In a moment of pure jungle chaos, Gemma Collins took a dramatic tumble from her hammock during the latest episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! South Africa. The hilarious incident, which aired on ITV, saw the Towie star swing backwards and crash to the ground with her legs flailing in the air, letting out a piercing scream that echoed through the camp.
Campmates React to the Chaotic Fall
Former boxing champion David Haye immediately rushed to Gemma's aid, helping her back to safety. Meanwhile, fellow contestants Adam Thomas and Scarlett Moffatt descended into uncontrollable giggles at the unexpected spectacle. Gemma quickly reassured everyone she was unharmed, quipping from her recovered position: "David Haye came to my rescue. I'm winning at life!"
Scarlett Moffatt, who had been sharing an emotional moment with Adam about missing their children just moments before, couldn't contain her amusement. "You know what, Gemma? We were nearly crying over here missing our kids," she said through laughter. "I'm on top of the world now!"
Underlying Tensions Surface in Camp
The lighthearted moment provided temporary relief from simmering tensions that have been brewing in the South African jungle. Gemma had previously expressed frustration with David Haye's "frosty behaviour" toward her. After discussing her thick hair, David remarked, "It definitely ain't thin," which Gemma took as offensive.
"The GC wouldn't take it if they were back home," she told the cameras, referencing her famous alter ego. Viewers echoed her sentiments on social media, with one fan declaring: "David is an absolute a***hole," while another observed: "David really doesn't like Gemma."
Gemma's Clash with Sinitta Over Chicago Role
Further drama unfolded as Gemma clashed with fellow contestant Sinitta over a past theatre opportunity. During Thursday's episode, Sinitta revealed she initially thought the announcement that Gemma would follow her as Mama Morton in Chicago was "a joke."
"I thought you were like Zsa Zsa Gabor... You don't do anything, but you make a great entrance!" Sinitta told Gemma. "You make everybody laugh, but I didn't know you could actually sing and dance."
Gemma, who was due to play the prison matron in 2022 before withdrawing due to injury, appeared offended. "I don't think you'd get cast as Mama Morton in Chicago if you didn't pass the audition," she retorted. Later, she confided to cameras: "I am not a joke. I was taken aback. It was just a bit weird."
Sinitta Responds to Backlash and Extends Apology
The exchange sparked outrage among viewers, prompting Sinitta to address the "nasty" backlash on social media. She clarified that she meant no harm, explaining that there had been "lots of gossip" in Theatreland when Gemma didn't ultimately perform the role.
"I didn't call her a joke," Sinitta insisted. "I said I thought the announcement was a joke at the time as I had not been aware that she sang and danced etc." She also claimed ITV had "edited out" parts of their amicable conversation about the Chicago director.
In a subsequent Instagram post featuring Kermit the Frog drinking tea, Sinitta extended a formal apology: "I am truly sorry that I hurt your feelings when I said I initially thought your Chicago announcement was a joke. I also apologised at the time of admitting it to you."
She added that being compared to Zsa Zsa Gabor was intended as a compliment, noting: "People thought it was a joke when I was first announced too due to my tiny size and usually Pop vocals. I'm sad you were upset, prove everyone wrong, it feels good!"
As the South African edition of I'm A Celeb continues, viewers can expect more dramatic moments, unexpected falls, and emotional confrontations between the celebrity contestants battling it out in the jungle.
