Jimmy Bullard 'refusing to return for I'm a Celeb final' as Adam Thomas bust-up finally shown

While David Haye might have now left the camp, there’s still a feud brewing in South Africa.

This All Stars series of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! has been clouded in rumours of a big bust-up between two of its camp mates. And last night’s (20 April) episode showed ITV viewers the first glimpse of this.

It appears Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard will be clashing tonight as an explosive clip showed them starting to go off at one another during a Bush Tucker trial.

Rumours of this ‘huge bust-up’ began well ahead of the show airing earlier this month, having been filmed back in September 2025.

But it seems to have spilled over, as it’s now claimed that Bullard is ‘refusing’ to come back for the live final on Friday with Thomas having admitted this time round I’m A Celeb was ‘so much tougher’.

Jimmy Bullard can be seen saying it's 'pathetic' when he and Adam Thomas clash during a Bush Tucker trial (ITV)

‘Bust-up’ between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard

Let’s be honest, there’s a sneaky part of us that’s missed this kind of thing on I’m A Celeb. Back in the day, it felt like it was filled with fiery moments, rowing celebs and big disagreements.

So seeing this clash of Thomas and Bullard really credits the All Stars name – this is what the show arguably used to be about. But, of course, technically, it is better for people to get on and not be offended…

However, in a preview for tonight’s episode, Monday night showed a first look at Thomas hurling swear words at the former footballer when he says 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' during a joint trial.

“Are you taking the p**s?” the actor says to Bullard, “Are you taking the p**s?”

I'm a Celeb's first look:

Ashley Roberts can be seen looking rather uncomfortable during what appears to be a trial as it cuts to Thomas and Bullard face to face.

The actor shouts: “I’m in there getting covered in f**king ants,” while Bullard responds: “Woah, woah, woah, calm down, that’s pathetic.”

And as this clip has now been shown, it’s claimed that the footballing star is ‘refusing’ to attend the live final due to this ‘fallout’.

Therefore, it’s alleged he may lose part of his ‘fee’. It’s also reported that Bullard and Thomas have not spoken since.

Scarlett Moffatt put it down to ‘lad banter’

The show has already seen clashes with David Haye, as viewers slammed him for ‘bullying’ Thomas in Friday’s episode. However, the actor has since said he’s made ‘peace’ with the boxer.

But it doesn’t yet appear to be the same for him and Bullard.

Well, things are heating up (ITV)

And as rumours of this ‘bust-up’ began, campmate Moffatt said before airing that there was unsolicited ‘lad banter’ in the camp that caused tensions.

“It was a lot more intense, it was hardcore. It wasn’t as harmonious as the first time I went in, only because I think we were all such big characters,” she explained, having won her I'm A Celeb series back in 2016.

Moffatt said during a media round table: “I think a lot of it is this thing with like – and I’m going to put it in quotes here like ‘lad banter’. But banter is only banter if it’s with like consenting adults if everyone participating wants to participate in the banter.

“I think sometimes some people didn’t want to be involved but were even though they didn’t want to be.”

The LADbible Group has contacted ITV and representatives for Bullard and Thomas for comment.

Some of the most memorable feuds of I'm a Celebrity

Janice Dickinson and Lynne Franks

Two very large personalities went head to head in 2007's I'm a Celeb with their constant arguing.

Writer Lynne eventually snapped at the former model, saying in tears: "You’re one of the most horrible people I’ve ever encountered."

And then, in the most Janice Dickinson-style ever, the America's Next Top Model judge called Lynne a 'witch' and threatened to fry up her ‘big old boobs’ and serve them to the campmates.

Kim Woodburn and Katie Price

The late Kim Woodburn was well known for her fiery personality, and in 2009 when she was on I'm a Celeb with glamour model Katie Price, this was very much showcased.

Kim was quick to show some honesty when Katie asked the camp what they thought of her, saying: "You live and die for publicity and you do it well. As Shakespeare once said, 'We fear you protesteth too much'.

"You know full well you’ve got 10 to 12 million people watching every night and you know, madam, you’ll be all over the papers every day. Now stop it. Stop your nonsense."

Kim also said 'for some reason' the British public 'love' Katie and if she had 'her looks, she'd do it'. And as in 'do it', she meant pose in a bikini for the papers.

Edwina Currie and Kendra Wilkinson

In the 2014 stint of the reality show, former politician Edwina Currie and TV personality Kendra Wilkinson butted heads several times.

While the pair didn't ever have a dramatic bust up, resentment clearly built up during their time in the Aussie jungle, with former Playboy bunny Kendra taking a swipe at her campmate upon her eviction.

"My God. I have no sympathy towards her," she said of Edwina.

Speaking further about comments made about her, Kendra said: "She’s a coward because she can’t say that to my face. She might want to grow a heart and learn how to learn about others. I don’t come from luxury like her.

"I mean she’s gross, she’s a gross person. To be honest with you I won’t even be able to look at Edwina again."

Edwina later went on to swipe back, saying that Kendra 'isn't even a proper celebrity'.

Lady Colin Campbell and Tony Hadley

I think we all remember where we were when this one kicked off in 2015.

It all started when Lady C, a socialite who's best known for being a Royal Family fanatic, threw a beetle the camp had found in the open fire - much to the dismay of Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley.

When he called out the TV personality for doing that to the 'beautiful beetle', she responded by saying: "I don’t need any input from you... You are a hypocritical pretentious arsehole. I’ve had enough of you. It’s none of your f**king business, a***hole."

She went on: "You’re a chippy oik with a mouth of diarrhoea. My opinion of you is that you are the lowest of the low, a bore. Let me tell you something, boy, you are of no significance to me. You’re so used to creeps and dollybirds, tarts.

"You don’t even have a good voice."

Andrew Maxwell and Ian Wright

When the 2019 camp erupted in a sexism row while preparing dinner, Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell accused footballer Ian Wright of 'singling him out'.

"You keep shouting at me Ian," he said, which prompted Ian to hit back: "Who is shouting, when did I shout? I wasn’t even talking to you, what did I say?"

After arguing, the pair eventually hugged it out - a rarity for these campside feuds - with Andrew saying: "I’m sorry, I’m really tired, I don’t know, I’m really tired… I’m not going to cry, I’m sorry."