ITV viewers witnessed a chaotic end to the I'm A Celebrity All Stars series on Friday night, as tensions boiled over during the live final. The cast reunited for the first time since filming wrapped, but it was not long before a heated argument broke out on stage.
During the final, Ant McPartlin asked Jimmy Bullard about the real reason he left the show. Bullard revealed that he had consulted his contract and realised he would receive a higher fee if he left with a co-star rather than pulling out alone. He claimed he took Adam Thomas, leading to an explosive confrontation.
The footballer's decision to forfeit the trial caused Thomas to erupt with fury. ITV bosses were forced to edit large portions of the argument due to foul language. Ant McPartlin later confirmed that the altercation included 'C-bombs' which were unbroadcastable.
As Bullard defended his actions, Gemma Collins said that Thomas appeared sorry, but Bullard and David Haye interrupted, insisting that appearances did not matter. Collins then stormed off the set, as the pair continued to argue that ITV had edited the altercation unfairly.
The live final also saw Ant and Dec step in to calm the situation. Dec reminded Bullard that his actions denied Thomas his place in the show. Bullard then appealed to other campmates, but when they disagreed with him, he fumed that they had not been present.
Viewers took to social media to share their thoughts, with many criticising Bullard and Haye. One fan wrote that Bullard had quit because he knew he would get full pay, while others praised Ant and Dec for not tolerating the pair's behaviour.
