The highly anticipated explosive confrontation between actor Adam Thomas and former footballer Jimmy Bullard is set to air on I'm A Celebrity South Africa during Tuesday night's episode. This dramatic clash was teased at the conclusion of Monday's broadcast, showing the pair in a heated exchange during a challenging Bushtucker Trial.
Tense Jungle Confrontation
In the intense scenes, Adam Thomas, 37, can be heard screaming at Jimmy Bullard, 47, "are you f***ing taking the p***? I am in there getting covered in f***ing ants." The former footballer appeared genuinely surprised that the Waterloo Road star had moved from his designated station. Jimmy's attempts to calm the situation only served to further irritate Adam, with pop star Ashley Roberts observing the unfolding drama from the sidelines.
Bullard responded by telling Thomas: "woah, calm down. That's pathetic," which only escalated the already volatile situation. The preview has generated significant buzz among viewers, with many taking to social media platform X to share their reactions to the upcoming footage.
Fan Reactions and Ongoing Tensions
Fans wrote comments including: "The beef between Adam and Jimmy starts" and "Shame to see Adam and Jimmy having cross words! They seemed to be having a laugh and now this maybe Adam is starting to struggle with everything now it's coming to the end."
Reports indicate that tensions between the two celebrities remain so fraught that they have not spoken for eight months following the incident. Producers are reportedly attempting to persuade both men to return for the live final now that filming has concluded and participants have returned to the United Kingdom.
The final episode of I'm A Celebrity South Africa will be filmed in the UK with the public able to vote live for their winner. A source told The Sun: "Adam and Jimmy weren't able to mend their friendship in South Africa after the massive row broke out, it's thrown doubt on whether both of them will be at the live final. As it stands, they can't stomach being together on stage in front of an audience after everything that happened."
Previous I'm A Celebrity History
Adam Thomas previously finished third in the 2016 season of I'm A Celebrity before going on to present the spin-off show Extra Camp in 2019. Jimmy Bullard was the first contestant eliminated during his 2014 series appearance. Their contrasting experiences with the show may have contributed to the differing perspectives that fueled their argument.
David Haye's Exit Comments
Meanwhile, champion boxer David Haye could not resist taking a final swipe at Adam Thomas after becoming the second campmate to be eliminated from I'm A Celebrity All Stars. Gemma Collins was also sent packing during Monday night's episode.
During his exit interview, the 45-year-old former world heavyweight champion was asked about his fractious relationship with the actor, which exploded on screen and has caused backlash for both men. Haye stated: "No bad blood from my side. Look, I've been immersed in tough boxing gyms since I was ten years old. Literally fighting daily, much bigger men than myself, pushing myself to the limits, physically and mentally. I won the world heavyweight championship against a seven-foot Russian giant."
He continued with pointed criticism: "When a grown man tells me that a fun TV show - where we're being paid handsomely every single day - is the hardest thing he's ever been through, it's just not a frequency I recognise. I was actually on my best behaviour there, honestly." Haye then warned: "I've spoken to Adam, I've said my piece and some of what's still to air will speak for itself, I'll leave it there."
The boxer chose to take fan favourite Gemma Collins with him because "The two of us were itching to get back to our partners, and I think we'd both earned it."
I'm A Celebrity All-Stars 2026 Campmates
The current series features an impressive lineup of returning celebrities including:
- Gemma Collins (45) - Reality star who rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex
- Ashley Roberts (40) - Heart Radio presenter and former Pussycat Doll
- Sir Mo Farah (43) - Olympic champion and most successful British track athlete
- David Haye (45) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion
- Scarlett Moffatt (35) - 2016 Queen of the Jungle and former Gogglebox star
- Seann Walsh (40) - Comedian known for his Strictly Come Dancing appearance
- Sinitta (62) - Eighties popstar with hits like So Macho and Toy Boy
- Jimmy Bullard (47) - Former footballer known as 'The Bulldog' for his energetic midfield play
- Adam Thomas (37) - Actor famous for Waterloo Road and Emmerdale roles
- Harry Redknapp (79) - Legendary football manager and 2018 King of the Jungle
- Craig Charles (61) - Actor known for Red Dwarf and Coronation Street
- Beverley Callard (69) - Actress who played Liz McDonald in Coronation Street
This diverse group of celebrities has created compelling television drama, with the Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard confrontation representing one of the most explosive moments of the series to date.
