I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant forced to leave for health reasons

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22 Apr 2026 • 4:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant forced to leave for health reasons

  • Veteran soap star Beverley Callard was compelled to withdraw from I’m A Celebrity… South Africa due to health reasons.
  • Callard, famed for her role as Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, announced her departure to her fellow campmates during Tuesday night’s pre-recorded episode.
  • Visibly emotional, she stated she was 'absolutely gutted' to leave after experiencing a “funny turn” and being advised she could not return.
  • Her campmates, including Scarlett Moffatt and Sinitta, expressed their support and sadness at her unexpected exit.
  • Callard had previously disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis in February and was undergoing treatment, which she had described as having “completely wiped her out”.

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