Barry Keoghan Says He Stopped Socialising Because Of Cheating Rumours

Posted on 29/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Barry Keoghan has finally denied the years-long rumours that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter during their relationship, saying the speculation made him want to “disappear”.

“I have been avoiding stuff. … I’ve stopped going to events,” Barry said on Tuesday’s episode of the podcast Friends Keep Secrets. “I’ve stopped just socialising, and again, it’s because there was a narrative out there that was never really sort of even spoken on. A narrative that’s not true and I never confirmed or said anything about it and I just disappeared.”

The Irish actor’s admission came after the hosts of Friends Keep Secrets – Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco — complimented Barry’s overall vibe.

In response, he thanked them, saying he needed to hear that because the comments on social media have been getting him down.

“There is a lot hatred towards me for just looking like this,” he claimed.

Barry and Benny then shared their respective experiences of being torn up online over their physical appearance, with the latter saying he has tough skin, although the Saltburn actor didn’t seem to share the same feelings.

“Unfortunately, having a relationship in the public eye, it gets put out there and it’s amplified,” Barry explained, clarifying that he was talking about rumours that was that he cheated in a past relationship, seemingly referring to Sabrina.

In late 2024, influencer Breckie Hill raised eyebrows when she reposted a video that speculated she hooked up with Barry while he was dating Sabrina.

The social media star later directly denied those rumours in a video, telling followers she “did not get with” Barry.

Barry said he didn’t address the rumours at the time, because he didn’t want to put Breckie in the public eye.

The Oscar nominee said even though he isn’t logged into his social media accounts, and hasn’t been for some time, he will sometimes snoop on burner accounts.

Barry and Sabrina broke up in December 2024 after dating for a year. Shortly after this, Barry deleted his Instagram account, writing on X that he could “only sit and take so much”.

In August 2025, Sabrina released her Grammy-nominated album Man’s Best Friend, which included tracks many fans believe are about Barry.

Sabrina hasn’t confirmed if any of the songs are about him, telling CBS Mornings ahead of the album release that she didn’t want to confirm or deny the speculation.

“It’s more fun for people to picture the person in their head than the person I picture in my head, I think,” she said.

Barry said on “Friends Keep Secrets” that he doesn’t need people to become his fans, but wants the public to “stop jumping on this narrative” and “dragging” him down.

He then referenced his tough upbringing, including watching his mother deal with substance abuse.

“Why is it cool to hop on and beat someone who has come from a lot?” Barry said. “Someone like myself or kids like myself. To survive stuff I’ve seen as a kid and stuff I’ve seen.

“My mum lay on the ground after fucking injecting herself and shit that I have to fight with every day through a lot of therapy, going through addiction myself, and sobriety and to battle all of that, to then want to drag that person down.”

Ariana Grande’s New Album Petal Is About ‘Growing’ From ‘Challenges’

Posted on 29/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Ariana Grande has surprised us all with the news that she has a new album coming in a matter of months.

In the late 2010s, the Grammy winner became known for firing out one album a year, but while making 2024’s Eternal Sunshine, she slowed things down and took a four-year break before releasing studio albums.

Following her recent pivot to acting, many had assumed that it’d be a long time before we heard any new music from the No Tears Left To Cry singer.

However, after weeks of rumblings in the fan community about potential new material, Ariana announced on Tuesday afternoon that a new full-length album titled Petal would be released on 31 July.

Consisting of 12 new tracks, Petal’s Spotify page features quotes from Ariana saying that her new music is “full of life” and was inspired by “growing” in light of “cold and hard and challenging” life experiences.

Before the release of Petal, Ariana is due to embark on an upcoming world tour, off the back of her last album Eternal Sunshine.

The European leg of this tour will consist of just 10 nights at London’s O2 Arena, after which the Oscar nominee has claimed it could be some time before she goes on the road again.

While insisting she doesn’t want to say anything “definitive”, the Wicked star told Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast: “I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long, long, long time. So I’m going to give it my all.

“I think that’s why I’m doing it, because I’m like, ‘One last hurrah. For now’.”

As well as new music, Ariana also has two big acting projects coming in 2026, the first of which will be a new season of American Horror Story in the autumn.

