Declan Donnelly has weighed in on the ongoing feud between Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, appearing to side with the former footballer. The row erupted after Bullard quit the Rancid Run trial, which involved retrieving cogs from a giant ant-infested abacus using only their mouths. Thomas was furious that Bullard's decision could result in both being sent home.
Donnelly, speaking on the show's Unpacked spin-off, said: 'You can kind of understand Adam reacting the way he did because, like we say, he'd only just caught a break and he was having a nice time. He wanted to stay as long as he possibly could. But, on the other hand, you don't know what people are going through in their own heads, mentally where Jimmy was, and what people have got going on in their own heads. So, you can't fault Jimmy for that.' Ant McPartlin nodded in agreement.
An insider claimed Bullard remains upset by the spat, even months after the spin-off was pre-recorded. The source said: 'Jimmy is devastated by it all, it was supposed to be a celebration of I'm A Celeb, but Adam appeared to have let his temper get the better of him.' The source added that Bullard is 'seething' following the argument.
Singer Sinitta, also featuring in the series, revealed on Instagram that the C-word was shouted during the argument. She said: 'There was a big argument, I can hear c-word, c-word, shouting c-word, you c-word. What on earth is going on?' In response, Bullard commented that the full argument was not shown and that he will attend the final after all, writing: 'Wow thanks @thesinittaofficial shame that wasn't shown! My version will be told Friday! Can't wait to see you all....well some of yous.'
