David Haye's Controversial Jungle Behaviour Escalates on I'm A Celebrity South Africa
In a dramatic turn of events on I'm A Celebrity...South Africa, former boxing champion David Haye has ignited further controversy by targeting the Rhino team's dinner, prompting pleas from his campmates to cease his disruptive actions. The 45-year-old athlete, currently participating in the all-stars edition of the ITV reality survival series hosted by Ant and Dec, is a member of the Lion's team alongside Harry Redknapp and Ashley Roberts.
Dinner Theft Plan Sparks Campmate Backlash
Rumours of food theft have been circulating in the camp, which is divided by a fence, and in Wednesday's episode, Haye appears determined to pocket the rival team's meal. As the food is lowered into the camp, Haye confidently declares, "I can’t wait for the food to get here. It’s not going to be easy getting up there but where there’s a will, there’s a way." His plan immediately draws concern from teammate Sir Mo Farah, who responds, "Damn, brother. No, I think we should just let them have it… technically they did win it."
Undeterred, Haye asserts, "This is the Lions' lair, anything coming in here is getting eaten," but their conversation is overheard by Coronation Street star Craig Charles from the other side of the fence. Charles exclaims, "You're not really going to steal the bag, are you? You can’t steal the bag off our girls who just won the challenge!" Whether Haye succeeds in his ploy remains uncertain, but he wastes no time using King Harry’s throne to propel himself closer to the food bag.
History of Offensive Comments Adds to the Drama
Haye's time in the jungle has been marked by controversy, including offensive remarks about women and a seemingly weight-related joke directed at Gemma Collins. After suffering a defeat in a trial, Haye admitted, "It's gonna eat me up for a while. They tried to get under my skin, and they have; that's what they should do, and I expect nothing less. I don't like losing any rounds." Surprisingly, Gemma Collins, a member of the opposing team, comforted him by saying, "You're not a loser, David. Don't be hard on yourself, tomorrow is another day, dust it off, you're always a champ, you know that. Love ya. Come on, it's not the end of the world," before hugging him and departing.
In the Bush Telegraph, Gemma reflected, "Obviously, there's been a bit of banter between us. I've seen a different side to David." However, fans were left baffled by her kindness, especially after Haye's previous comments that appeared to reference her weight. The controversy began when Haye discussed a potential post-show party, describing his girlfriend Sian as having "the personality of a proper ugly bird" and elaborating on what he termed "Ugly Duckling syndrome." Scarlett Moffatt and others expressed shock, but Haye continued to voice his opinions unabated.
Later, when Gemma mentioned her thick hair, Haye quipped, "It certainly ain't thin," further fueling the tension. As the drama unfolds, viewers are left questioning the dynamics within the camp and Haye's impact on the show's atmosphere.
I'm A Celebrity...South Africa airs weeknights at 9 PM on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, with ongoing episodes promising more twists and confrontations.
