I'm A Celebrity Fans Fume at David Haye's 'Ungrateful' Chocolate Outburst
David Haye has once again ignited a firestorm of controversy among viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! South Africa. The former heavyweight boxing champion, aged 45, faced intense backlash on social media following his brash and dismissive behaviour during Thursday evening's episode of the All Stars series.
Adam Thomas' Risky Chocolate Move Met with Haye's Scorn
Fellow campmate Adam Thomas, known for his role in Waterloo Road, took a significant risk by smuggling chocolate back to Team Lion from a banquet, despite explicit rules forbidding such actions. Thomas enthusiastically urged his teammates to "get it down you", sharing the contraband treat. However, rather than appreciating the gesture, David Haye launched into a critical tirade, branding the luxuries as "horrible".
In a confessional segment, Haye speculated, "It must've been some vegan chocolate," before expressing regret for eating any and warning that the camp might face punishment for sneaking what he called "s***" chocolate back. This reaction left many viewers stunned and furious, with one taking to X, formerly Twitter, to vent: "David you EFFING ungrateful b****rd! You didn't have to accept the chocolate they risked bringing back...."
Social Media Erupts in Defence of Vegan Chocolate
The backlash was swift and widespread. Another fan passionately defended the treat, posting: "Oi!! You leave my vegan chocolate alone David!! That’s the only chocolate I can eat so leave it for me if you don’t like it." This incident is merely the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Haye's conduct in the South African camp, which has consistently ruffled feathers both among his fellow celebrities and the audience at home.
Haye's Previous 'Ugly Duckling' Comments Stir Further Outrage
Earlier in the week, David Haye had already shocked campmates and viewers with his controversial views on appearance and personality. During a conversation about his girlfriend, Sian, Haye remarked, "She's like tall, blue eyes. She’s lovely. She's got the personality of a proper ugly bird." When fellow contestant Scarlett Moffatt expressed disbelief, telling him, "You can’t say that," Haye doubled down on his perspective.
He elaborated on what he termed "Ugly Duckling syndrome", explaining, "Most ugly girls realise they're not pretty enough... they gotta have a personality to banter and to tell jokes and s**t, so people overlook the fact that they're not aesthetically amazing, straight away." Haye contrasted this with his view that "most super pretty girls are just idiots" because they rely on their looks rather than developing a personality.
Despite audible groans and clear discomfort from his campmates, David Haye remained unapologetic, insisting his views made sense. This pattern of inflammatory statements has left many questioning his attitude and sensitivity, contributing to a growing perception of him as a divisive figure in the reality TV landscape.
The combination of his ungrateful reaction to Adam Thomas' risky chocolate gift and his earlier contentious comments about appearance has solidified David Haye's position as one of the most talked-about and criticised contestants in this season of I'm A Celebrity South Africa.
