Jimmy Bullard is reportedly planning his "ultimate sweet revenge" on Adam Thomas ahead of the live I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here finale tonight. ITV bosses are said to be nervously awaiting the reunion after the pair's bust-up in scenes broadcast this week was described as the programme's biggest ever row.
The former professional footballer, 47, is said to remain "seething" over the argument, which took place several months ago as the spin-off is pre-recorded until the final. Sources suggest he is ready to give his version of events during the live show. One insider said: "Jimmy is a larger-than-life character with a wicked sense of humour and will be revelling in the opportunity to make everyone sweat. He's a massive joker, so they don't know what he's going to say or do in the live final. He is also not afraid to say exactly what he thinks — and that means he won't be toeing ITV's line... It's the ultimate sweet revenge."
Adam, an actor known for Waterloo Road, clashed with Jimmy during a Bushtucker Trial in which the losing duo would be sent home. Former Fulham midfielder Jimmy quit the challenge, prompting an angry Adam to rage: "You're taking the p***!" Campmates including Harry Redknapp and Craig Charles will gather for the last time in tonight's programme. Despite the row, Adam was allowed to remain in camp and will battle to win the competition.
It will be the first time the former Emmerdale star comes face to face with his rival since the bitter spat, which was recorded last autumn. There had been uncertainty over whether Jimmy would attend the finale, as he remained furious over the edit of the clash. Boxer and fellow campmate David Haye previously said: "It was a lot more intense."
ITV has insisted the broadcast was an accurate and fair representation of events and denied wild claims that Adam attempted to kick Jimmy. A spokesperson said: "This is categorically not true. Adam did not try to kick Jimmy." While Adam was visibly angry over Jimmy's decision and did kick a door in the trial area, it was said to be "nowhere near" his co-star, and the incident was included in this week's broadcast.