She’ll then appear alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in the new Meet The Parents sequel Focker-In-Law.

I’m A Celebrity Final Voting Figures Reveal Landslide Win For Adam Thomas

Posted on 28/04/2026 by Boris Clair

The voting figures for the I’m A Celebrity: South Africa finale have been shared, revealing that Adam Thomas had the support of more than half of viewers in the end.

While the season was pre-recorded last year, the all-star season’s finale aired live on Friday night, with viewers casting their votes to decide who should be crowned the next I’m A Celebrity “Legend”.

By now, it’s well-documented that the live reunion took a decidedly chaotic turn, as campmates aired their grievances with one another, before the public chose Adam as their champion.

ITV has now announced that of the four contestants who made it to the live final, Adam received 51% of the votes cast.

Behind him on 32% was runner-up Sir Mo Farah, while Harry Redknapp and Craig Charles were on 9% and 8%, respectively.

The cast of I'm A Celebrity: South Africa 2026 — The cast of I’m A Celebrity: South Africa 2026

Posting on Instagram after the final aired, the soap star told his followers: “I walked through this journey with my heart first, no matter what came my way. It was not always easy, there were moments that could have broken me, but I stayed true to myself and that is something I will always be proud of.

“I have realised that when people try to dim your light, it says more about them than it ever will about you. This experience has shown me my strength in ways I never imagined. Not because of any title or recognition, but because I stayed kind, I stayed grounded and I stayed real.”

He continued: “Those who doubted me or tried to bring me down, I carry no negativity towards you. I have already won in the ways that matter most.

“I have love, I have happiness and I have stayed true to myself, and that is something no one can ever take away from me. I hope one day you can do the same.”

The Emmerdale actor previously admitted that since leaving I’m A Celebrity, he’s been undergoing therapy, as he feels like such a “changed” person because of his experiences on the show.

Helena Bonham Carter Denies Behind-The-Scenes ‘Clash’ Led To White Lotus Exit

Posted on 28/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Helena Bonham Carter has shut down reports suggesting that an on-set “clash” with a fellow White Lotus cast member was responsible for her stepping away from the show.

A week into production, however, it was confirmed that Helena was leaving the show, after it was decided that her character would be retooled.

“With filming just underway on Season 4 of The White Lotus, it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on set,” a representative for the US broadcaster HBO said.

“The role has subsequently been rethought, is being rewritten and will be recast in the coming weeks. HBO, the producers and Mike White are saddened that they won’t get to work with her, but remain ardent fans and very much hope to work with the legendary actress on another project soon.”

Helena’s team initially declined to comment when contacted by HuffPost UK, after which the Daily Mail published an article citing an undisclosed “source” who alleged she “left because of a clash with Sandra Bernhard”.

The Oscar nominee’s team was quick to dispel this claim, though, pointing out that the two actors had not even met yet, let alone had time to have clashed.

It was previously announced that the fourth season of The White Lotus will explore different themes around fame and celebrity, and will be set at the Cannes Film Festival.

Gladiators’ Giant Alleges He Was ‘Sacked’ Over Relationship With OnlyFans Model

Posted on 27/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Former Gladiators star Jamie Bigg – better known to viewers as Giant – has alleged that he was sacked from the show because of his relationship.

Last week, Giant made headlines when he announced he was stepping away from Gladiators after three seasons on the cast of the rebooted game show.

“What I do want to make clear is this wasn’t a decision I made to step away,” he said at the time.

“I was faced with a choice that didn’t align with my values. And if you know me, you know this… I stand by my people and I stand by what I believe in. That’s what being a role model means to me.”

He has since alleged that he was dropped by Gladiators because he wanted to go public with his relationship with his girlfriend Taylor Ryan, who is an OnlyFans model.

“I had to choose between dating Taylor and keeping my job,” he told The Sun over the weekend, noting that he was “shocked and very saddened about their choice to sack me”.

The firefighter and former professional bodybuilder alleged that he was told by Gladiators producers that by going public with his romance, he could be “providing an access to adult content for children”, something he branded “absurd”.

“One of the most disappointing things is that all I’ve tried to do is be a good person and a good role model, and the BBC haven’t been either of those things,” he lamented.

