Boxer David Haye caused a stir during the live finale of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa by publicly questioning whether Adam Thomas deserved to win. Haye shouted from the audience, alleging that Thomas had called fellow campmate Jimmy Bullard 'the c-word multiple times.' Host Anthony McPartlin responded by promising to address the issue later.
Thomas, known for his role in Waterloo Road, has been at the centre of controversy throughout the series, including a feud with Haye and a separate row with Bullard that almost ended his participation. Despite this, he made it to the final three alongside Olympian Sir Mo Farah and former football manager Harry Redknapp.
The all-star show, filmed last autumn, featured pre-recorded trials where finalists faced insects, reptiles, and other creatures. Thomas endured an eating trial involving a sheep's anus, vagina, and a tarantula. After watching, reality star Gemma Collins called him her 'hero,' but Haye interjected to question his worthiness.
McPartlin agreed that 'there was a lot of stuff that was said that was un-broadcastable' during Thomas' row with Bullard. Runner-up Craig Charles, who finished fourth, later told ITV's This Morning that the argument was 'deeply traumatic' and that the broadcast was 'watered down.' He added: 'Adam was so wound up. He was so aggressive. It looked like he was going to attack Jimmy.'
Despite the drama, Thomas said he had the 'best time' on the show. Meanwhile, McPartlin joked that the 'scariest thing' the celebrities faced was 'David Haye's views about women,' referencing the boxer's controversial remarks about his girlfriend. The hosts also sent support to Beverley Callard, who left the show due to health issues later revealed to be breast cancer.
