Sinitta 'Dumbfounded and Upset' Over Gemma Collins' 'Rat' Accusation in I'm A Celeb Feud
Sinitta has publicly broken her silence on her escalating feud with Gemma Collins, expressing that she is 'dumbfounded and incredibly upset' by accusations leveled against her. The conflict centers on claims that Sinitta leaked stories from the I'm A Celebrity All Stars' WhatsApp group to the press, with Gemma allegedly branding her a 'rat' in the chat.
Accusations and Denials in the Jungle Drama
According to reports from The Sun, Gemma Collins, the 45-year-old former TOWIE star, accused Sinitta, 62, of betraying her by selling WhatsApp stories to media outlets. This allegation has sparked significant tension among the cast of the upcoming spin-off show, which is set to return to screens on April 6 with an all-star lineup of past campmates.
Sinitta hit back strongly, stating: 'I've been accused of being the rat who's been selling the WhatsApp stories... the only rat amongst us were those in the jungle.' She added a pointed remark, suggesting Gemma might be 'suffering a little hallucinogenically from all the, er, animal scrotums,' referencing the show's infamous bush tucker trials.
Sources Reveal Deepening Rift and Cast Tensions
A source close to Sinitta revealed that she was left 'dumbfounded and incredibly upset' by the accusation, which was made without any proof. The source explained: 'She made a beeline for Gemma as she had been beside herself with worry and the other celebs were clearly aware there was this unspoken tension.'
The feud is said to have caused wider tension within the cast, as other celebrities fear they might be next in line to be accused of feeding stories from the private chat. This has reportedly led to a breakdown in communication, with former Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt revealing that none of the cast members use the group WhatsApp anymore.
Background and Broader Context of the All Stars Show
Gemma Collins first participated in I'm A Celebrity back in 2014, famously quitting the show after just 72 hours. Sinitta entered the jungle 15 years ago in 2011. The current All Stars edition, filmed in South Africa in September, features a lineup including Scarlett Moffatt, Harry Redknapp, and Adam Thomas, among others.
The tension between Sinitta and Gemma is not the only conflict to emerge from the show. It was previously revealed that Adam Thomas fell into a fit of rage with footballer Jimmy Bullard during filming. Thomas described the experience as 'tough' and admitted to having 'imposter syndrome,' though he expressed gladness at participating after a decade away.
At a recent Q&A session hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rogers at the Ham Yard Hotel, Jimmy Bullard was notably absent, with reports indicating he and Thomas no longer speak. Sean Walsh attempted to insist that all cast members remained friends, but Moffatt countered this, stating: 'Let's not lie on this stage. I think naturally, in a social setting like that, you are drawn to certain people over others. That's just life, we did all get on. But, there were peaks and troughs wasn't there.'
As the April 6 premiere date approaches, the feud between Sinitta and Gemma Collins highlights the intense dynamics and unresolved conflicts that can simmer among reality TV stars, even before the cameras start rolling for an all-star reunion.