“Essentially, I don’t want to work for people like that either.”

In a statement to the Daily Mail last week, Giant said: “I made it clear that I was planning to go public with my relationship, including the fact my partner works as an OnlyFans creator, and shortly after that I was told I wouldn’t be continuing on Gladiators.

“It wasn’t something I expected, especially given the commitment I’ve shown to the role. I’ve always taken being in the public eye seriously, and I believe being a role model is about honesty as well as professionalism. For me, that means not hiding parts of who I am or the people I care about.

“My partner is an incredible person, and I have huge respect for everything she does – I’m proud to stand by her.”

Giant then added: “I’m grateful to the BBC and everyone involved in the show for the opportunity and the experiences I’ve had. Now, my focus is on the future.”

A BBC spokesperson previously said: “After three formidable series, Giant is leaving Gladiators. We’d like to thank him for everything he has contributed to the show and wish him well for the future.”

HuffPost UK has contacted the BBC for additional comment.

Beef Season 2: The Netflix Show Loses Its Bite In New Episodes

Posted on 25/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Netflix finally released the long-awaited second instalment of its hit rage drama Beef last week, with the series quickly rising to the top spot of the streamer’s most-watched TV shows, according to its public ranking system.

Season one of the Emmy-winning series starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two strangers who turn a road-rage incident into a long, fury-filled feud. The 2023 series racked up awards for its writing and performances.

The second iteration features a new cast and a whole new beef, in which a struggling Gen Z couple goes head-to-head against a well-to-do millennial married couple in a blackmail saga.

Oscar Isaac stars as Josh, the general manager of a country club, who’s at odds with his wife, Lindsay (played Carey Mulligan), in season two’s opening scene. Two of the country club’s employees — Cailee Spaeny’s Ashley and Charles Melton’s Austin — catch Josh and Lindsay’s big fight on camera, and so ensues the beef that drives the season.

On top of that, the billionaire owner of that same club, Chairwoman Park (the latest screen outing for Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung), is trying to cover up a big mess dealing with her husband, Dr. Kim (played by Song Kang-ho), and gets everyone entangled in that mess.

We’ve watched all of season two – and these are our thoughts about the show…

Let’s talk about the cast and performances in Beef season 2

Cailee Spaeny as Ashley Miller, Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Crane-Martin and Charles Melton as Austin Davis in Beef

I thought the ensemble cast for season two was quite a mixed bag when Netflix first announced it, but given the millennial-versus-Gen Z plot, it makes sense now.

Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny all give great performances. Cailee’s Ashley is an absolute menace by the end of the season, which I’m sure was the whole point of her character’s arc, but the actor played a clingy, controlling girlfriend well. I’m still thinking about those scenes on the planes where she loses it. Oscar was great, too, at flipping the switch between calm and unhinged with his character, especially in his scenes with Carey’s Lindsay.

The real standout for me was Youn Yuh-jung as Chairwoman Park. She was the perfect unexpected villain in this scenario. I have my qualms about season two’s story, but this cast wasn’t half-bad. — Njera

Out of the main cast, I was really only familiar with Charles Melton’s work, specifically his incredible turn opposite Julianne Moore in May December. So he was an exciting lead for me.

I’m still sitting with how I felt about Cailee Spaeny, Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac — mostly because their characters were so terrible that I can’t imagine saying anything “good” about them. But yes, I guess that is the whole point. We’re seeing the worst of people in this show — but I just can’t help but keep comparing their character arcs and personalities to the first season’s leads. They just didn’t grab me as much as I thought they should.

That said, I can’t praise Song Kang-ho and Youn Yuh-jung’s performances enough. Make them the leads in another, better Netflix series! — Erin

The best of Beef season 2…

Cailee Spaeny as Ashley Miller and Charles Melton as Austin Davis in season two of Beef

Charles Melton. Listen, I hated that his character was ridiculous and annoying. But he is so hot that I overlooked it during every moment that he did something questionable. I also loved Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho’s performances as Chairwoman Park and Dr. Kim. If the series had been focused more on them, I probably would have enjoyed it more. — Erin

Charles Melton’s Austin was probably my least favourite at the start of the season, simply because I couldn’t take him being the idiot boyfriend to Cailee Spaeny’s Ashley. However, I feel like he did his job because he played the role convincingly, and he may not have been as dumb as he seemed by the end!

