Ant and Dec hit out at ‘uncomfortable’ I'm a Celeb campmate in damning comments

A number of stars have spoken out in support of Adam Thomas after he was branded 'useless' by his I'm A Celeb campmate David Haye.

Even the hosts of the hit ITV show, Ant and Dec, have said that the Brit boxer 'crossed a line' with his comments about the actor.

The former world heavyweight champion, 45, has come under fire after mocking Thomas for avoiding a Bushtucker Trial on Friday (17 April) as he didn't feel well.

The 37-year-old, who is best known for his roles in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2023 and has openly discussed how it impacts his daily life.

The autoimmune condition causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness as well as causing sufferers to feel 'drained of energy', according to the NHS.

Thomas has previously told how he was left in 'pretty unbearable' pain due to his arthritis and how he could 'barely walk' at one point because of it.

During an episode of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! that aired last week, the campmates were debating who would take on the Bushtucker Trial.

Adam told his fellow celebrities that he 'didn't feel well' and was 'dehydrated', which didn't go down well with Haye.

"Stop whining about dehydration," the sports star told him. "You ain't done sh*t since you've been here. You're sitting up there going, 'I'm dehydrated'.

"We've all got the same amount of water! Adam's doing it, that's it. Not well? What's wrong with him? He's a grown ass man."

After being challenged by his campmates about his comments, Haye went on to say: "He's a grown ass man. I don't like guys when they're a bit useless. I hate them useless guys."

Reacting to the uncomfortable exchange during an episode of the show's podcast, I’m A Celebrity...Unpacked, Ant and Dec said they found it tough to watch.

"It’s not a nice watch," Ant told listeners. "[Haye] just kind of picks and picks at them. Adam has had a bit of a tough time and he’s not coping well.

"Clearly the banter has got too much," Ant said. "But David won’t stop."

The other half of the Geordie duo Dec agreed, adding: "It’s kind of crossed the line from banter. I don’t find it comfortable to watch."

On Sunday (19 April), Thomas shared a lengthy statement in an Instagram post where he shared his perspective on the situation and explained the 'physical, mental, and emotional' toll being in the jungle had taken on him.

"Watching it back hasn’t been easy at all," the dad-of-two said of his stint on the show. "There were moments I felt pushed to my absolute limit, and if I’m honest, times I didn’t even recognise myself.

"Living with arthritis is something I don’t really talk about, as much as I should do…but in there it really took its toll."

"My biggest fight was pretending to put on a brave face and trying to hide the pain," Thomas said. "That can be exhausting within itself. There were days my body just didn’t want to keep going, but I did.

"I won’t sit here and say I handled everything perfectly, because I didn’t. I wish I spoke up for myself sooner. I wish I stood my ground instead of trying to keep the peace, but I’ve learned that being kind doesn’t mean being weak, and sometimes it takes going through tough moments to find your voice."

He admitted he did consider 'quitting' the show, but is glad that he didn't 'give up' - before addressing where he now stands with Haye.

"He broke me in there, he pushed me to my limits, and I’ve told David this and he’s apologised and that’s that! I’ve moved on now, am not one to hold a grudge," Thomas wrote.

"We all face people and situations that try to break us, but sometimes those moments are what rebuild you stronger than ever. Be kind."

His brothers Ryan and Scott were among those in the comment section praising him for how he handled the situation, while campmates Scarlett Moffatt and Ashley Roberts also offered their support.

"Awwww Adam I bloody love you," Moffatt wrote. "You’re one of the kindest men I know, if my little boy ends up being as caring as you then I know I’ll have done a good job a mam."

Pussycat Dolls singer Roberts added: "Adam bless you. You have such a big heart. I’m sorry you struggled in there."

Carol Vorderman also commented on the post saying: "We’ve spoken about arthritis and it’s so hard to describe the all consuming pain and exhaustion it gives you to someone who hasn’t had it.

"When I saw you lying there, and knowing you, I genuinely wanted to knock the t**t who was bullying you out...I’d have had a go (not sure I would have won that one tho!!)

"YOU have the biggest heart Adam and at the end of all of this...YOU are the man any of us would be proud to call a son, husband, brother or most of all a father."

Haye also previously landed himself in hot water with both his campmates and viewers after making a bizarre comment about his 'lovely' girlfriend Sian - who he said has the ‘personality of a proper ugly bird’.

LADbible has contacted Haye for comment.