Jimmy Bullard quits I’m a Celebrity after furious trial row

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22 Apr 2026 • 4:13 PM MYT
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Jimmy Bullard quits I’m a Celebrity after furious trial row

  • Jimmy Bullard quit I'm a Celebrity: South Africa during a pivotal trial, leading to a furious confrontation with his campmate Adam Thomas.
  • Bullard's decision to abstain from the trial meant Thomas would also be sent home, prompting Thomas to accuse him of “taking the p***”.
  • Bullard explained his exit was partly due to his father's ill health and his struggle with the show's demands, despite knowing it would affect Thomas.
  • Following Bullard's refusal to continue, Ant and Dec allowed campmates to vote, who unanimously decided for Thomas to remain in the competition.
  • Reports suggest Bullard is threatening to boycott the show's final and did not complete a post-exit interview with ITV, indicating ongoing tension.

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