Beverley Callard Reignites Feud with David Haye Over I'm A Celebrity Camp Drama
Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard has stoked the flames of her ongoing feud with former world champion boxer David Haye, as she expressed deep regret for "going too easy" on him during their tense encounters in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! South Africa camp. The 69-year-old soap star, who clashed with the 45-year-old sportsman early in the series, now wishes she had been more confrontational about his actions.
Camp Tensions Boil Over After Savannah Scrub Decision
The conflict ignited in the very first episode when David Haye, after winning an initial trial, was tasked with choosing between fellow celebrities Scarlett Moffatt and Beverley Callard to join his team. Knowing that the unchosen contestant would be relegated to the austere Savannah Scrub camp—with its meager food rations, wooden beds, and doorless toilet—Haye selected Scarlett, consigning Beverley to the harsher conditions.
In a fiery moment, Beverley warned Haye, "Up yours, I will get my own back," and later confided to co-star Adam Thomas, "I've been a fan of his for years and years and years, but not any more I tell you." She elaborated on her simmering anger, stating, "David Haye flipping sent me to Savannah Scrub! I was thinking, 'You're going to get it mate, you are going to get it'. I've thought about this, over the hours, thinking that I'm going to chin him and all the rest of it."
Regret and Edited Out Confrontations
Reflecting on the aired footage, Beverley Callard revealed her disappointment, telling The Sun Online, "When I was watching it last night I actually thought I was too easy on him. I did." She admitted that more of her critical comments were edited out, adding, "I did say a lot more than that—it was edited out—but I think I was too easy on him when we first met again. I was disappointed as well, because I was a fan of his."
The tension was palpable among the campmates, with comedian Seann Walsh expressing shock at Haye's decision. Upon learning Beverley had been sent to Savannah Scrub, Seann reacted, "That guy does not give a s**t," highlighting the divisive nature of Haye's competitive move.
Camp Reunion and Ongoing Fallout
When the two camps—Savannah Scrub and Main Camp—were eventually reunited, David Haye faced a grilling from his fellow celebrities. Beverley directly confronted him, stating, "Oh you've had some stick," while Adam Thomas cautioned, "Beverley's not happy with you mate. I'd stay away from Gemma as well." Seann Walsh attempted to lighten the mood with a playful "Let's get ready to rumble!" but the underlying friction remained.
Haye's behavior has already sparked viewer backlash, with some branding him "evil" for his treatment of Beverley during the challenge. His campmates defended his actions as stemming from his competitive nature as a sportsman, yet the drama underscores the high-stakes environment of the reality show.
As the series continues to unfold in South Africa's Kruger National Park, this feud serves as a reminder of the intense interpersonal dynamics that define I'm A Celebrity, where alliances are tested and regrets are voiced in the harsh wilderness setting.
