Former boxer David Haye called Adam out over not wanting to do a trial on the ITV reality series
I’m A Celebrity South Africa star Adam Thomas has said that David Haye ‘broke me’ as he admitted that he ‘wanted to quit’ the ITV reality show.
On Friday (April 17) night’s episode of the All Stars version of the ITV reality series, Adam was seen lying in bed and sharing that he wasn’t feeling well. TOWIE’s Gemma Collins tried to cheer him up by jokingly spoon feeding him.
When it came time to decide who was doing the next Bushtucker Trial, Adam, who has arthritis, said that it would be hard for him to do due to him feeling dehydrated. This led to boxer David calling him out in front of his campmates.
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“Dehydrated?! We’ve all got the same amount of water! Adam is doing it and that’s it! When is your top form gonna come? Why aren’t we forcing this dude to go and do it. Coincidentally, every time there’s something to do, he’s not feeling well,” David said.
With Adam left visibly emotional by the comments, former queen of the jungle and Gogglebox legend Scarlett Moffatt told David to ‘stop it’. David, who has also fallen out with Gemma and Coronation Street legend Beverly Callard during the series, added: “He’s a grown *** man. I don’t like guys when they’re a bit useless”
Later in the episode, Adam had snuck back some chocolates for the rest of camp to enjoy after the Rhinos group enjoyed their bush banquet the night before. However, David was less than impressed, telling Adam he didn’t want his empty gesture of chocolates and wasn’t happy that they had missed out on food because of it.
Days after the scenes, in which Adam admitted that he was upset by David’s comments, aired, Adam returned to Instagram on Sunday evening (April 19). Adam shared a lengthy post opening up about how David affected him over the course of the pre-recorded series, which will air its final on Friday night (April 25).
Adam wrote: “Not going to lie,this picture breaks my heart, as I know on the inside what I was dealing with and truth be told I thought it was all my fault. I now know that’s not the reality… My time in I’m a Celebrity South Africa was one of the toughest things I’ve ever been through, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
“Watching it back hasn’t been easy at all. There were moments I felt pushed to my absolute limit, and if I’m honest, times I didn’t even recognise myself. Living with arthritis is something I don’t really talk about, as much as I should do…but in there it really took its toll.
“My biggest fight was pretending to put on a brave face and trying to hide the pain! that can be exhausting within itself. There were days my body just didn’t want to keep going, but I did.”
The former Emmerdale actor continued: “I won’t sit here and say I handled everything perfectly, because I didn’t. I wish I spoke up for myself sooner. I wish I stood my ground instead of trying to keep the peace, but I’ve learned that being kind doesn’t mean being weak, and sometimes it takes going through tough moments to find your voice.
“Since coming out, I’ve taken time to process everything, and I’m in a much better place now. I let go of the anger, had the conversations I needed to have, and chose peace. “What I’m most proud of, is at times like this I wanted to walk, I wanted to quit but I didn’t .
“Even when I wanted to walk away, even when it felt like too much, I never give up! and that means everything to me. He broke me in there, he pushed me to my limits, and I’ve told David this and he’s apologised and that’s that! I’ve moved on now, am not one to hold a grudge.”
Thanking fans for their ‘lovely messages and all the kind words’, Adam noted that ‘we all face people and situations that try to break us’. He concluded the post by pointing out that ‘but sometimes those moments are what rebuild you stronger than ever’ and to ‘be kind’.
The comments section of Adam’s post saw his famous family and friends rushing to commend him for his honesty when discussing the difficult time he faced in the South African jungle.
Adam’s brother Ryan Thomas said: “I would like to say i would stick up for you in there but hes not the guy to pick a fight with, we need to give @tonybellew a call bro.” Scott Thomas added: “I wish I could have been there for you my brother…it makes me so angry that you went through that…but I’m so proud of how you’ve come out of the other side of all this…the strongest you’ve ever been and on an incredible journey…standing in your power.”
His campmate Scarlett wrote: “Awwww Adam I bloody love you. You’re one of the kindest men I know, if my little boy ends up being as caring as you then I know I’ll have done a good job a mam. Lots of love.” Reality TV star Jess Wright posted: “You’re so lovely & came across amazing.”
Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts wrote: “Adam bless you. You have such a big heart. I’m sorry you struggled in there.” Emmerdale’s Danny Miller posted: “You’re a beautiful man and those who really know you know what you bring to their lives. Love and laughter, you’ve handled yourself incredibly as always! Love you brother.”
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