Jimmy Bullard to Sue ITV Over Abuse Claims

's Jimmy Bullard is said to be planning to take legal action against and used Friday's chaotic finale as a way of 'gathering evidence'.

The ex footballer, 47, clashed with winner , 37, accusing him of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' during an expletive-filled row in the pre-recorded show last year, which he claimed bosses edited to protect the soap star. 

Jimmy was spotted glancing at his phone during the live finale on Friday, with a source claiming he was looking at notes as well as possibly recording the clash to back up his claims. 

They said: 'Proving that Adam's behaviour was abusive, aggressive and intimidating is the key to Jimmy's legal case against ITV because that behaviour is in breach of the contract. 

Jimmy stated that Adam was 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' nine times, a phrase which is said to be used to in the celeb's contracts to describe unacceptable behaviour. 

'Jimmy didn't only repeat that phrase, he also built up on-air evidence of other campmates agreeing that Adam crossed that line.

The insider told The Sun: 'At one point he had his phone out to check notes but no one is sure whether he was also recording chatter between the cast. Insiders say it's clear from his conduct that a case is being built and that the channel is braced for it after the way he monopolised his moment.' 

Daily Mail have contacted Jimmy's representative and ITV for comment. 

It comes after Sinitta has stood by co-stars Jimmy and as she shared a statement on Sunday reflecting on her I'm A Celebrity  experience.

Adam, 37, who was voted the winner, had the opportunity to speak to Jimmy, after allegedly calling him the 'C-word' in an explosive clash when the footballer called '' in one of the trials, which . 

The clash during the live final became so heated that and  stormed off stage as Jimmy went around each campmate to ask if they thought Adam's behaviour was 'aggressive and abusive'.

Sinitta has now shared a new statement saying that the word 'bully' is a very serious accusation – but did insist that she was happy that Adam won in the end. 

She penned in a lengthy post: 'I really wish everyone had been given a proper chance to speak last night, so it didn't end up feeling hectic with people trying to talk over each other. Before I walked out, all I wanted to say was this:

'I hate that people are being called bullies and that there's bad blood between us. I had a wonderful time with everyone, despite one difficult incident, and I truly hope we can hold on to the life lessons and the incredible experience we shared together. I adore them all.

'I also feel that the word 'bully' is a very serious accusation. It's something I don't believe should be used lightly. There are too many truly bad people in the world already, and it's dangerous to label good people in that way.

'Adam apologised, and I thought that was a very grown up thing to do. I also believe friendships and banter can sometimes be misunderstood when viewed from the outside. I simply ask people to try and see both sides.

'I also want to say clearly: I am not a bully either. Over the last two weeks I've received a lot of verbal abuse on social media. I understand people feel passionate about the show and support their favourites, and I respect that but I don't deserve to be sworn at or called names. I would never treat anyone like that.

'You call me 'Grandma'... but would you speak to your grandmother that way? What about kindness? What about respect? Social media shouldn't be about finding someone to hate and then everyone joining in.'

She continued: 'I had a life changing, amazing time on this show. When I first started in this business, there wasn't social media like this so this side of things has been unexpected for me.

'You can call me talentless, ugly, desperate, past it, irrelevant... but those things are not true and ironically, that behaviour is also bullying. So please watch my videos knowing they were my early opinions at the time. Some thoughts may naturally evolve after watching the show, but one thing hasn't changed.

'I still love everyone. And I truly appreciate your passion and loyalty. The experience is finished now. We all survived the African jungle and the trials, and we have a new King Adam Thomas. I wish him well. I always have.

'I'm just learning how to cope with this side of things. S x.'