ITV denies favoritism claims after chaotic I’m a Celebrity final
ITV denies favoritism claims after chaotic I’m a Celebrity final
Adam Thomas wins I’m a Celebrity... South Africa amid on-screen clashes; ITV rejects favoritism claims as Bullard and Haye accuse edits of shaping the finale.
The live finale of I’m a Celebrity... South Africa delivered drama, with Adam Thomas emerging as the winner after a week of intense moments in the camp. Tensions flared between Thomas, Jimmy Bullard and David Haye during filming, culminating in a confrontation that continued into the final. The all-star edition had been pre-recorded last year and then brought to a live finish, heightening scrutiny over what viewers saw on screen.
Thomas acknowledged the volatile moments and said he took full responsibility for his actions, adding that he wouldn’t be brought down by those trying to dim his light. Bullard had accused Thomas of abusive, aggressive, and intimidating behavior, and claimed that ITV had cut footage that would show the full scope of the row. Haye chimed in, suggesting the show portrayed Thomas as a victim at times.
ITV has denied the accusations of favoritism, asserting that the finale presented an accurate and fair representation of events. It was noted that all campmates were invited to the live finale to share their thoughts, individually and collectively, which the network says supports a balanced ending.
The week leading up to the finale saw further drama when Bullard gave up on a trial, a moment that led to both Bullard and Thomas being eliminated earlier before the final broadcast. In the end, the live final concluded with Thomas as the winner, despite the ongoing debate about how much of his ramped-up rant was shown on air. The controversy surrounding what was aired has kept fans debating the integrity of the edit and the impact of editing on the competition’s narrative.
