After leaving the reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, singer Sinitta has finally broken her silence, sharing her firsthand perspective on the much-discussed tension between David Haye and Adam Thomas. Her account offers a different angle on the situation, challenging the “bullying” narrative that many viewers formed while watching the show at home.
During the recent All Stars edition of the series, David Haye became the center of controversy after a heated exchange with Adam Thomas. The conflict began when Adam opted out of participating in the “Termite Terror” Bushtucker trial, citing that he was unwell. Adam, who has publicly spoken about living with psoriatic arthritis, said he was feeling dehydrated and unable to take part. However, David reacted strongly, criticizing Adam and calling him “useless,” which quickly sparked backlash from viewers who accused the boxer of bullying behavior.
As the episode aired, audiences saw David questioning Adam’s condition in blunt terms. He expressed frustration, saying Adam was a “grown man” and suggesting that he should have been forced to participate in the trial. The comments came across as harsh, especially given Adam’s health condition, and many fans took to social media to defend the actor. Several campmates also appeared to side with Adam, including Gemma Collins and Scarlett Moffatt, while even hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly seemed sympathetic toward him.
However, Sinitta’s version of events paints a more nuanced picture. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, she explained that the atmosphere in camp was not as hostile as it may have appeared on screen. According to her, the group generally got along well, and the situation was amplified by editing for entertainment purposes. She acknowledged that the drama made for compelling television but insisted that the reality in camp felt very different.
Sinitta firmly stated that she did not witness any bullying during her time on the show. Instead, she suggested that the dynamic between Adam and David involved mutual provocation. She recalled that during a period when the celebrities were split into two camps, Adam had engaged in banter that may have encouraged the tension. In her view, Adam “goaded” David by making competitive remarks, which contributed to the friction between them.
While she admitted that David’s comments may have crossed a line and upset Adam, Sinitta maintained that the situation did not amount to bullying. She emphasized that teasing can sometimes escalate unintentionally, especially in a high-pressure environment like the jungle. Importantly, she added that she would not have tolerated genuine bullying if it had occurred, suggesting that the situation never reached that level of seriousness from her perspective.
Despite this defense, the fallout from the incident clearly affected Adam. After leaving the show, he revealed that he sought therapy to cope with his feelings, particularly because he regretted not standing up for himself during the confrontation. His emotional response further fueled public sympathy and reinforced the perception among viewers that he had been treated unfairly.
The drama did not end there. Following the series, reports emerged about tension within the cast’s WhatsApp group. Allegations surfaced that one of the celebrities had been leaking private conversations to the press. Craig Charles commented publicly that he had distanced himself from the group due to concerns that someone was selling stories.
Sinitta herself became entangled in these rumors, with some accusing her of leaking information about Gemma Collins, with whom she had clashed during the show. She strongly denied the allegations, dismissing them humorously and pointing out that she did not even know enough about Gemma to sell any meaningful stories. Their disagreement had stemmed from a comment Sinitta made about Gemma’s casting in a West End production of Chicago, which Gemma found offensive.
Meanwhile, Adam Thomas found himself involved in another confrontation during the show, this time with former footballer Jimmy Bullard. The argument erupted when Jimmy quit a trial midway, which put Adam at risk of elimination since they were paired together. Frustrated, Adam lashed out, reportedly kicking a door and shouting, while Jimmy responded by calling him “pathetic.”
Sinitta later claimed that the argument shown on television did not fully capture the intensity of what happened. She alleged that stronger language had been used but was edited out of the broadcast. However, ITV responded by stating that the footage aired was an accurate and fair representation of the events.
Overall, Sinitta’s revelations highlight the complexity of reality television, where editing, pressure, and personality clashes can shape narratives that may not fully reflect what actually happened. While viewers were quick to label David Haye’s behavior as bullying, her account suggests that the truth may be more complicated, involving mutual tension and moments of misjudged banter rather than outright hostility.
