All I'm A Celebrity contestants who were forced to leave the show early
It’s hard to leave a life of luxury behind to take part in a show situated in the middle of an Australian forest, which is why there have been quite a few celebs to quit I’m A Celeb.
However, you might not be aware of how many celebrities actually called their time on I'm A Celeb, the famed ITV reality TV show.
Let’s get into it.
Grace Dent in 2023
Starting from the most recent leaver, food critic Dent left after one week in the Aussie jungle on 'medical grounds'.
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At the time, a spokesperson for I'm A Celeb said: "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike."
Jamie Lynn Spears in 2023
The sister of pop sensation, Britney Spears left the show just days after Dent for the same reason as the food critic.
She had been threatening to leave for some time before the decision came.
A spokesperson for the show revealed: "Jamie Lynn Spears has left I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds. She's been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities."
Olivia Attwood in 2022
One day after the I'm A Celeb 2022 launch show, former Love Island contestant, Attwood left as a 'precautionary measure'.
According to ITV, she left to ‘undergo some medical checks’ which led to the medical team advising her to not return.
Richard Madeley in 2021
Now, this was a season that we all wish we could have forgotten.
It was when the show was set in North Wales due to COVID-19 restrictions when the TV presenter quit after he was rushed to hospital and had to leave because he had broken his Covid bubble rules by leaving camp.
Jack Maynard in 2017
Maynard was caught in a scandal just two days after the show began, leaving him to make the choice to quit and defend allegations against him, which claimed he had made past homophobic tweets.
Spencer Matthews in 2015
The Made In Chelsea alum had to leave after 48 hours without really explaining why.
It was only revealed a short while afterwards it was due to him taking steroids to bulk up for a charity boxing match that never went ahead.
He shared in a statement that when ITV fold him to go home, he ‘pushed back but ultimately the show's duty of care prevailed and bags had to be packed.’
Lady Colin Campbell in 2016
Colin Campbell was forced to withdraw from the show on 'medical grounds' just two days before the final.
A spokesperson for the show shared at the time: "Lady C has left the jungle on medical grounds."
Gemma Collins 2014
Collins did not disappoint when she entered the jungle, but she didn’t last long.
In fact, it was only three says until she told bosses that she wanted to go home.
On X, she wrote when she was back in the UK: “My time was short in the jungle and not many people know that I was robbed and physically attacked 24 hours before leaving for Australia. I didn't want to let anyone down, so I still went in.
“However, I was in a terrible state and shock as you can imagine and couldn't see it through. I took lots of stick over it, but if you was robbed and attacked and then sent into the jungle, I'm sure you would have struggled too. I would never let anyone destroy my dreams again.”
Craig Charles in 2014
The former Corrie actor left the jungle after being told that his brother had sadly passed away.
ITV shared at the time: "Craig was told the sad news earlier today. He was devastated and decided to leave straight away, but did stop to say his goodbyes to his fellow celebrities. He was a great part of the show and we are sorry to see him leave but completely respect his wishes. He is expected to fly home tomorrow."
Brian Conley in 2012
The comedian was forced to quit the show after being rushed to hospital.
When speaking on Lorraine when he came home, he said: "It is under extreme circumstances and I started to feel really bad because in the end, very shortly after that, I did have to leave. I had an examination and they found I had malnutrition and was suffering from exhaustion. They sedated me in hospital and gave me a tablet that would probably knock out a horse for two days. I woke up with a saline drip in my arm thinking, 'what on earth has happened here?'"
Nigel Havers in 2010
The actor quit the show after he was less than pleased with one of the trials which involved an electric shock.
In 2021, Havers shared that he found the show to be 'total boredom'.
Camilla Dallerup in 2009
Another person who quit after three days was the professional dancer who found herself nearly passing out.
She admitted that she had to go to a doctor afterwards and that she 'wasn't getting enough salt and sugar, and I started to get palpitations’.
She also shared she ‘had memory loss, my speech was slurred and my hands were cramping - it was scary. I had to lie down after going 10 steps to the toilet’.
Katie Price in 2009
The well-known TV personality was the first ever celeb to appear on the show twice, but this time she only lasted nine days.
Apparently, Price said it was because she hated being voted for the trials all of the time.
George Hamilton in 2009
American actor, Hamilton chose to quit days before the final, for reasons unknown.
Kimberley Davies in 2005
The Neighbours alum was actually injured after having to jump 15ft from a helicopter to hit a target in water, which left her rib fractured.
Elaine Lordan in 2005
EastEnders star, Lordan left after passing out twice on her first day in the camp.
Brian Harvey in 2004
Harvey, the East 17 singer quit the show after five days after his argument with Janet Street-Porter which involved talk of smoking and farting.
Natalie Appleton in 2004
The All Saints singer left during the early hours of the morning after learning that she was chosen to do a fifth trial.
Fair enough.
Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) in 2004
The Sex Pistols singer left five days before the final, for reasons unknown.
Daniella Westbrook in 2003
The former EastEnders actress left voluntarily after nine days and said: "It was an interesting experience. I am not going to say I enjoyed it, I didn't enjoy one little bit, I couldn't wait to get out of there. I have never been so bored in my life - one thing I have learnt from the whole thing is I can't deal with boredom, I am hopeless with it."
Topics: Im A Celebrity, Reality TV, ITV, Celebrity
Britt Jones