Following the explosive conclusion of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on Friday, April 25, 2026, several cast members have spoken out about the events that unfolded during the live final. The broadcast, which crowned Adam Thomas as the winner and “Ultimate Legend 2026,” descended into chaos after heated exchanges between contestants, prompting two stars to walk off set and drawing visible reactions from hosts Ant and Dec.
The controversy centered on allegations made by former footballer Jimmy Bullard against his fellow finalist Adam Thomas, accusing him of using abusive language during a pre-recorded segment from the previous year’s series. Bullard claimed Thomas directed a derogatory term at him that was not aired in the original broadcast, a claim he reiterated during the live finale while requesting hosts Ant and Dec comment on what they had witnessed.
According to reports from the live event, Ant McPartlin responded by stating he did not recall the exchange as aggressive, saying, “No it wasn’t, I was there.” Thomas subsequently acknowledged taking “full responsibility” for his actions during the earlier incident while expressing continued respect for Bullard, stating he had “nothing but love for Jimmy.” However, the discussion escalated when boxer David Haye entered the conversation, accusing the production of editing footage to portray Thomas favorably and challenging the narrative presented to viewers.
The situation intensified when Haye and Bullard jointly urged fellow contestants to confirm their characterization of Thomas’s behavior as “abusive, intimidating and aggressive.” In response, Gemma Collins and Sinitta initially defended Thomas but later walked off the set amid the rising tension, with Collins later commenting that Haye had been “aggressive” in his conduct during the exchange. Haye was also reportedly booed by sections of the live audience as the debate unfolded.
Following the broadcast, multiple participants have shared their perspectives on social media and in interviews. A tweet from the account @superTV247, posted shortly after the finale, described the exchange as “the craziest 5 minutes of #ImACeleb in 25 years” and criticized the conduct of both David Haye and Jimmy Bullard, stating they were “embarrassing themselves” and accusing the hosts of failing to maintain impartiality.
The fallout has added to existing scrutiny of this year’s All-Stars series, which had previously been noted for interpersonal conflicts among campmates. Earlier in the season, Thomas had been involved in a separate publicized disagreement with Haye, whom he accused of pushing him to his limits during their time in camp. These ongoing tensions appeared to culminate in the confrontational finale that has since prompted widespread discussion among viewers and media commentators.
As of Sunday, April 26, 2026, no official statement has been issued by ITV regarding the incidents that occurred during the live broadcast. The network has not confirmed whether any internal review will be conducted into the conduct of participants or the handling of the live segment by production staff.
For ongoing developments regarding this story, readers are encouraged to follow official updates from ITV’s press office or verified entertainment news outlets covering the aftermath of the series finale.
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