Jimmy Bullard launched into a full rant at Adam Thomas over their I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! spat during the live final last night, as hosts Ant and Dec stepped in to calm the situation.
In an extraordinary live television moment, Bullard detailed the real nature of the row between him and Thomas over the Rancid Run trial. He claimed he had informed everyone of his intention to leave after the trial was changed from collecting stars to staying in the competition.
For personal reasons, believed to be related to his father's health, Bullard wanted to go home. However, due to his contract, he would have to quit in a specific way or forfeit his full fee.
During the heated exchange, Bullard said: "Listen, Adam and all of you can be upset with me, and I absolutely threw him under the bus. I get it, and I'll wear that."
He added: "But what I don't stand on is someone being abusive, aggressive, and intimidating. I don't stand on that." He then turned to Ant and Dec, who were hosting the show, asking for their opinions.
"You [Ant and Dec] were there, and you didn't show any of that footage. You didn't show any of the C-bombs. It's a liberty," Bullard told them. Ant argued back: "The reason we didn't air the C-bomb is because it is unbroadcastable. I was there, and I didn't think it was intimidating. I was there, Jim."
David Haye then stepped in to back Bullard against Thomas, who was seated in front of him. Thomas interjected: "Let the finalists speak," as the audience cheered him on.
Thomas said: "I take full responsibility for my actions, and yes, emotions were definitely running high in that moment. I have nothing but love for Jimmy. I have apologised to him on numerous occasions, and I do take everything he is saying into account. The only thing I can do is apologise. That is not how I want to show myself off, and I have never shown myself off like that before or after. I do apologise, Jimmy."
Haye responded: "Funny way of showing it," as Ant and Dec stopped him from speaking further.
"I like to say how I see it. I like to keep it real. What I have seen is a lot of editing to make this poor guy [Adam] the victim so the people will support him," Haye continued, as boos filled the audience. "We all had banter back and forth. A lot of it was cut out from their side. But I think it is time for the truth."
Sinitta then stormed off stage, telling the audience: "Guys, you weren't there. I was there, and it was aggressive and abusive. We were shaking." Gemma, a supporter of Thomas, also walked off the stage.
Bullard concluded: "You can't be aggressive, abusive, and intimidating. It doesn't matter if Adam said sorry. I will not take you [Ant] saying it wasn't aggressive, abusive, and intimidating. You can't say that. Show it. Let everyone watch it. Let's play it now!"
Ant and Dec then closed the segment, saying: "Right, let's leave it there. We'll agree to disagree, Jim."
