Former heavyweight boxing champion David Haye has ignited fresh controversy in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! camp, with viewers and fellow contestants accusing him of crossing a line during a heated exchange with Emmerdale star Adam Thomas. The incident occurred during Friday's episode of the ITV reality show's South African All Stars edition, where Haye's persistent attempts to force Thomas into a trial sparked widespread outrage.
Camp Tensions Boil Over During Termite Terror Trial
David Haye, who previously finished third in the 2012 Australian series, targeted Adam Thomas to participate in the Termite Terror trial, despite Thomas clearly stating he was not feeling well due to dehydration. Haye responded aggressively, declaring, "Dehydrated?! We've all got the same amount of water! Adam is doing it and that's it!" His co-stars, including Scarlett Moffatt and Gemma Collins, repeatedly intervened, urging Haye to back off and respect Thomas's condition.
Scarlett Moffatt and Fans Voice Concerns Over Bullying
Scarlett Moffatt directly addressed Haye, saying, "Stop it David, he's not well!" She later confessed to cameras that while she understands camp banter, she worries Haye sometimes oversteps boundaries. This sentiment was echoed by fans on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, where one user commented, "There's a fine line between bantering and bullying and David Haye is certainly crossing it." Another added, "I think David Haye is the person I’ve disliked most on TV ever, I positively detest him."
However, not all reactions were negative; some viewers found humor in Haye's blunt demeanor, with one supporter writing, "David Haye cracks me up," accompanied by laughing emojis.
History of Controversial Comments in the Camp
This is not the first time David Haye has stirred controversy during his return to I'm A Celebrity. Earlier in the series, he made sexist remarks about his girlfriend Sian, describing her as having "the personality of a proper ugly bird" and discussing what he termed "Ugly Duckling syndrome." These comments previously sparked backlash from both campmates and viewers, highlighting a pattern of divisive behavior.
Adam Thomas's Struggle and Camp Dynamics
Adam Thomas, known for his role in Emmerdale, openly admitted his physical limitations for the trial, citing dehydration as a key factor. Despite this, Haye continued to pressure him, questioning, "When is your top form gonna come? Why aren't we forcing this dude to go and do it? Coincidentally, every time there's something to do, he's not feeling well!" This confrontation has intensified camp tensions, raising questions about respect and support among contestants in the high-pressure environment of the reality show.
The ongoing drama underscores the volatile nature of celebrity interactions in I'm A Celebrity, with David Haye's actions prompting debates about acceptable conduct versus entertainment value. As the series progresses, viewers are left to watch how these conflicts unfold and whether reconciliation is possible in the South African wilderness.
