I'm a Celeb winner Adam Thomas issues brutal dig after explosive feud with Jimmy Bullard
Topics: Im A Celebrity, ITV, Reality TV
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Topics: Im A Celebrity, ITV, Reality TV
I'm A Celebrity show bosses probably hoped things would start to calm down between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard after their feud, but the winner's latest social media post suggests otherwise.
Waterloo Road star Thomas was crowned 'King of the Jungle' in an explosive live final on Friday (24 April) after viewers were left stunned by their row onscreen.
The war of words between the actor and the ex-Premier League footballer went up a notch on the show, as Bullard kept repeating a four-word phrase many are alleging means he's considering taking legal action.
In case you missed it, Bullard ruffled some feathers when he called time on a challenge in the South African jungle, when he had been paired up with Thomas, and his decision to quit would have sent his partner home too.
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The Salford-born actor kicked off at the former footballer, furious at his decision to quit during a challenge rather than just deciding to walk out while in the camp.
During the live final, Bullard made shocking allegations about an exchange which wasn't aired, with him accusing Thomas of dropping 'C-bombs' at him, which hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly said were 'unbroadcastable'.
Following claims that he was 'abusive, aggressive, and intimidating', Thomas appears to have hit back.
Posting on Instagram yesterday (27 April), the star shared a sweet family post about his son, but seemed to make a reference to the conflict on the ITV show.
Thomas wrote: "My boy came home this weekend with four trophies from his dance comps!!
"But honestly, it wasn’t even about the trophies… it was his face. Just pure happiness, proper proud of himself. That’s what winning should feel like, super proud of the boy."
He then appeared to allude to the I'm A Celeb feud, adding: "One thing I’ve learnt though is as you get older you start to realise, it’s not about trophies or crowns, none of that really matters. I already won a long time ago. Everything I need is right here."
During Friday's live final, Sinitta stood up and appeared to side with Bullard, saying: "Enough, enough, I was there and it was aggressive and abusive."
However, according to The Mirror, she has since backtracked and has accused Bullard and David Haye of 'bullying' behaviour.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain yesterday, the singer confessed: "I know that David got loud on Friday night, he wanted to make his point, he’s trying to defend himself. Actually, ironically, it came across as bullying because he was trying to get his words in.
"It actually felt like bullying to me - it does look like you’re bullies because you’re goading."
The former football manager addressed the chaos while speaking to TalkSport, joking he thought he’d ‘gone to the wrong show’.
Redknapp continued: “I thought it was The Jeremy Kyle Show. I’ve never seen so much aggravation.
“I thought I’m in the wrong studio here. All the crowd is shouting and things.
“Oh, it was a nightmare. I thought, you know, I’m not a celebrity… get me out of here. That’s what I was going to say.”
He added: “This wasn’t strong banter compared to what you’ve had in dressing rooms over the years. You just get on with it, don’t you?
“It all got out of hand. You know, people couldn’t take a bit of banter and it became a big issue.”
After walking off the set during the I’m A Celeb episode, the GC, who came to Thomas’ defence, took to Instagram to say: “What a show up !!! Absolutely disgusted with jimmy and David’s behavior the biggest show up in tv history !!! What an EMBARRASSMENT ! To all the [sic] took part in the show it was a discredit to the production crew cast Ant and Dec biggest disrespect ever !!!
“Last night was meant to be a celebration instead it was very upsetting !! X Let’s hope Adam will find some energy to absorb his victory ! X.”
She also penned an Instagram Story which read: “Jimmy Bullard and David Haye should be absolutely DISGUSTED WITH THEMSELVES.”
During an appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked Live after the final, the Pussycat Dolls star said: "I hope Adam enjoys it, I think he's been through so much, and I just hope that he can take a second, because I feel like he doesn't feel like he maybe deserves it because he's won."
2016’s Queen of the Jungle also came to Thomas’ defence, telling Unpacked hosts Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers: “He does deserve it. It was hard in there, and he was amazing, and he was a friend to us all.
“It is really disheartening that he didn’t get to have that moment of glory.”
The comedian appeared to make light of the drama in a video he shared on Instagram.
In the clip, Walsh joked: "Bit of a mad one last night. Not as smooth as we would have liked. But that's what rehearsals are for, to iron out a few of the creases. Everything should be ok, see you tonight on ITV. What could go wrong?"