Scarlett Moffatt Exposes 'Lad Banter' Tensions in I'm A Celeb All Stars
A decade after Scarlett Moffatt charmed the nation with her easy-going nature and humour on ITV's I'm A Celebrity, winning the Queen of the Jungle title, the former Gogglebox star has revealed her return to the jungle was far less harmonious. The 35-year-old mother-of-one is speaking out ahead of the upcoming pre-recorded All Stars series, which premieres on Monday, detailing how non-consensual 'lad banter' fueled significant rifts within the camp.
Camp Dynamics Turn Sour with Unwanted Banter
Scarlett Moffatt explained that the atmosphere during her second stint in the jungle was markedly different from her first experience. She attributed this shift to the presence of strong personalities and problematic interactions. 'It wasn't as harmonious as the first time I went in, only because I think we were all such big characters,' she stated. '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 consenting adults if everyone participating wants to participate in the banter.'
The television personality further elaborated that some campmates felt pressured into these exchanges despite their discomfort. 'I think sometimes some people didn't want to be involved but were even though they didn't want to be,' she added, highlighting the coercive nature of the dynamics that emerged.
Explosive Row Between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard
Reports have surfaced of a particularly intense conflict between soap star Adam Thomas, 36, and former footballer Jimmy Bullard, 47. According to sources, Thomas 'totally lost it' at Bullard during one of the show's Bushtucker Trials, with the confrontation spilling over into the camp itself. This incident is said to have 'deeply shocked the other campmates,' creating a palpable tension that lingered.
Producers are now reportedly attempting to persuade both men to return for the live final, now that filming has concluded and they are back in the UK. Speaking at the launch day, which Bullard notably did not attend, Thomas admitted, 'It was completely different compared to the last series that I did, it was so much tougher.' He continued, 'So it was tough, there's no denying that. And I feel like I had my moments in there, like we all did. But I'm glad that I did it.'
Further Fractures and WhatsApp Group Exclusion
The discord within the All Stars series extends beyond the Thomas-Bullard altercation. Former boxer David Haye, 45, has been revealed as the administrator of a WhatsApp group titled 'I'm A Celeb Legends 2026,' from which Sir Mo Farah was conspicuously excluded. Speaking ahead of Monday's first episode, Sir Mo, 43, confirmed he had been 'left out of the group,' while fellow campmate Ashley Roberts, 44, of the Pussycat Dolls, remarked, 'Mo's not in the WhatsApp group and we're trying to figure out how that happened.'
Scarlett's Spoiler and Winner Predictions
Earlier this week, Scarlett Moffatt inadvertently stirred controversy on This Morning by seemingly dropping a spoiler about the series outcome. Despite the final not having aired or even been filmed yet, she hinted at potential finalists. When asked by host Alison who she thought would win, Scarlett first joked, 'Is it bigheaded if I say me?' before revealing her preferences. 'To be honest with you, I hope Harry Redknapp wins. He's just so wonderful. And Sir Mo Farah as well. We'd still be trying to get the fire lit if it wasn't for Sir Mo. He just looked after us all.'
When contacted for comment, an ITV spokesman clarified, 'Dermot & Alison asked Scarlett who she'd like to win and she said Harry and Mo from the campmates. She chose those two because, as she said on air, they were good at camp duties, especially the cooking.' This statement aims to contextualise her remarks as personal hopes rather than confirmed results.
