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Dec Donnelly Intervenes in Adam Thomas-Jimmy Bullard Feud

I'm a Celebrity's Declan Donnelly has shared his thoughts on the Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard feud that has aired on the ITV show.The campmates clashed on Tues...

Dec Donnelly Intervenes in Adam Thomas-Jimmy Bullard Feud
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's has shared his thoughts on the and Jimmy Bullard feud that has aired on the show.

The campmates clashed on Tuesday night's episode of the programme as they took part in a Bushtucker trial Rancid Run. 

During the challenge, Jimmy, 47, decided to .

This meant that one of them could have been sent home - which left Adam, 37, fuming.  

Many have shared their thoughts on what had happened and now host Dec, 50, has revealed what he thinks while appearing on the show's spin-off Unpacked. 

Dec said: 'You can kind of understand Adam reacting the way he did because, like we say, he’d only just caught a break and he was having a nice time. He wanted to stay as long as he possible could.'

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I'm a Celebrity's Declan Donnelly (right) has opened up about his thoughts on the Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard feud that has aired on the ITV show

The pair clashed on Tuesday night's episode of the programme as they took part in a Bushtucker trial Rancid Run

Yet then sticking up for Jimmy, Dec continued:  'But, on the other hand, you don’t know what people are going through in their own heads, mentally where Jimmy was. 

'And what people have got going on in their own heads. So, you can’t fault Jimmy for that.'

During the challenge, Jimmy told the Geordie hosts: 'Boys, I don’t think I’ve got it in me.'

Adam carried on, but the trial was brought to a stop when Jimmy said 'I'm a celebrity, get me out of here!'

In the tense scenes, Adam screamed at Jimmy 'are you f***ing taking the p***?'

He added: 'I am in there getting covered in f***ing ants!' 

Jimmy told his campmate to calm down, and called his reaction 'pathetic'. 

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With both of them at risk of eviction, the rest of the campmates decided to send Jimmy home, leaving Adam still in the competition. 

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Back in November it was revealed that the pair had thrown the show into chaos after their bitter falling out. 

At the time it was reported that bosses were having negotiations with the pair to both appear in the final, as their bitter fall out rumbled on. 

Of the row, a source told The Sun: 'Adam totally lost it. He started screaming at Jimmy, calling him a c*** and every other name under the sun.

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'It was completely unexpected and deeply shocked the other campmates, including Jimmy who didn’t see it coming.' 

At the time it was reported that producers were said to be trying to persuade the pair to return for the live final - which will air later this week on Friday, April 24. 

The source said: 'Adam and Jimmy weren’t able to mend their friendship in South Africa after the massive row broke out, it’s thrown doubt on whether both of them will be at the live final. 

'As it stands, they can’t stomach being together on stage in front of an audience after everything that happened.'

Adam will break down in tears again as he gets his family message on the ITV show on Thursday night following his recent feud with boxer David Haye (pictured)

It comes after it was revealed that Adam will break down in tears again as he gets his family message on the ITV show on Thursday night following his recent feud with boxer David Haye.

The former Waterloo Road star will become emotional as the celebrities are sent voice notes from home in a surprise treat for the camp.

Scarlett Moffatt will be seen rushing to pick up the camp phone when it rings during the action tonight, with an automated message informing her the campmates have voicemails waiting for them to listen to. 

The first call delivers a collection of voice notes for Craig Charles from his wife and children, while Mo Farah also receives a message from his family.

Harry Redknapp receives a voice message from his beloved wife Sandra, who tells him: 'Keep making us proud, and love you always and forever.” His sons follow with words of encouragement.'

And Scarlett, 35, will receive a message from her fiancé and her son Jude, who for the first time ever tells her that he lover her in an emotional moment that sees her struggling to control her emotions. 

And Adam will break down in tears as he receives a message and hears his children's voices, with his wife following on with a touching tribute.

'There's magic in it,' the actor responds as he struggles to control his emotions listening to the voices of his family on the phone. 

It comes amid the ongoing 'bullying' row between Adam and former boxer David Haye - with the TV star breaking down and revealing he was in therapy after clashing with the athlete on the show.

Adam had a fractious relationship with boxer David, 45, during their time together in the South African jungle, which was filmed in September last year.

David has since been accused of 'bullying' after a series of swipes towards Adam were aired, which, in one instance, saw him brand the actor 'useless' for excusing himself from a trial due to his health.

He took another vile swipe at Adam on social media on Tuesday night, and Adam has revealed he is now receiving therapy following their jungle run-in.

Speaking to his brothers Scott and Ryan on their At Home With The Thomas Bros podcast, Adam emotionally said the row 'f***ed' with him.

Breaking down in tears, Adam said: 'It was like being back in school again and although it wasn't physical bullying or anything like that, and I'm not saying it's bullying, but he was just mind f***ing me. 

'And I just never stuck up for myself whilst I was in there and I was like "s**t bro, I wish I stuck up for myself". That was beating me up more than anything.'

Reflecting on David's swipes, Adam said: 'I just took it, and took it, and took it, until eventually it got to a point where I was like, "I'm literally at breaking point here".'

He added that David has since apologised to him as he told his brothers the boxer has 'a heart of gold' - however, David went on to swipe against Adam despite his apology.

The boxer claimed that his co-star was 'weak' in a new interview, doubling down on the bullying row and branding Adam a 'Chihuahua'.

He said: 'Adam's like a kind of chihuahua. I'm more of a doberman or a pit bull or something. He's the chihuahua. He doesn't need therapy. He needs to do some push-ups, he needs to get out there and get in amongst other males who are powerful.