Honestly, everyone’s characters pissed me off the whole show for different reasons, but I still think the actors delivered great performances.

The comedic moments are what really kept me tapped into season two, like when Lindsay went after that coyote trying to save poor Burberry (Lindsay and Josh’s dog) in the woods. Or when Austin thought “misc” on an invoice was a typo for “mist”. Austin’s ditzy moments actually had me screaming. He was the highlight of the show for me. — Njera

…and the worst

My biggest complaint about this second season is how incredibly overstuffed the story feels, from the plot itself to the many characters the show forces us to follow.

We start off with the basic inciting event: Ashley and Austin witness a horrific fight between Josh and Lindsay and capture it on video. They then use that footage to blackmail their boss and his wife to get Ashley health insurance and a promotion with a pay bump – nothing yet for Austin, as he points out.

But then the story unravels into all kinds of mayhem that goes far beyond each couple’s relationship turmoil and their “beefs” with each other. What starts off as a character study of these four peculiar individuals becomes some kind of suspenseful corporate thriller when the show turns its focus toward a third couple: the country club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park, and her much younger husband, plastic surgeon Dr. Kim. We get into the flaws of their relationship as well, but the main focus is on the death that Chairwoman Park is trying to cover up after her husband accidentally kills a patient during surgery at their clinic in Korea. She has to pay off all the clinic employees to keep them quiet and used the country club to clean said hush money.

Somehow, this turns into a money laundering scheme/conspiracy, and while entertaining, this is where the show started to lose me. It felt so far removed from what the original premise was that it no longer felt like a follow-up to Season 1. Granted, it is an anthology series, so I knew season two wasn’t going to replicate everything from the first season, but it felt like the show tried so hard to top its breakout success that it got away from itself.

Beef season one wasn’t perfect, but there’s a reason why it resonated with so many viewers. It tapped into themes and ideas that the average disgruntled person could relate to. Season two has its moments as well, though more often than not, it trades them for wildly ridiculous plots that don’t amount to any great revelations. The finale is proof of that. — Njera

Youn Yuh-jung as Chairwoman Park and Song Kang-ho as Dr. Kim in the Season 2 finale of Beef.

How does Beef season 2 compare to season 1?

Season one of Beef was one of the top shows of 2023. It won eight Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series, and both its stars won the Outstanding Actor Awards in the limited series categories. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong were incredible leads who you were rooting for even while they were raging against each other. You could feeeeel their energy through the screen.

Unfortunately, that same energy just did not translate for me in season two. Maybe if I’d gone into the show knowing that it’d had a very different feel from season one, I could have adjusted my expectations. But from the first moments of season two, I knew that it was unlikely the show would reach the bar season one set. I imagine it’s pretty hard to replicate that success for any TV show, but season two of Beef felt totally undercooked. — Erin

The first season of Beef immediately grabbed me within the first five minutes of the show. The road-rage incident was the perfect setup — it had action, rage, suspense and you immediately wanted to know where the story was going next. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong were excellent in their roles and proved why that debut season was such a runaway hit.

Season two gets off to a much slower start, and even Josh and Lindsay’s fight didn’t feel as dramatic as it could’ve been. The stakes didn’t feel big enough, not even when they got caught red-handed by Austin and Ashley. The plot sounded boring on paper and played out exactly like I thought it would on screen (before things went haywire).

The season didn’t feel like a drag to me because the action of the Chairwoman Park storyline made up for the parts that were lacking, but if we’re comparing one and two, there’s no competition to me. — Njera

What other critics are saying about Beef season 2

Oscar Isaac as Josh Martin and Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Crane-Martin in Season 2 of "Beef." — Oscar Isaac as Josh Martin and Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Crane-Martin in Season 2 of “Beef.”

Alison Herman at Variety called it “overcrowded and unfocused” in her review. “But over eight episodes, Beef loses focus and overcrowds this already expanded premise,” Herman writes. “By the closing credits, season two is no longer mainly about the acrimony between its antiheroes and what it brings out from within them.”

