The reason why Spencer Matthews wasn't at rope bridge to greet wife Vogue Williams after she left I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been revealed.
Williams became the third person to leave the jungle on Monday's (1 December) episode, after Eddie Kadi and Alex Scott were eliminated from the ITV show.
The Irish TV presenter arrived to camp six days after the rest of the campmates as a surprise late contestant alongside Tom Read Wilson, though she would land in the bottom two with Kelly Brook on yesterday's episode.
Though out of her and Brook, Ant and Dec revealed that it was Williams who received fewer votes from viewers, as she would say her goodbyes and go on to sit down for her exit interview.
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Williams would make the iconic walk across the rope bridge to be met by a loved one, though to the surprise of I'm a Celeb fans, it wasn't her husband Spencer Matthews, but her manager.
It was revealed that Matthews couldn't make it as he is in the middle of completing seven full distance triathlons across seven continents, in the space of just 21 days.
The clash with I'm a Celeb was previously described as 'unfortunate' but 'unavoidable' by a source speaking to the Daily Mail.
Matthews is attempting the extreme challenge to raise money for James' Place, a charity which provides support for suicidal men.
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Completing the challenge will set a world record for the shortest time to complete all seven triathlons, with the previous record standing at four years.
He previously shared on Instagram that he had arrived in the Antarctic, adding: "The last stop. The harshest conditions. The jewel in the crown. Your support is much appreciated… Very serious stuff now."
Matthews then shared his thoughts on his wife of seven years being voted off the show, saying he was 'disappointed' but 'proud of the brave stint' she put in, saying: "I would have loved nothing more than to have been there for her when she came out and am sending so much love from Antarctica."
The 37-year-old added that he looks forward to FaceTiming the whole family again, ten years on from his own experience on I'm a Celeb.
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Matthews appeared on the show 10 years ago, but left after just three days, failing to make it to the main camp, as he was found to be taking steroids after failing to tell producers.
He called the incident a 'serious error of judgement', explaining that he had started taking the pills in 'preparation for a charity boxing match' which never took place.
"I pushed back but ultimately the show's duty of care prevailed and bags had to be packed," he noted in a statement after the decision.
Viewers speculated that this was a contributing factor to the reality star not meeting Williams at rope bridge, though we'll likely never know now.
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LADbible has contacted Spencer Matthews' representatives for a comment.
Topics: Im A Celebrity, Celebrity, ITV, TV
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