'I don't think it's bullying. If a few comments breaks him, how soft is he? How weak, how brittle-spirited is he'. 

Former Emmerdale actor Adam has autoimmune condition psoriatic arthritis and struggled with fatigue and dehydration in the jungle.

But David insisted: 'I didn't know about it, but I couldn't care less. Everyone's got something. Adam was jumping around, dancing. I think whatever the trial was, he didn't like the sound of it, so he's lying in bed, so I gave him some s*** about that.'

The boxer went on to reveal that since leaving the jungle he has watched Adam and his two brothers Scott and Ryan's TikTok videos which he claimed are 'feminine'.

David sparked bullying complaints from viewers when Adam, who suffers from autoimmune condition psoriatic arthritis, told his campmates during last Friday's episode that he wasn't feeling well enough to participate in the Termite Terror trial.

The boxer took aim at him, and said: 'Who gives a s**t if he doesn't feel well. He's a grown-ass man. I don't like guys who are a bit useless.

'I hate them useless guys. He is useless.'

They clashed again when the camp was punished for Adam sneaking in chocolate for his campmates, with Adam suggesting that he wouldn't eat that night as a result.

However, David chimed in suggesting 'his portion should be a little bit smaller than everyone else’s' as he hit back against the camp for supporting him.

 GEMMA COLLINS 

The GC took part in the 14th series of I'm A Celebrity back in 2014

AGE: 45

SERIES: 2014 (14th series) quit after 72 hours 

OCCUPATION: Reality star 

FAMOUS FOR: Gemma, popularly known as The GC, rose to fame on the reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE). She is known for her larger-than-life 'diva' persona. 

ASHLEY ROBERTS  

As the 2012 runner-up, Ashley said going on I'm A Celebrity was life-changing 

AGE: 44

SERIES: 2012 runner-up (12th series)

OCCUPATION: Heart Radio presenter, Pussycat Doll

FAMOUS FOR: Ashley Roberts is a showbiz correspondent for Heart Breakfast. She rose to fame in noughties girlband the Pussycat Dolls. 

SIR MO FARAH

Sir Mo Farah, 43, is hoping to conquer his fear of snakes

AGE: 43

SERIES: Fifth place in 2020 (20th series set in Wales)

OCCUPATION: Olympian

FAMOUS FOR: Sir Mo is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic history. He won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

DAVID HAYE 

Former World Champion boxer David Haye thinks nothing will scare him in the jungle

AGE: 45

SERIES: 2012, came in third place (12th series)

OCCUPATION: Boxer

FAMOUS FOR: David is a legendary British former professional boxer. He is one of only three boxers in history to have unified the world titles at cruiserweight and gone on to become a world heavyweight champion.

SCARLETT MOFFATT

Scarlett Moffatt, 35, admitted she was feeling apprehensive about the jungle

AGE: 35

SERIES: 2016 Queen of the jungle (16th series)

OCCUPATION: Reality star 

FAMOUS FOR: Scarlett became a TV favourite after joining Gogglebox. She went on to win I'm A Celebrity in 2016. 

SEANN WALSH

Since Australia, Seann Walsh is now a proud dad of two 

AGE: 40

SERIES: 2022, finished in fifth place (22nd series)

OCCUPATION: Comedian

FAMOUS FOR: Seann Walsh is a comedian who was caught in a cheating scandal when he starred in Strictly in 2016 alongside his professional partner Katya Jones. 

SINITTA 

Sinitta, 62, hopes she will finally conquer her phobia of 'everything'

AGE: 62

SERIES: 2011, voted out second (11th series)

OCCUPATION: Eighties popstar

FAMOUS FOR: Sinitta, first reached global fame in the 1980s with hits like So Macho and Toy Boy. She was also known for her guest appearances on The X Factor. 

JIMMY BULLARD 

Former footballer Jimmy, 47, will be joining his fellow co-stars Gemma and Craig 

AGE: 47

SERIES: 2014 (10th place)

OCCUPATION: Former footballer

FAMOUS FOR: Known as 'The Bulldog', Jimmy was a highly technical and energetic midfielder who became a cult hero for his sense of humour and iconic celebrations. 

ADAM THOMAS

Adam's son, Teddy, was only two when he first did the Australian jungle

AGE: 37

SERIES: Third place in 2016 (16th series)

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Adam is famous for starring in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. He recently returned to Waterloo Road for its 20th anniversary. 

 

 HARRY REDKNAPP 

Harry Redknapp won the 18th series of I'm A Celebrity back in 2018

AGE: 79

SERIES: 18th series in 2018. I'm A Celebrity King Of The Jungle.

OCCUPATION: Legendary football manager

FAMOUS FOR: Harry Redknapp’s career spans over 60 years in professional football, transitioning from a skilful winger to one of the most recognisable managers in Premier League history.

CRAIG CHARLES

Corrie legend Craig, 61, was another celebrity who starred in the 14th series

AGE: 61

SERIES: 2014 quit early

OCCUPATION: Actor

FAMOUS FOR: Craig is most famous for his role as Dave Lister in the cult science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and for playing Lloyd Mullaney in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.

BEVERLEY CALLARD 

Beverley was part of the first series that took place in a Welsh castle in 2020

AGE: 69

SERIES: 2020, came in tenth place (20th series)

OCCUPATION: Actress

FAMOUS FOR: Beverley played Coronation Street's iconic Liz McDonald on and off for 31 years.

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