In an emotional revelation, Adam Thomas has opened up about the trauma he’s faced since being crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! South Africa, claiming that he feels “exploited” by ITV and “thrown under the bus” by his fellow campmates.
After a dramatic and chaotic live final, the 37-year-old actor spoke about his heartbreak following the explosive arguments with co-stars Jimmy Bullard and David Haye, which overshadowed his victory. As the cameras rolled, tensions boiled over, and Adam appeared close to tears as hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly declared him the winner.
Adam, visibly upset, reflected on the experience during an emotional chat on his Thomas Bros podcast. “I feel like I’m being blamed for everything, even though I had no control over how things were edited or how other campmates were portrayed,” he shared. “It’s heartbreaking because it feels like people are trying to defend themselves by blaming me, and that really hurts.”
Despite the drama surrounding the final, Adam revealed that he has never pointed fingers or blamed anyone for the chaos. “I take full responsibility for my actions in the camp,” he admitted, “but this situation is not what it seems. And it really breaks my heart to be dragged into this mess.”
The actor’s deep distress was evident during the final, where David Haye and Jimmy Bullard made accusations that the show had unfairly edited the footage in Adam’s favor. Adam claims that while the campmates fought to defend themselves, they were unintentionally throwing him under the bus in the process.
“I see all these people going on shows, talking about their experiences, but in doing so, they’re blaming me,” Adam said, clearly hurt by the accusations. “It’s sad to see that after all this time, they’re trying to clear their own names by making me the scapegoat. I’m not accusing anyone of anything — I’m just trying to move forward.”
As the fallout continues, Adam also recounted a chilling conversation with David Haye after the show ended, where the ex-boxer allegedly admitted his intentions to emotionally manipulate Adam. “When I spoke to David, I asked him why he kept doing this to me. He told me, ‘I’ve never met a nicer guy. I just wanted to break you.’”
For Adam, this moment was the breaking point. “If that’s not bullying, I don’t know what is,” he said. “And I just want to make it clear to anyone out there who’s being bullied—don’t let it slide. Speak up. Don’t let it carry on.”
The final moments of I’m A Celeb saw Adam crowned King of the Jungle, but not before explosive arguments between him, David, and Jimmy dominated the screen. The atmosphere was tense, and Adam later admitted that throughout the final, he felt like an afterthought, exploited for the sake of drama. “It was all about them, not me,” he confessed. “I felt like I was just a pawn in the bigger picture.”
This chaotic live final, which aired on April 24, 2026, has become one of the most talked-about events in reality TV, not just for the unexpected twists and emotional breakdowns, but also for the ongoing legal threats. David Haye has already threatened ITV with a potential lawsuit over what he claims is the irreparable damage done to his reputation due to the show’s editing. Sources close to Haye have revealed he’s considering suing the network for a staggering £10 million.
Meanwhile, the fallout continues with Jimmy Bullard’s similar accusations, and sources claim the footballer may also take legal action. According to the latest reports, Jimmy and David both feel betrayed by the way the show portrayed their time on I’m A Celeb, believing the footage was manipulated to create unnecessary drama at their expense.
As the tension grows, Adam Thomas remains stuck in the middle, struggling with the emotional and psychological toll of the show’s aftermath. “It’s tough,” Adam said, choking up as he discussed the strain it’s put on his mental health. “But I’ll live with this for the rest of my life. I just hope people see the real me and understand that what happened on the show isn’t who I am.”
The drama from I’m A Celeb South Africa’s explosive final continues to unfold, with more twists expected in the coming weeks. As fans continue to follow the saga, one thing is clear: this season of I’m A Celeb will go down in history as one of the most controversial in the show’s long-running legacy.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
