Jimmy Bullard has broken his silence over his explosive row with actor Adam Thomas on I'm a Celebrity... South Africa, accusing ITV of editing out the truth. The former footballer, 47, said he will tell his version of events during Friday night's live final.
The pair clashed after Bullard abandoned the Rancid Run trial, which required campmates to collect cogs from an ant-infested abacus using their mouths. Thomas, 37, was seen shouting at Bullard, using expletives, and later appeared visibly upset. However, Bullard remains aggrieved, claiming the full extent of Thomas's tirade was not shown.
Fellow contestant Sinitta backed Bullard on Instagram, writing: 'There was a big argument, I can hear c-word, c-word, shouting c-word, you c-word.' Bullard thanked her, adding: 'Wow thanks @thesinittaofficial shame that wasn't shown! My version will be told Friday!'
Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly had to intervene during the confrontation, described as the show's biggest ever. Former contestant Carol Vorderman called Bullard 'disgraceful', saying the scenes left her 'angry, furious, crying'.
Boxer David Haye also weighed in, branding Thomas a 'professional victim' and claiming unseen footage reveals a different side to the Waterloo Road actor. The pair have not spoken since the row, and reconciliation is considered unlikely.