Aisha Harris at NPR said ultimately the show is “well done”. “Season two is compelling enough largely because its stars gamely tap into the spirit of the show’s M.O.; at any given moment, each character may reveal the worst of themselves, which looks different for everyone,” Harris writes.

While I agree that each character has some truly terrible personality traits, I’m not convinced it taps into the same modus operandi as the first season and definitely not nearly as well.

Christopher Campbell at Rotten Tomatoes rounded up the early reviews of the season, with most critics saying season two was worth the wait. I totally disagree with that! Maybe if the show didn’t seem so sprawling — six episodes instead of eight, 30 minutes each instead of 45- to 55-minute episodes — it would have felt like less of a time investment for something not nearly as focused as season one.

It’s very interesting to see how mixed the reviews are. But I’m more curious to see what folks have to say about it on social media as more people dig in over the weekend. — Erin

So, should you watch Beef season 2?

If you’re looking for the same fervour as Season 1, skip it. But if you’re a huge Charles Melton fan, enjoy. — Erin

If espionage thrillers are your jam, you might enjoy the latter half of the season. Might not be the Beef you’re expecting, but it’s quite a series of events. Also, if you tend to get FOMO, you might just want to get this binge-watch out of the way to avoid spoilers on socials. — Njera

Golden Globes Host Shares Surprising Gift From Leonardo DiCaprio After Roasting Him

Posted on 24/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show on Wednesday night, the stand-up explained: “After I [host an awards show], I always send flowers to everyone that I made fun of that was a good sport about it, which was everyone.”

She then revealed that Leo is “the only person who sent something back to me”.

“Is your favorite food still ‘Pasta, pasta and more pasta?’” she quipped from the stage, to which Leonardo responded by giving an amused thumbs-up.

So, guess what his gift to Nikki was?

“He sent me three baskets of pasta as a ‘thank you,’” she revealed. “So funny. So good. And part of me was like, ‘Does Leo want to smash?’”

You can watch Nikki Glaser’s complete interview with Jimmy Fallon below:

During her opening monologue at the Golden Globes in January, Nikki said: “What a career [Leonardo DiCaprio has] had. Countless iconic performances, you’ve worked with every great director, you’ve won three Golden Globes and an Oscar.

“The most impressive thing is you were able to accomplish all that before your girlfriend turned 30… I’m sorry I made that joke, it’s cheap, I tried not to, but we don’t know anything else about you, man. There’s, like, nothing else.”

Half Man Reviews: Baby Reindeer Creator Richard Gadd’s New Show Splits Critics

Posted on 24/04/2026 by Boris Clair

However, critics are far more divided over his follow-up series, Half Man. with some saying it is too violent and dark.

Starring Richard and Jamie Bell as two half-brothers with an explosive, toxic relationship and follows them from childhood, through their awkward teens and into adulthood, Half Man is a dark exploration of toxic masculinity, repression and male rage.

Ahead of its release on Thursday, reviews were split over whether the project was a vital piece of television that’s among the year’s best or slightly too much to stomach.

Here’s a selection of what the critics are saying about Half Man so far…

“It leaves you with that rare and precious feeling that everyone involved – Gadd, of course, who has once again pulled out his viscera, spread them over the page and taken a scalpel to every bloody organ, but every actor too (Bell is on career-best form and then some here) – has given us the very best of themselves.”

“The best show of 2026 […] Half Man will be a lot of things to a lot of people, and that’s where its brilliance lies. Many will instantly draw parallels with ongoing conversations about toxic masculinity, and that’s important. But this drama actually speaks to so much more than that, and what you will get out of it as a viewer will be dependent on what theme resonates or speaks to you most.”

The hard-hitting series centres around two half-brothers with a toxic relationship

“Half Man is an excellent but difficult watch. A viciousness runs through the narrative, and countless acts of violence depicted. For those who stick it out, the final episode features one of the most emotionally shattering scenes on television.”

“Half Man is so potent because it’s not sanitised. It is a deeply uncomfortable watch about deeply messed-up characters whose lives are in constant turmoil, anchored by some unreal performances – certainly by the younger cast, but definitely from Bell in particular, who I’ve determined deserves an Emmy win for embodying how tortured Niall is in his 20s and 30s.”

