Ant and Dec shared details about the WhatsApp discussions among the I’m A Celebrity campmates in their recent podcast episode. During their show, Hanging Out with Ant & Dec, the duo delved into the events of the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here South Africa finale.
The final episode featured Adam Thomas being crowned King of the Jungle, but tensions arose with David Haye and Jimmy Bullard, causing Sinitta and Gemma Collins to exit the live recording.
Following the finale, Adam expressed feeling emotionally drained and vowed not to return to the show, even for a £10 million offer, citing a negative impact on his well-being. Ant and Dec’s announcement of his win left him shocked and disheartened.
Prior to the live show, drama brewed in the celebrities’ WhatsApp group. Dec mentioned uncertainties about the evening due to media speculation, while Ant highlighted surprises like Craig Charles’s appearance on This Morning.
Dec revealed that Jimmy almost didn’t make it to the show, and tensions were high as Gemma and Adam left the WhatsApp group after complaints surfaced. Ant clarified that they were not part of this group, reserved solely for the celebrities.
The podcast hosts discussed the unpredictability leading up to the show, noting a smooth main show until David Haye’s provocative question during Adam’s trial. Ant mentioned allowing David and Jimmy to address their concerns in the results show.
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