We are yet to find out who the new King or Queen of the jungle is on I’m a Celebrity this year, but it seems an alleged “unexpected” feud on the All Stars 2026 spin-off has led to doubts about two famous faces taking part in the future live final.
Although the line-up hasn’t been officially confirmed by ITV, rumoured campmates Adam Thomas (Waterloo Road) and Jimmy Bullard (former footballer) reportedly butted heads during a tense Bushtucker Trial.
When filming for the South Africa version recently, Adam became “frustrated”, a TV source has said.
The programme, which sees memorable celebrities from series gone by return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges, last aired in 2023, with Myleene Klass crowned the ultimate champion.
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The second series of I’m a Celebrity… South Africa is due to air on ITV next year.
I’m a Celebrity… South Africa 2026 stars clash on ITV show
But with the pair still yet to make friends, it’s claimed they haven't confirmed if they are attending the live final of I’m a Celebrity All Stars set to take place in London, where viewers can vote for their winner.
A TV source told The Sun : “Adam totally lost it.
“He started screaming at Jimmy, calling him a c*** and every other name under the sun.
“It was completely unexpected and deeply shocked the other campmates, including Jimmy who didn’t see it coming.
“Adam is intensely competitive and was taking his jungle return very seriously.
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“He was frustrated by what happened in the Bushtucker Trial and lost his temper.”
It’s understood the disagreement was in front of I’m a Celeb hosts Ant and Dec, and was over a “high-stakes challenge”, with one of the campmates forced to shout the dreaded “I’m A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here”.
The TV source added: “Adam and Jimmy weren’t able to mend their friendship in South Africa after the massive row broke out.
“It’s thrown doubt on whether both of them will be at the live final.
“As it stands, they can’t stomach being together on stage in front of an audience after everything that happened.
“It’s yet to be confirmed whether they will both be there.”
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ITV I’m A Celebrity… South Africa 2026 cast ‘confirmed’
The full “confirmed” I’m a Celebrity… South Africa 2026 cast, according to The Sun, is:
- David Haye
- Gemma Collins
- Seann Walsh
- Harry Redknapp
- Scarlett Moffatt
- Adam Thomas
- Sir Mo Farah
- Ashley Roberts
- Sinitta
- Craig Charles
- Jimmy Bullard
- Beverley Callard
The first series of the I’m a Celeb spin-off show featured former campmates Fatima Whitbread, Jordan Banjo, Carol Vorderman, Joe Swash and Gillian McKeith.
Newsquest has approached ITV for comment.
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