In a fiery clash on the South Africa spin-off of I'm A Celebrity All Stars, Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard furiously declared 'up yours' to former heavyweight boxer David Haye. The explosive confrontation erupted after David's team won a challenge, granting them the power to decide who would be banished to the basic Savannah Scrub camp.
Dramatic Decision Sparks Outburst
The unlikely war of words began when David emerged victorious against Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffatt in the Unlucky Lodges challenge. This task required the celebrities to search high and low for keys in a lodge, with David's triumph allowing his team to choose between Scarlett and Beverley for immediate exile to Savannah Scrub. David's decision to send the soap star did not go down well, prompting Beverley's heated reaction.
She furiously stated: 'David you're going to pay for that decision. I'm telling you now.' Initially, Beverley attempted to downplay her anger, saying, 'I have really no hard feelings, I'm only kidding,' before pausing and hilariously adding: 'Up yours.'
Beverley Vows Revenge
As she walked through the jungle, Beverley made her intentions clear, declaring: 'David Haye. I will get my own back on him.' Later in the evening, while joining Adam Thomas in Savannah Scrub, she continued to express her fury. 'Been a fan of his for years and years and years - not anymore I tell you,' she joked. 'He sent me to Savannah scrub and I thought "you're gonna get it mate".'
When Adam suggested she shouldn't make an enemy out of David, Beverley replied with a threat: 'I've thought about this, I'm gonna chin him.'
Viewers React with Amusement
Audiences found Beverley's outburst hilarious, taking to social media to share their thoughts. Comments included: 'Nice one Bev - "up yours",'; 'I won't accept ANYONE coming for my bev callard,'; 'Bev ROBBED being sent away,'; 'Go on Bev give to David,'; 'Bev is coming for you David,'; 'Bev gonna chin david haye,'; and 'When beverley and mo get a majority alliance together to vote david into the first elimination challenge >>>>.'
Ashley Roberts and Dec Donnelly Reunion
Elsewhere in the episode, viewers poked fun at Ashley Roberts' reunion with host Dec Donnelly. The Pussycat Doll, 44, returned for the All Stars edition, facing more Bushtucker Trials and an old love interest. Fans quickly recalled her previous stint in 2012, when rumours swirled about her dating Dec.
On social media, they asked: 'Who remembers the days ppl thought Ashley and Dec were dating?'; 'Anyone else remember that Ashley Roberts and Dec used to be a thing?'; 'Do you reckon Dec still fancies Ashley as much as he used to?!'; and 'So did anything ever happen with Ashley and Dec bc oh.'
During her 2012 appearance, Ashley had Dec blushing after a flirty exchange about sex in the clearing. She told him and Ant: 'You're deprived of everything here in the jungle. I can't stop thinking about it. I'm excited to get out of here and be able to just stimulate all the senses... if you know what I mean.' Dec exclaimed: 'Oh my gosh. Everything I want to say is unbroadcastable or illegal – or career-ending. Let's calm down.'
Spin-Off Details and Other Highlights
The spin-off, filmed in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, features a group of famous faces who have previously participated in the original series, all vying to be crowned legend of the jungle once again. In other moments, fans were left in stitches after Adam Thomas took 10 minutes to complete a puzzle during a daunting bungee jump challenge.
The Emmerdale actor had an unfortunate start to the competition, failing to finish the puzzle in time. As team captain, Adam took on the first challenge, Tipped over the edge, with Beverley Callard. The pair had to try and collect puzzle pieces from a cliff's ledge while strapped back to back, adding to the episode's tense and humorous atmosphere.
