In a fiery interview with This Morning, David Haye has hit back at Adam Thomas after the I’m A Celebrity star accused him of bullying during their time in the South African jungle. David, 45, didn’t hold back, claiming Adam was “playing the victim” and “hamming up” his illness to gain sympathy. The boxer doubled down on his claims, suggesting Adam had exaggerated his sickness during trials.
Their tumultuous relationship in the jungle was played out on TV, with viewers seeing David’s sharp comments towards Adam, calling him “useless” for sitting out of trials. However, David insists his remarks were just “banter” and not bullying, but Adam’s reactions left him “at breaking point.”
David, who insists he and Adam are on good terms now, claims the media has twisted the narrative. “I don’t think it’s bullying,” he said, criticizing Adam for not standing up for himself. He further dismissed the claims, calling Adam “too soft” and comparing him to a “chihuahua.”
But the drama didn’t end there. Adam, who has an autoimmune condition, revealed that he was affected by David’s comments, which led him to seek therapy after the show. David, however, has continued to mock Adam, suggesting he needs “push-ups” instead of therapy.
As tensions simmer, I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec shared their discomfort with the bullying claims, saying the “banter” had crossed a line. Viewers have also voiced concerns, with some calling the exchanges “uncomfortable” to watch.
David, who has had his own tough experiences in boxing gyms, claimed that he couldn’t understand why a “fun TV show” could be the hardest thing Adam has ever faced. But, he added, there’s “no bad blood” from his side.
It seems the drama is far from over, as Adam has hinted at more revelations in his ongoing feud with his campmates. The I’m A Celeb finale promises to be an explosive one, with Adam, David, and others ready to share their sides of the story.
