Gemma Collins has accused ITV bosses of ‘trying to kill her’ after a Bushtucker Trial on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa. The former TOWIE star, 45, was selected for a surprise challenge alongside Jimmy Bullard for Team Rhinos against Harry Redknapp and Scarlett Moffatt of Team Lions.
During the trial, Collins was thrown into a crocodile-infested train carriage and hit in the face with an explosive burst of slime and bugs. Handing the first task to Scarlett Moffatt, she said: ‘Forget it, you’ve won… that just went straight in my face.’
Speaking in the Bush Telegraph afterwards, she broke down in tears, stating: ‘I feel like you’re trying to kill me. You’re going to kill me. It’s, like, not even funny. I feel like you’re definitely trying to kill me.’
Viewers sympathised with Collins, who has struggled to adapt to jungle life. On social media, Paul wrote: ‘Gemma Collins is the main reason to watch this show. She has made it for viewers!’ Lyn added: ‘Gemma Collins is doing so well after leaving the first time, go on girl, smashing it.’ Fellow campmate Adam Thomas was praised for supporting her.
Earlier in the series, Collins defended herself after Sinitta criticised her casting as Mama Morton in Chicago, despite Collins never taking up the role. Collins responded: ‘Not a joke, Sinitta. I auditioned for it and got it fair and square.’
Since filming ended in September 2025, Collins revealed she lost 8kg, partly due to Mounjaro injections. She described the experience as ‘the best digital detox and spiritual healing’. I’m A Celebrity… South Africa continues weeknights at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
