Gemma Collins has doubled down on her effusive praise for a fellow I'm A Celebrity South Africa campmate, delivering a powerful message of gratitude and solidarity. The former Towie star, who was the third contestant to exit the ITV series after David Haye selected her to accompany him home, has made it abundantly clear who she believes deserves to be crowned King of the Jungle.
A Bond Forged in the Jungle
Despite being out of the running for the ultimate prize, Collins continues to revel in her personal pride for overcoming fears and making amends after her abrupt departure from the show over a decade ago. In a heartfelt social media tribute, she has lavished immense praise on fellow campmate Adam Thomas, sharing a montage of their best moments together from the South African camp.
An Instagram Ode to Friendship
Captioning her Instagram video with poignant words, Gemma wrote: "Only people who recognise your magic deserve the best of you. Not everyone has the eyes for it, and that’s not your problem. Save your sparkle for the ones who feel your light, not the ones who squint at it." She proceeded to call Thomas her "best jungle friend ever," elaborating on the depth of their connection.
"Not just for the laughs, but for every storm we somehow danced through," she explained. "We’ve seen each other at our lowest and still chose to stay, to lift, to believe. That journey… it didn’t just make memories, it made us unbreakable. Forever grateful for you. Always. adamthomas21"
Campaigning for Victory
Collins concluded her post by directly urging her legion of followers to cast their votes for Adam Thomas to win in Friday's highly anticipated final. Her campaign even garnered support from the Jedward brothers, who shared a message backing the former Emmerdale star, amplifying the call to action across social media platforms.
Mutual Admiration and Support
This public endorsement follows Adam Thomas's own candid admission that he would have likely quit the camp if not for Gemma Collins's unwavering support. Thomas had previously confessed to feeling "broken" by some comments from fellow contestant David Haye, who recently remarked that Adam's discussions about his physical struggles were "just not a frequency I recognise."
In a sweet reciprocal social media post on Tuesday, Adam thanked Gemma for her steadfast presence on the show. He uploaded an image of the pair from the ITV programme and wrote: "From start to finish you was real, no act, no front, just you. The laughs, the tears, the way you were there for people when they needed it most, especially Me!"
"I was there to pick you up and you did the same for me, had my back every step of the way," Thomas continued. "If I'm being honest, if you wasn't in there I probably would've walked a long time ago. You kept it going for me more than you even know. Everyone can see how special you are. You showed humility, empathy, strength, and still managed to bring the entertainment every single time!!"
He added, "As a viewer, you MADE that show for me. No question. Should've been in that final, should've been crowned, but either way, you'll always be my queen of the jungle. Best thing to ever come out of that experience for me… was meeting you @gemmacollins."
The mutual admiration and profound bond between Gemma Collins and Adam Thomas has become a standout narrative of this series, highlighting themes of resilience, friendship, and emotional support under the intense scrutiny of reality television.
