Adam Thomas' Brothers Express Fury Over I'm A Celebrity 'Bullying' Incident with David Haye
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Adam Thomas has received strong support from his brothers Ryan and Scott, who admitted they were left reeling over what they described as a 'bullying' row with fellow contestant David Haye. The emotional fallout stems from a tense episode on the ITV show where Adam, 37, clashed with the former boxer, 45, leading to widespread concern among his family and fans.
Adam's Struggle with Arthritis and Emotional Toll
Over the weekend, the Waterloo Road actor revealed in a candid Instagram post that he had been left 'broken' by his time on I'm A Celebrity South Africa. He detailed how he struggled 'physically, mentally and emotionally' during filming, particularly due to his autoimmune psoriatic arthritis diagnosis from three years ago. Adam shared an image of himself looking downcast in the camp, explaining he found it exhausting to 'hide the pain' throughout the experience.
The situation escalated when David Haye branded Adam 'useless' during discussions about who would participate in a trial, despite Adam's visible discomfort from his condition. This comment sparked outrage, with Adam's brothers describing how it made their 'blood boiling'.
Family and Celebrity Support Floods In
Reacting to Adam's emotional statement, his twin brother Scott penned a heartfelt message on Instagram: 'I wish I could have been there for you my brother… It makes me so angry that you went through that… but I’m so proud of how you’ve come out of the other side of all this.' Scott added in a separate story post: 'It's tough watching my twin bro go through all of that in there... makes my blood boil!'
Older brother Ryan joined in with support, though he humorously noted about confronting David: 'I would like to say I would stick up for you in there but he's not the guy to pick a fight with.'
Celebrity friends also rallied around Adam. I'm A Celeb co-star Ashley Roberts commented: 'Adam bless you. You have such a big heart. I’m sorry you struggled in there.' Soap star Danny Miller added: 'You’re a beautiful man and those who really know you know what you bring to their lives.' Carol Vorderman chimed in with empathy about arthritis pain, stating: 'When I saw you lying there, and knowing you, I genuinely wanted to knock the t**t who was bullying you out.'
Adam's Reflection and Reconciliation
In his Instagram post, Adam reflected on his challenging experience, writing: 'My time in I’m a Celebrity South Africa was one of the toughest things I’ve ever been through. Watching it back hasn’t been easy at all. There were moments I felt pushed to my absolute limit.' He acknowledged that living with arthritis 'really took its toll' and that his 'biggest fight was pretending to put on a brave face and trying to hide the pain.'
Despite the difficulties, Adam concluded on a positive note, revealing he has since spoken to David Haye, who has apologised. 'He broke me in there, he pushed me to my limits, and I’ve told David this and he’s apologised and that’s that! I’ve moved on now,' Adam stated, emphasizing that he is in a 'better place now' and proud he didn't quit the show.
Fan Reactions and Broader Context
The incident has sparked significant discussion among viewers, with many fans arguing there is a 'fine line between bantering and bullying' and urging David to be more 'sympathetic'. Social media reactions included comments such as 'David Haye is an absolute joke and a bully' and 'God, David Haye is coming over so badly.'
This controversy follows other contentious moments involving David Haye on the show, including allegedly 'sexist' comments about his girlfriend's personality, which he attributed to not having access to AI tools he normally uses to 'check if his comments were safe'. Despite the backlash, sources close to David insist there was 'no malice behind the remark.'
As I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! continues its run, the fallout from this row highlights the intense pressures and personal struggles contestants face, with Adam Thomas' experience serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of kindness and understanding in high-stress environments.
