Who is David Haye? The former boxer starring in I’m A Celebrity... South Africa

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9 Apr 2026 • 4:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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Who is David Haye? The former boxer starring in I’m A Celebrity... South Africa

  • Former boxer David Haye is currently in the I'm a Celebrity jungle, 14 years after his initial appearance saw him finish in third place. Much has changed in the 45-year-old's life since then.
  • Haye underwent spinal surgery in 2015 and retired from boxing for good three years later. His personal life has also garnered attention, with reports of an unconventional, rumoured throuple.
  • Despite being bitten by a bandicoot during his first stint, Haye maintains that nothing about jetting off to South Africa could now terrify him.
  • "I do feel more prepared this time, because I know what to expect, and the trials in Australia weren’t that physical for me," he explained. Although he lost out to Ashley Roberts in his previous run – who is also reportedly heading back – Haye confessed he "hadn't really thought about [winning] to be honest."
  • He concluded, "I had a good time in Australia and I was the last man standing… I got bronze and I was on the podium!"

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