hard because right now I can’t see any light, I can’t see the positive in it.”
He went on to say he felt he had been ‘exploited’, adding: “I think you can see it at the end of it, I felt like I was just in the midst of it all and it wasn’t even about me.”
Adam’s brother Scott stated that Jimmy Bullard came up to him in the corridor ahead of the show to check in on how the actor was doing, explaining: “Then to see what he did that night to come for you like that. But then I realized, Adam, it wasn't about you in the whole thing. It wasn't about you.
"All the campmates were pissed off with ITV."
The Waterloo Road star added: “I just wanted to go back and experience it all over again. But it’s sad now because the way I always looked at this show, the way I perceived this show, it’s tarnished for me.
“The problem is now, I just can’t escape it. It’ll always be on.
“I used to sit down with my kids and watch this show, and now I won’t be able to do that. That’s the sad thing for me because it will just remind me of the experience I went through.”
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Everything that's happened since the chaotic I'm a Celeb final
With two potential lawsuits and plenty of bombshell interviews, the I'm a Celeb drama shows no signs of stopping.
Saturday 25 April
Adam Thomas speaks out for the first time after his win, writing on Instagram: "It was not always easy, there were moments that could have broken me, but I stayed true to myself and that is something I will always be proud of.
"To those who doubted me or tried to bring me down, I carry no negativity towards you. I have already won in the ways that matter most. I have love, I have happiness and I have stayed true to myself, and that is something no one can ever take away from me.”
Meanwhile, Sinitta also issues an Instagram statement, which reads: "Before I walked out, all I wanted to say was this: I hate that people are being called bullies and that there’s bad blood between us. I had a wonderful time with everyone, despite one difficult incident, and I truly hope we can hold on to the life lessons and the incredible experience we shared together. I adore them all.’
“I also feel that the word ‘bully’ is a very serious accusation. It’s something I don’t believe should be used lightly. There are too many truly bad people in the world already, and it’s dangerous to label good people in that way."
Gemma Collins also writes on Instagram: "What a show up!!! Absolutely disgusted with Jimmy and David’s behavior the biggest show up in TV history!!! What an EMBARRASSMENT!"
The Sun publishes footage of David Haye and Jimmy Bullard exiting the studio where the final was filmed, with David claiming on the phone: "We’ve been kicked out the show."
Sunday 26 April
The Sun reports Bullard is mulling legal action, with a source saying the reason he repeated the phrase 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' nine times was because that behaviour from Thomas would be considered a breach of contract.
Monday 27 April
Appearing on TalkSport, Harry Redknapp jokes he thought he’d ‘gone to the wrong show’.
He said: “I thought it was The Jeremy Kyle Show. I’ve never seen so much aggravation.
“I thought I’m in the wrong studio here. All the crowd is shouting and things. Oh, it was a nightmare."
Sinitta appears on Good Morning Britain to explain why she walked out of the final, saying: "I felt like they had just blown it.
"It’s like you had a point, yes, Jimmy didn’t deserve to be treated that way, yes, there was banter, but it actually felt like bullying to me.
“You know what, we have all lost why we are here now. Because you are all shouting and you’re all trying to get your things in. Now it does look like you’re bullies because you’re goading and saying stuff.”
Tuesday 28 April
A source tells The Sun Haye is looking to sue ITV for £10 million, claiming the show was edited to make him look bad.
The lawsuit is apparently to 'recover lost earnings' after his reputation took a beating following the broadcast.
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