The I’m A Celebrity final has reportedly been thrown into chaos as Jimmy Bullard faces losing 20% of his show fee if he refuses to appear.
It is believed the former footballer, 47, will not show up at the final on Friday night following an explosive argument with Adam Thomas that will air on Tuesday.
The pair locked horns during a Bushtucker Trial during filming in South Africa last year and the fight was said to be so heated that hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly had to step in. Adam and Jimmy are said to be still not on speaking terms.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s a very sad turn of events. Both men acted in a way they’re not proud of.
‘It’s so bad, in fact, that Jimmy says there’s no way he’ll be turning up on Friday, which means he won’t be paid his full show fee.
‘Jimmy snubbed going to the All Stars press launch last month so everyone knows he’s serious.’
The I’m A Celebrity final has reportedly been thrown into chaos as Jimmy Bullard faces losing 20% of his show fee if he refuses to appear
The insider added that Jimmy is ‘adamant’ that there’s no going back with Adam and he’s prepared to take the consequences.
They also said things don’t look good for him with other TV commitments going forward as he will be seen as a risk and ‘unreliable’.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives of Jimmy Bullard and ITV for comment.
Adam and Jimmy are paired together in the Bushtucker Trial during Thursday’s episode.
The explosive exchange was teased at the end of Monday’s episode, with the pair clashing during a Bushtucker Trial.
In the tense scenes, Adam screams at Jimmy, 47, ‘are you f***ing taking the p***? I am in there getting covered in f***ing ants.’
The former footballer seems surprised the actor had moved from his station and his attempts to appease him only irk Adam more, while Ashley Roberts watches on.
He tells him: ‘Woah, calm down. That’s pathetic.’
The trial starts with the sound of the vuvuzela. While the other celebrities spring into action, Jimmy doesn’t move.
It is believed the former footballer, 47, will not show up at the final on Friday night following an explosive argument with Adam Thomas that will air on Tuesday
Ant and Dec try to encourage him, but Jimmy stays frozen.
‘Boys, I don’t think I’ve got it in me,’ he says.
After Adam successfully moves the first cog through the abacus, the trial is brought to an unexpected stop when Jimmy says ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ sparking the argument between Jimmy and Adam.
‘So, what are we doing now?’ Ashley asks as Ant and Dec inform the celebrities that the trial is suspended and they must exit the area.
Jimmy and Adam continue their heated discussion, while the rest of the campmates watch on.
Their disagreement leads the other campmates to make an important decision, which affects one person’s fate in camp.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa airs weeknights at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
I’M A CELEBRITY ALL-STARS 2026: MEET THE CAMPMATES
GEMMA COLLINS
The GC took part in the 14th series of I’m A Celebrity back in 2014
AGE: 45
SERIES: 2014 (14th series) quit after 72 hours
OCCUPATION: Reality star
FAMOUS FOR: Gemma, popularly known as The GC, rose to fame on the reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE). She is known for her larger-than-life ‘diva’ persona.
ASHLEY ROBERTS
As the 2012 runner-up, Ashley said going on I’m A Celebrity was life-changing
AGE: 44
SERIES: 2012 runner-up (12th series)
OCCUPATION: Heart Radio presenter, Pussycat Doll
FAMOUS FOR: Ashley Roberts is a showbiz correspondent for Heart Breakfast. She rose to fame in noughties girlband the Pussycat Dolls.
SIR MO FARAH
Sir Mo Farah, 43, is hoping to conquer his fear of snakes
AGE: 43
SERIES: Fifth place in 2020 (20th series set in Wales)
OCCUPATION: Olympian
FAMOUS FOR: Sir Mo is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic history. He won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
DAVID HAYE
Former World Champion boxer David Haye thinks nothing will scare him in the jungle
AGE: 45
SERIES: 2012, came in third place (12th series)
OCCUPATION: Boxer
FAMOUS FOR: David is a legendary British former professional boxer. He is one of only three boxers in history to have unified the world titles at cruiserweight and gone on to become a world heavyweight champion.
SCARLETT MOFFATT
Scarlett Moffatt, 35, admitted she was feeling apprehensive about the jungle
AGE: 35
SERIES: 2016 Queen of the jungle (16th series)
OCCUPATION: Reality star
FAMOUS FOR: Scarlett became a TV favourite after joining Gogglebox. She went on to win I’m A Celebrity in 2016.
SEANN WALSH
Since Australia, Seann Walsh is now a proud dad of two
AGE: 40
SERIES: 2022, finished in fifth place (22nd series)
OCCUPATION: Comedian
FAMOUS FOR: Seann Walsh is a comedian who was caught in a cheating scandal when he starred in Strictly in 2016 alongside his professional partner Katya Jones.
SINITTA
Sinitta, 62, hopes she will finally conquer her phobia of ‘everything’
AGE: 62
SERIES: 2011, voted out second (11th series)
OCCUPATION: Eighties popstar
FAMOUS FOR: Sinitta, first reached global fame in the 1980s with hits like So Macho and Toy Boy. She was also known for her guest appearances on The X Factor.
JIMMY BULLARD
Former footballer Jimmy, 47, will be joining his fellow co-stars Gemma and Craig
AGE: 47
SERIES: 2014 (10th place)
OCCUPATION: Former footballer
FAMOUS FOR: Known as ‘The Bulldog’, Jimmy was a highly technical and energetic midfielder who became a cult hero for his sense of humour and iconic celebrations.
ADAM THOMAS
Adam’s son, Teddy, was only two when he first did the Australian jungle
AGE: 37
SERIES: Third place in 2016 (16th series)
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Adam is famous for starring in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. He recently returned to Waterloo Road for its 20th anniversary.
HARRY REDKNAPP
Harry Redknapp won the 18th series of I’m A Celebrity back in 2018
AGE: 79
SERIES: 18th series in 2018. I’m A Celebrity King Of The Jungle.
OCCUPATION: Legendary football manager
FAMOUS FOR: Harry Redknapp’s career spans over 60 years in professional football, transitioning from a skilful winger to one of the most recognisable managers in Premier League history.
CRAIG CHARLES
Corrie legend Craig, 61, was another celebrity who starred in the 14th series
AGE: 61
SERIES: 2014 quit early
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Craig is most famous for his role as Dave Lister in the cult science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and for playing Lloyd Mullaney in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.
BEVERLEY CALLARD
Beverley was part of the first series that took place in a Welsh castle in 2020
AGE: 69
SERIES: 2020, came in tenth place (20th series)
OCCUPATION: Actress
FAMOUS FOR: Beverley played Coronation Street’s iconic Liz McDonald on and off for 31 years.
