I’m A Celeb‘s Jimmy Bullard is said to be planning to take legal action against ITV and used Friday’s chaotic finale as a way of ‘gathering evidence’.
The ex footballer, 47, clashed with winner Adam Thomas, 37, accusing him of being ‘abusive, aggressive and intimidating’ during an expletive-filled row in the pre-recorded show last year, which he claimed bosses edited to protect the soap star.
Jimmy was spotted glancing at his phone during the live finale on Friday, with a source claiming he was looking at notes as well as possibly recording the clash to back up his claims.
They said: ‘Proving that Adam’s behaviour was abusive, aggressive and intimidating is the key to Jimmy’s legal case against ITV because that behaviour is in breach of the contract.
Jimmy stated that Adam was ‘abusive, aggressive and intimidating’ nine times, a phrase which is said to be used to in the celeb’s contracts to describe unacceptable behaviour.
‘Jimmy didn’t only repeat that phrase, he also built up on-air evidence of other campmates agreeing that Adam crossed that line.
I’m A Celeb’s Jimmy Bullard is said to be planning to take legal action against ITV and used Friday’s chaotic finale as a way of ‘gathering evidence’
The insider told The Sun: ‘At one point he had his phone out to check notes but no one is sure whether he was also recording chatter between the cast. Insiders say it’s clear from his conduct that a case is being built and that the channel is braced for it after the way he monopolised his moment.’
Daily Mail have contacted Jimmy’s representative and ITV for comment.
It comes after Sinitta has stood by co-stars Jimmy and David Haye as she shared a statement on Sunday reflecting on her I’m A Celebrity South Africa experience.
Adam, 37, who was voted the winner, had the opportunity to speak to Jimmy, after allegedly calling him the ‘C-word’ in an explosive clash when the footballer called ‘I’m a celebrity‘ in one of the trials, which left Adam in danger of going home.
The clash during the live final became so heated that Gemma Collins and Sinitta stormed off stage as Jimmy went around each campmate to ask if they thought Adam’s behaviour was ‘aggressive and abusive’.
Sinitta has now shared a new statement saying that the word ‘bully’ is a very serious accusation – but did insist that she was happy that Adam won in the end.
She penned in a lengthy post: ‘I really wish everyone had been given a proper chance to speak last night, so it didn’t end up feeling hectic with people trying to talk over each other. Before I walked out, all I wanted to say was this:
‘I hate that people are being called bullies and that there’s bad blood between us. I had a wonderful time with everyone, despite one difficult incident, and I truly hope we can hold on to the life lessons and the incredible experience we shared together. I adore them all.
The ex footballer, 47, clashed with winner Adam Thomas , 37, accusing him of being ‘abusive, aggressive and intimidating’ during a row in the pre-recorded show last year
Jimmy was spotted glancing at his phone during the show, with a source claiming he was looking at notes as well as possibly recording the clash to back up his claims
‘I also feel that the word ‘bully’ is a very serious accusation. It’s something I don’t believe should be used lightly. There are too many truly bad people in the world already, and it’s dangerous to label good people in that way.
‘Adam apologised, and I thought that was a very grown up thing to do. I also believe friendships and banter can sometimes be misunderstood when viewed from the outside. I simply ask people to try and see both sides.
‘I also want to say clearly: I am not a bully either. Over the last two weeks I’ve received a lot of verbal abuse on social media. I understand people feel passionate about the show and support their favourites, and I respect that but I don’t deserve to be sworn at or called names. I would never treat anyone like that.
‘You call me ‘Grandma’… but would you speak to your grandmother that way? What about kindness? What about respect? Social media shouldn’t be about finding someone to hate and then everyone joining in.’
She continued: ‘I had a life changing, amazing time on this show. When I first started in this business, there wasn’t social media like this so this side of things has been unexpected for me.
‘You can call me talentless, ugly, desperate, past it, irrelevant… but those things are not true and ironically, that behaviour is also bullying. So please watch my videos knowing they were my early opinions at the time. Some thoughts may naturally evolve after watching the show, but one thing hasn’t changed.
‘I still love everyone. And I truly appreciate your passion and loyalty. The experience is finished now. We all survived the African jungle and the trials, and we have a new King Adam Thomas. I wish him well. I always have.
