Adam Thomas Wins I'm a Celebrity SA Amid 1,187 Complaints

Actor Adam Thomas was crowned winner of the "I'm a Celebrity... South Africa" all-stars spinoff last week, but the live ITV final descended into chaos amid onstage accusations and walkouts, prompting over 1,000 viewer complaints to Ofcom.

The confrontation centered on Thomas's earlier jungle clash with former footballer Jimmy Bullard during a Bushtucker Trial. Bullard quit the challenge, eliminating both from contention, and later accused Thomas of being "abusive, aggressive and intimidating," claiming unbroadcastable profanity including multiple c-bombs had been edited out. Former boxer David Haye supported Bullard, alleging Thomas played the victim and that footage was selectively cut to favor him. Campmates were asked onstage if they agreed with the description, leading singer Sinitta and reality star Gemma Collins to defend Thomas and walk off set. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly intervened, with McPartlin stating from the front row, "No it wasn't [aggressive], I was there."

Thomas, visibly distressed, threw his crown and sceptre to the ground after his victory with 51 percent of the public vote. He later declined an invitation for a live ITV2 segment and skipped...