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Haye and Thomas Reconcile After I'm a Celeb Clash

Published 28 April 2026

Former boxer David Haye and actor Adam Thomas, both contestants on the "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! South Africa" all-stars spinoff filmed last September in South Africa, have continued trading public comments about their on-show clashes, even as Thomas reports they have reconciled.

The tension began during camp challenges when Thomas, who has psoriatic arthritis, opted out of Bushtucker Trials citing illness, dehydration, or feeling unwell. In one episode, Haye questioned Thomas's decision not to participate in the Termite Terror trial, calling him a "grown-ass man" who was "useless" and had not done much since arriving. Thomas responded by confirming he was dehydrated, but Haye pressed, saying everyone had the same water rations and accusing him of avoiding tasks. Campmates including Gemma Collins and Scarlett Moffatt defended Thomas, while hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly later said on a companion podcast that Haye's remarks had "crossed the line from banter."

Thomas also had a heated exchange with fellow contestant Jimmy Bullard during a trial, shouting at him for giving up, which led to both being eliminated temporarily. Thomas was allowed to stay after...

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