“Half Man is gripping, emotional, complex, and upsetting, telling a story of masculinity and brotherhood that feels rooted in reality even though the story is fictional. It stumbles at times but never falls, and the strengths massively outweigh any negatives.”

“The series isn’t flawless. There are dips in pacing here and there, and a few of the women characters could be better written. Often, the monologues feel better suited to a play than they do to television. But the density and layered nature of the writing win the day.

“Half Man makes one thing abundantly clear: Everyone else churning out scripts for TV is a writer. Richard Gadd is a bloody artist.”

“I needed an entire evening to decompress after binging Richard Gadd’s Half Man, and I don’t think I can ever watch it again. Foundational issues aside, Gadd has proved why his disturbing style makes him the storyteller of a generation”

Half Man is Richard Gadd's first major project since the global success of Baby Reindeer — Half Man is Richard Gadd’s first major project since the global success of Baby Reindeer

“Family, for good or for ill, is an undeniable bond. It’s something that can frequently bring out the best and worst in a person. It’s hard to know how to navigate these situations, where it can be easy to feel like you’re living in their shadow or are constantly pulled, unwillingly, back into their orbit.

“The ways in which Half Man acutely understands that dynamic make it a must-see series even in spite of a few misgivings along the way, ultimately presenting itself as a singular experience that sticks with you. After all, family is hard to shake.”

“Life certainly can seem like a constant test of a man’s virility, but Gadd’s dramatisation of that notion doesn’t have enough resonance – as drama it’s fussy and overwrought and as dark comedy it’s lightweight and inconsequential.

“The occasional jolts of sex and violence only emphasise the overall superficiality. It’s probably not a good sign when the only people you care about in a show are the ones your hero mistreats.”

“I don’t doubt that its ugliest scenes are sincere efforts to blast away narrative euphemisms, leaving only scorched kernels of truth. But for me, it doesn’t expand upon the revelations of Reindeer enough to merit the misery.

“Someone more invested in dissecting the nuances of masculinity might disagree. If Gadd has taught us anything, it’s that we are all shaped by an infinite accumulation of experiences, and thus all tragically unique.”

“Six episodes may not seem like enough time to uncover 30 years in the lives of these men, but this limited series packs some serious punch. Niall and Ruben’s journey together is worth sticking around for.”

“Much of what’s explored is hard-hitting and very much real, but the story devolves into a bit of a bleak-fest that makes it hard to really engage with it.”

“Not only does Half Man end without attaining the same level of lived complexity as Gadd’s past work, but its conclusion also ensures the only way to read their story is as an allegory. They’re half-men who add up to even less.”

“Bell and Gadd’s commitment to their roles is never in question. At a certain point, though, the series’ schematism becomes so pronounced that it renders them mere pawns in a contraption designed to underscore, at every turn, the corrosiveness of homophobia and, also, the resultant act of hiding and hating your true self.”

“It’s a show with much to recommend it, but it’s an emotionally draining show that, in its ultimate revelations, left me with little enthusiasm for recommendation.”

“Cartoonishly exaggerated characters knock chunks out of each other, speaking in overwritten soundbites in service of a plot that rambles over the course of multiple decades. It has the feeling of a dark, misanthropic novel – the sort of thing Martin Amis would’ve written, to great acclaim, in the Eighties – but struggles as a six-hour entertainment piece.”

“Gadd was garlanded with awards for Baby Reindeer but the show was mired in accusations of mixing fact with fiction. It was bracingly original and morally dubious. Half Man is a weaker piece of work but, once again, it leaves a nasty taste.”

The first episode of Half Man is now streaming on BBC iPlayer, with new instalments following every Friday. The show is also available to watch weekly on BBC One on Tuesday nights.

Jimmy Bullard Sets The Record Straight On I’m A Celebrity Exit And Final Plans

Posted on 23/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Former I’m A Celebrity star Jimmy Bullard has spoken out amid rumours he was planning on swerving the show’s upcoming live final.

Earlier this month, I’m A Celebrity: South Africa viewers saw Jimmy become embroiled in a heated bust-up with campmate Adam Thomas, after the former footballer chose to cut a Bushtucker Trial short, effectively sending them both home in the process.

