Carol Vorderman has branded former footballer Jimmy Bullard 'disgraceful' following his controversial exit from I'm A Celebrity...South Africa. Bullard refused to take part in a challenge alongside Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, leading to a heated argument and his departure from the camp.
Speaking on the I'm A Celebrity...Unpacked podcast, Vorderman, who appeared on the show in 2016 and returned for the all-stars edition in 2023, expressed her anger. 'I am angry, furious, crying, furious again. It was disgraceful, because everyone’s tired,' she said. She criticised Bullard for telling Thomas to 'stop being pathetic' after the argument escalated.
Vorderman added that Bullard should have voiced his desire to leave openly in camp rather than affecting his teammate. 'He took Adam down and then he just stood there... I’m not surprised Adam blew,' she remarked. Co-host Perrie Sian agreed, saying it was unfair for Bullard to make a decision that impacted someone else.
Bullard has since addressed the incident on social media, hinting he will share his side of the story at the live final. He wrote on Instagram: 'My version will be told Friday! Can’t wait to see you all….well some of yous!!' Meanwhile, Sinitta claimed she heard the C-word being shouted during the row, which she described as a 'massive fight'.
Thomas later spoke about the fallout, admitting he was anxious about how the situation would be portrayed. 'For months, I didn’t know how any of this would be perceived... But now, reading your messages, it’s given me peace,' he said. The incident led to Bullard leaving the show, while Thomas was permitted to stay after consultation with the remaining campmates.