‘I’m just learning how to cope with this side of things. S x.’
I’M A CELEBRITY ALL-STARS 2026: MEET THE CAMPMATES
GEMMA COLLINS
The GC took part in the 14th series of I’m A Celebrity back in 2014
AGE: 45
SERIES: 2014 (14th series) quit after 72 hours
OCCUPATION: Reality star
FAMOUS FOR: Gemma, popularly known as The GC, rose to fame on the reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE). She is known for her larger-than-life ‘diva’ persona.
ASHLEY ROBERTS
As the 2012 runner-up, Ashley said going on I’m A Celebrity was life-changing
AGE: 44
SERIES: 2012 runner-up (12th series)
OCCUPATION: Heart Radio presenter, Pussycat Doll
FAMOUS FOR: Ashley Roberts is a showbiz correspondent for Heart Breakfast. She rose to fame in noughties girlband the Pussycat Dolls.
SIR MO FARAH
Sir Mo Farah, 43, is hoping to conquer his fear of snakes
AGE: 43
SERIES: Fifth place in 2020 (20th series set in Wales)
OCCUPATION: Olympian
FAMOUS FOR: Sir Mo is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic history. He won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
DAVID HAYE
Former World Champion boxer David Haye thinks nothing will scare him in the jungle
AGE: 45
SERIES: 2012, came in third place (12th series)
OCCUPATION: Boxer
FAMOUS FOR: David is a legendary British former professional boxer. He is one of only three boxers in history to have unified the world titles at cruiserweight and gone on to become a world heavyweight champion.
SCARLETT MOFFATT
Scarlett Moffatt, 35, admitted she was feeling apprehensive about the jungle
AGE: 35
SERIES: 2016 Queen of the jungle (16th series)
OCCUPATION: Reality star
FAMOUS FOR: Scarlett became a TV favourite after joining Gogglebox. She went on to win I’m A Celebrity in 2016.
SEANN WALSH
Since Australia, Seann Walsh is now a proud dad of two
AGE: 40
SERIES: 2022, finished in fifth place (22nd series)
OCCUPATION: Comedian
FAMOUS FOR: Seann Walsh is a comedian who was caught in a cheating scandal when he starred in Strictly in 2016 alongside his professional partner Katya Jones.
SINITTA
Sinitta, 62, hopes she will finally conquer her phobia of ‘everything’
AGE: 62
SERIES: 2011, voted out second (11th series)
OCCUPATION: Eighties popstar
FAMOUS FOR: Sinitta, first reached global fame in the 1980s with hits like So Macho and Toy Boy. She was also known for her guest appearances on The X Factor.
JIMMY BULLARD
Former footballer Jimmy, 47, will be joining his fellow co-stars Gemma and Craig
AGE: 47
SERIES: 2014 (10th place)
OCCUPATION: Former footballer
FAMOUS FOR: Known as ‘The Bulldog’, Jimmy was a highly technical and energetic midfielder who became a cult hero for his sense of humour and iconic celebrations.
ADAM THOMAS
Adam’s son, Teddy, was only two when he first did the Australian jungle
AGE: 37
SERIES: Third place in 2016 (16th series)
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Adam is famous for starring in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. He recently returned to Waterloo Road for its 20th anniversary.
HARRY REDKNAPP
Harry Redknapp won the 18th series of I’m A Celebrity back in 2018
AGE: 79
SERIES: 18th series in 2018. I’m A Celebrity King Of The Jungle.
OCCUPATION: Legendary football manager
FAMOUS FOR: Harry Redknapp’s career spans over 60 years in professional football, transitioning from a skilful winger to one of the most recognisable managers in Premier League history.
CRAIG CHARLES
Corrie legend Craig, 61, was another celebrity who starred in the 14th series
AGE: 61
SERIES: 2014 quit early
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Craig is most famous for his role as Dave Lister in the cult science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and for playing Lloyd Mullaney in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.
BEVERLEY CALLARD
Beverley was part of the first series that took place in a Welsh castle in 2020
AGE: 69
SERIES: 2020, came in tenth place (20th series)
OCCUPATION: Actress
FAMOUS FOR: Beverley played Coronation Street’s iconic Liz McDonald on and off for 31 years.
