Adam Thomas breaks silence after spat with David Haye

The confession came after former professional boxer David Haye verbally attacked Thomas during Friday (April 17) night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here – South Africa on ITV1 and ITVX.

Thomas said he was unable to take part in the latest challenge, Termite Terror, because he was dehydrated and not feeling well.

Following this admission, Haye said: “It would be amazing if you got off your a**e and did something, rather than chatting s**t the whole time, that’s what I think would be good.

“Stop whining about dehydration, you ain’t done s**t since you’ve been here.”

He also went on to call Thomas “useless”, before Gemma Collins and Scarlett Moffatt stepped in to defend him.

The spat came just a day after Thomas cost the camp two stars for bringing chocolate back from the recent Bush Banquet.

Adam Thomas breaks silence following spat with David Haye

Thomas took to Instagram over the weekend to reveal he was at his “absolute limit” while filming I’m a Celebrity – South Africa as he was suffering from arthritis.

He said taking part in the latest series of the popular ITV reality series was “one of the toughest things I’ve ever been through”, and the argument with Haye “broke him”.

The 37-year-old said: “Not going to lie,this picture breaks my heart, as I know on the inside what I was dealing with and truth be told I thought it was all my fault. I now know that’s not the reality…

“My time in I’m a Celebrity South Africa was one of the toughest things I’ve ever been through, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

“Watching it back hasn’t been easy at all. There were moments I felt pushed to my absolute limit, and if I’m honest, times I didn’t even recognise myself.

“Living with arthritis is something I don’t really talk about, as much as I should do…but in there it really took its toll.

“My biggest fight was pretending to put on a brave face and trying to hide the pain! That can be exhausting within itself. There were days my body just didn’t want to keep going, but I did.

“I won’t sit here and say I handled everything perfectly, because I didn’t. I wish I spoke up for myself sooner.

“I wish I stood my ground instead of trying to keep the peace, but I’ve learned that being kind doesn’t mean being weak, and sometimes it takes going through tough moments to find your voice.

“Since coming out, I’ve taken time to process everything, and I’m in a much better place now. I let go of the anger, had the conversations I needed to have, and chose peace.

“What I’m most proud of, is at times like this I wanted to walk, I wanted to quit but I didn’t.

“Even when I wanted to walk away, even when it felt like too much, I never give up! And that means everything to me.

“He broke me in there, he pushed me to my limits, and I’ve told David this and he’s apologised and that’s that! I’ve moved on now, am not one to hold a grudge.

“But thank you for all your lovely messages and all the kind words.

“We all face people and situations that try to break us, but sometimes those moments are what rebuild you stronger than ever. Be kind.”

His fellow campmates were quick to leave messages of support on the post, with Moffatt commenting: “Awwww Adam I bloody love you. You’re one of the kindest men I know, if my little boy ends up being as caring as you then I know I’ll have done a good job a mam. Lots of love.”

Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts added: “Adam bless you. You have such a big heart. I’m sorry you struggled in there.”

Thomas’ brothers Scott and Ryan also commented on the post.

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Scott wrote: “I wish I could have been there for you my brother…it makes me so angry that you went through that…but I’m so proud of how you’ve come out of the other side of all this…the strongest you’ve ever been and on an incredible journey…standing in your power.”

While Ryan joked: “I would like to say i would stick up for you in there but hes not the guy to pick a fight with. We need to give @tonybellew a call bro.”

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