Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins found herself overwhelmed with emotion during the latest episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The reality television personality, who famously quit the jungle after just three days in 2015, broke down in tears while adjusting to the demanding conditions of the South African all-stars camp.
Emotional Struggle in the Camp
During Wednesday's broadcast on ITV, Collins admitted to her fellow campmates that she was finding the experience particularly challenging. She expressed frustration with the basic living conditions, stating she couldn't wash properly or enjoy any comforts. "I'm alright, I feel alright mentally, it is just hard," she confessed before adding more candidly about the constant chores: "I've got to wash up every five minutes. I am not used to this."
Adam Thomas Steps Up as Support
Fellow contestant Adam Thomas quickly came to Collins' aid, offering comfort and encouragement that didn't go unnoticed by viewers watching at home. On social media platform X, formerly Twitter, fans praised Thomas for his compassionate response. One viewer wrote: "Adam looking after Gemma. He's an absolute gentleman. And Gemma girllllll you are doing so well." Another added: "And this is why Gemma didn't cope in the jungle the first time.. at least she's having a sense of humour in her sadness. Adam is a gem."
Collins Composes Herself for Challenges
Despite her emotional moment, Collins managed to compose herself and refocus on the tasks ahead. Her determination was evident when she was selected alongside former footballer Jimmy Bullard to represent the Rhinos team at Kings Croc Station. There, she faced The Creeper Train challenge alongside former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt from the opposing Lions team.
Collins approached the challenge with characteristic humor, declaring "She's coming out for one night only" as she prepared for the difficult trial. The challenge required the celebrities to hold onto handles suspended from the ceiling while being covered in critters and blasted with gunk. The first to release their grip would lose, after which they had to collect golden nuggets from behind a fence amidst piles of coal while being blasted with air.
Dramatic Developments Elsewhere in Camp
Meanwhile, other campmates created their own drama. Former heavyweight boxing champion David Haye attempted to intercept and steal a bag of food intended for the opposing team following their trial victory. Despite protests from his own teammates, the 45-year-old boxer used a throne to propel himself closer to the food package, declaring "anything coming in here is getting eaten."
The Final Push Approaches
As the episode progressed, hosts Ant and Dec returned to camp with significant news: this marked the final day as a divided camp. The announcement came after Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and former Coronation Street actor Craig Charles gathered all celebrities together. The campmates now face increasing pressure as they compete for golden nuggets in their final challenges, extracting them from cages and containers in a last push for victory.
Collins' emotional journey represents a significant contrast to her previous jungle experience. While she has already lasted considerably longer than during her 2015 appearance, the latest episode demonstrated that the psychological challenges of camp life continue to test even the most determined celebrities. Her ability to recover from her emotional moment and continue competing suggests personal growth since her earlier jungle departure.