In the end, it was decided that Adam would be allowed to remain in camp, but not before he let Jimmy have it in a blazing row, which reportedly culminated in the soap star branding him a “cunt” in unaired scenes.

Since then, it was reported that Jimmy would not be attending Friday’s live final as he and Adam are still not on speaking turns.

Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard had it out on I'm A Celebrity earlier this week — Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard had it out on I’m A Celebrity earlier this week

However, he’s now set the record straight on his exit – and whether or not he will be reuniting with his former co-stars later this week.

On Wednesday, Jimmy reposted a clip of I’m A Celebrity star Sinitta on Instagram, in which she claimed that he was struggling in camp after his friend Gemma Collins’ elimination, and that he was also worried about his father’s health back home, which motivated him to quit.

“Shame that wasn’t shown!” he wrote alongside the clip, before telling his followers: “My version will be told Friday! Can’t wait to see you all – well some of yous!!”

In an on-camera interview, Jimmy also admitted that “letting Adam down” by eliminating himself was a “killer”, but that his dad not being “too well” motivated his decision.

He also confirmed that losing both Gemma and David Haye simultaneously had left him feeling that his “time was up in the game”.

I’m A Celebrity: South Africa was filmed last year, and is now airing on ITV, meaning viewers have had no say in who stays and goes.

Viewers will choose their winner during Friday’s final, though, with a public vote deciding who will follow Myleene Klass to become the next crowned I’m A Celebrity “Legend”.

Adam Thomas Tearfully Shares How I’m A Celebrity Rows Have ‘Changed’ Him

Posted on 23/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Adam Thomas has opened up about the toll that his second stint on I’m A Celebrity has taken on him.

Last year, the Emmerdale actor was one of 12 former campmates to return to I’m A Celebrity for its latest all-star series, which was filmed in South Africa and is currently airing on ITV.

Over the course of the season, it’s fair to say that Adam hasn’t had the easiest time, first being moved to tears a spat with David Haye, and later having a much more explosive row with Jimmy Bullard.

During the latest instalment of his podcast At Home With The Thomas Bros, Thomas became emotional as he claimed that the former heavyweight champion “fucked” with his head during their time on the show.

“It was like being back in school again,” he claimed to his brothers Ryan and Scott Thomas. “It wasn’t physical bullying or anything like that – and I’m not saying it was bullying – but he was just mind fucking me.”

He lamented: “I just never stuck up for myself whilst I was in there, and I was like, ‘shit bro, I wish I stuck up for myself’. That was beating me up more than anything.”

Adam also disclosed that since leaving I’m A Celebrity, he’s been seeing a therapist, as he felt so changed by his experience.

“I’m not the same person,” he continued. “Like, I know for a fact I am not the same person as I was when I went into the jungle to when I came out. It’s changed me – and that’s no over-exaggeration.”

He added: “I’m in therapy now because, like, it’s fucked with me mentally. I just thought, ‘How is this happening? I’m a 37-year-old man’. Like, ‘How am I letting some other person do this to me in here?’.”

Adam later became tearful as he told his siblings: “If I saw that happening to anyone else, I’d stand up for them, man. But I just couldn’t do it for myself. I just became like a little kid again.”

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Since his spat with David aired, Adam told his Instagram followers: “He broke me in there, he pushed me to my limits, and I’ve told David this and he’s apologised and that’s that! I’ve moved on now, am not one to hold a grudge.”

I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec also agreed that David’s conduct had “crossed the line”, while the retired boxer himself has also shared his side of the story following his elimination.

“[There’s] no bad blood from my side,” he was quoted as saying, adding: “When a grown man tells me that a fun TV show – where we’re being paid handsomely every single day – is the hardest thing he’s ever been through, it’s just not a frequency I recognise.”

After Adam’s latest podcast interview was made public, David then responded with some somewhat questionable comments in The Sun.

“If a few comments breaks him, how soft is he? How weak, how brittle-spirited is he?” he said of Adam, claiming: “It’s probably £20,000-£25,000 per day for being in that jungle. So to get up and do some trial or doing whatever, how is that hard?”

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