Jimmy Bullard and David Haye have alleged they were 'kicked out' of the I'm A Celebrity final following their explosive on-air row with Adam Thomas on Friday night. As the duo exited the ITV studios, flanked by security guards, fans outside overheard them discussing the incident.
Details of the Incident
'We've been kicked out the show. What's that about? Genuinely,' David said. Speaking to someone on the phone, he added: 'Jimmy, tell them what happened?' Jimmy replied: 'We got kicked out.' When a fan asked why, David responded: 'For trying to tell the truth.' The pair then waited for their rides home while glued to their phones following the showdown that has made TV history.
A video obtained by The Sun captured the conversation. A show source told Daily Mail: 'Some campmates were uncomfortable being on stage with David and Jimmy, so we sent them home during Unpacked.' On his way out, Ant McPartlin had an awkward encounter with Jimmy as he left with his wife Anne-Marie Corbett. Ant appeared to laugh it off as Jimmy tried to get his attention before a security guard intervened.
The Heated Exchange
Former footballer Jimmy accused Adam of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' during an expletive-laden row in a pre-recorded show last year, while boxer David claimed Adam was playing the victim. Adam and David had a fractious relationship during their time in the jungle, filmed in September last year, with David accused of 'bullying' after calling the soap star 'useless' for excusing himself from a trial due to health reasons.
During the live finale, hosts Ant and Dec struggled to control the situation as Gemma Collins and Sinitta stormed off stage in fury. Jimmy was given the chance to speak after Adam allegedly called him the 'C-word' in an earlier clash. Jimmy admitted he left for personal reasons and 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. But what I don't stand on is someone being abusive, aggressive and intimidating.'
Jimmy challenged Ant and Dec: 'You were there and you didn't show any of that footage. You didn't show any of the C-bombs, it's a liberty.' Ant argued: 'The reason we didn't air the C-bomb is because that is unbroadcastable. I was there and I didn't think it was intimidating.'
Adam's Apology
Adam said: 'I take full responsibility for my actions and yes emotions were definitely running high. I have nothing but love for Jimmy. I have apologised to Jimmy 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.'
'Funny way of showing it,' David interjected before Ant and Dec told him to stop interrupting. David continued: 'I like to say how I see it, I like to keep it real and what I have seen is a lot of editing to make this poor guy the victim so people will support him. We all had banter back and forth, a lot of it was cut out. But I think it is time for the truth.'
Sinitta stormed off stage, yelling: 'Guys, you weren't there, I was there and it was aggressive and abusive, we were shaking.' Jimmy shouted: 'You can't be aggressive, abusive and intimidating, it doesn't matter if Adam said sorry. I will not take you saying it wasn't aggressive, abusive and intimidating. Show it, let everyone watch it, let's play it now!' Ant and Dec wrapped up: 'Right, let's leave it there. We'll agree to disagree Jim.'
