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David Haye to Sue ITV for £10m Over Show Editing

Published 29 April 2026

Former boxer David Haye is preparing to sue ITV for up to 10 million pounds, claiming the broadcaster's editing of the "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! South Africa" All Stars series caused irreparable damage to his personal brand.

The 45-year-old has instructed lawyers from Gatehouse Chambers, which charges around 500 pounds per hour, to send a letter to ITV demanding a full investigation into the show's edit. Haye alleges the footage was manipulated to portray him as a pantomime villain, aggressive, misogynistic and a bully, leading to online trolling and lost commercial opportunities. Sources close to Haye said he believes specific moments, such as an exchange with Gemma Collins, were edited with added eyerolls and context to make his comments appear as fat-shaming. In the episode, Collins remarked on needing food before a trial, prompting Haye to reference her eating the previous night, to which she replied about eating humble pie.

Haye has also highlighted his "ugly duckling syndrome" theory, shared with campmates including Scarlett Moffatt and Ashley Roberts. He described his girlfriend, model Sian Osborne, as having the personality of a "proper ugly bird,"...

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