Jimmy Bullard made his first public appearance on Tuesday since the dramatic live final of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, during which he engaged in a heated confrontation with actor Adam Thomas. The former footballer, 47, was seen looking dejected at a train station in Surrey, dressed casually in a black leather jacket and white trainers.
Background of the Row
The dispute originated from a jungle trial where Bullard uttered the show's catchphrase, "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!", in an attempt to leave the competition while still receiving his full appearance fee. This angered Thomas, 37, who was his teammate in the trial, leading to an outburst where Thomas reportedly used expletives, including the F-word and allegedly the C-word.
During the live final, Bullard accused ITV of editing the footage to make Thomas appear less aggressive, claiming the actor's behaviour was "aggressive, abusive, and intimidating." He demanded the network air the unedited tape, causing a chaotic scene that hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly struggled to control.
Live Final Confrontation
Viewers took to social media to express their discomfort, with one writing: "This is more dramatic than anything I've seen in a theatre all year." On stage, Bullard challenged Ant's assertion that the broadcast was a fair representation, insisting that Thomas had used the C-word multiple times. Ant countered that such language was "unbroadcastable" and that he did not perceive the exchange as intimidating.
Thomas apologised, saying: "I take full responsibility for my actions... I have nothing but love for Jimmy." However, fellow campmate David Haye interrupted, suggesting the editing favoured Thomas to gain public sympathy. Haye questioned whether Thomas deserved to win after his behaviour, leading to further tension. Sinitta also backed Bullard, stating: "We were shaking; it was aggressive and abusive."
Legal Action Reports
Reports have emerged that Bullard is considering legal action against ITV, with the live final serving as an opportunity to gather evidence. The network has not commented on the allegations.
