Gemma Collins has released new behind-the-scenes footage from the dramatic finale of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, capturing a tense moment with fellow contestant Jimmy Bullard. The 45-year-old television personality filmed her evening at the studios for her new YouTube channel, documenting the moment the former footballer, 47, appeared to ignore her.
Behind-the-Scenes Drama Unfolds
In the video, Gemma is surrounded by her glamour team as they adjust her striking green outfit when Jimmy enters the room. This occurs shortly after his on-air rant, where he confronted eventual winner Adam Thomas following an explosive argument during a trial. Jimmy had called out 'I'm a celebrity,' which left Adam in danger of being eliminated. After the live broadcast, Jimmy fails to acknowledge Gemma backstage, instead giving her a stern look as he walks past.
Earlier in the vlog, former boxer David Haye enters Gemma's dressing room, where she tells him: 'It's all pantomime David, isn't it.' David quickly replies: 'Nah, it's the real thing.' Gemma has since publicly condemned David and Jimmy, stating they should be 'disgusted with themselves' for their treatment of Adam.
Ant and Dec's Attempt to Control the Chaos
ITV presenters Ant and Dec struggled to maintain order as Jimmy accused Adam of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' during an expletive-filled row in the pre-recorded show. Jimmy claimed the show had 'edited out clips' during the furious exchange, which is set to go down in television history. The duo allowed Jimmy to speak after Adam allegedly called him the 'C-word' during their clash. The live confrontation concluded with Ant telling Jimmy: 'Right, let's leave it there. We'll agree to disagree.'
David Haye's Legal Threats
Despite the show having ended, the drama continues as reports emerge that David Haye is planning to sue ITV for 'irreparable damage to his brand.' He has reportedly instructed his lawyers to send a letter to ITV, demanding a full investigation into the show's editing. David was accused of 'bullying' Adam on the programme, which was filmed last year, and also faced criticism from viewers for his comments about women. According to The Sun, the retired athlete feels he was deliberately edited to be the show's 'pantomime villain.'
A source stated: 'David is absolutely gung-ho about all of this — he is incandescent with rage about how the whole series has been handled and feels he's being made a scapegoat by ITV. He can cite examples — such as the Gemma Collins fat-shaming moment, which used clever editing and snide eye-rolls to make his remark look damning. He is going for damages as a result of the 'propaganda' aired against him to recover lost earnings, which lawyers believe could total up to £10 million.' The insider added that David was previously in talks about a show with Netflix, which has since fallen through, and other brand deal work is also thought to have been paused. David has reportedly enlisted the services of £500-per-hour legal firm Gatehouse Chambers. The Daily Mail has contacted representatives of David and ITV for comment.
The 'Fat-Shaming' Remark
The controversial remark about Gemma referred to an episode where campmates were debating who would do a trial. Gemma said: 'We all need to eat tonight,' to which David replied: 'You need to eat tonight.' Gemma responded: 'You know what I'm like without food.' David then said: 'Where were you last night and where was I last night? What did I eat last night?'
All Stars Series Plagued by Controversy
This year's All Stars series has been plagued by bullying rows and controversial spats between feuding cast members, including Adam, Jimmy Bullard, and David Haye. During the live final, all 12 contestants joined hosts Ant and Dec in the studio, and intense scenes saw David launch into a rant against Adam while Ant and Dec took a swipe at the boxer's 'terrifying theories about women.' The presenters went through some of the series' scariest moments, including an intense camp row and David's questionable topics of conversation. Opening the show, they said: 'This year's campmates have survived Gemma Collins snoring… and the most terrifying thing of all, David Haye's theories about women.' Ant then pretended to square up to the sportsman for a fight as the audience laughed.
