Ant and Dec speak out on David Haye and Adam Thomas controversy

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20 Apr 2026 • 6:53 PM MYT
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  • Ant and Dec criticised I'm A Celebrity star David Haye for his interactions with Adam Thomas in the jungle.
  • Viewers were unhappy after boxer Haye, 45, called actor Thomas, 37, 'useless' when Thomas, who has psoriatic arthritis, asked to skip a Bushtucker Trial due to feeling unwell.
  • Thomas stated that Haye “broke” him and pushed him to his limits during their time in the jungle.
  • Thomas said Haye has since issued an apology for his behaviour.
  • Speaking on the I'm A Celebrity… Unpacked podcast, Ant described it as “not a nice watch,” while Dec added that it “crossed the line from banter” and was uncomfortable to witness.

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