Adam Thomas, the Waterloo Road actor who won this year's I'm A Celebrity South Africa, has revealed that he would not have taken part again for £10million if he had known the impact it would have on his mental health. The 37-year-old admitted that the antics in camp 'broke' him and that he is now in therapy, eight months after filming.
The former Emmerdale star has spoken candidly about a feud with former boxing champion David Haye, who he claims targeted him relentlessly. Viewers saw Haye pick at Thomas for not volunteering for a trial, which Thomas attributes to his arthritis. Despite Haye dismissing his actions as 'banter', Thomas says the jibes became personal and crossed a line.
In a podcast with his brothers, Thomas revealed that Haye allegedly told him after the show, 'I've never met a nicer guy. I just wanted to break you.' Thomas added, 'If that isn't classed as bullying, I don't know what is.' He also accused Haye of faking a mental health check, claiming Haye said he was asked by bosses to step back, though ITV denied this.
The incident has sparked debate among Mirror readers about whether ITV should have better protected Thomas. Some argue that the show's duty of care failed, while others believe it was a clash of personalities. Thomas himself said he blames himself for letting the situation escalate, but insists the bullying had a lasting effect.
