The jungle “kerfuffle” has officially turned into a courtroom battle. Former Premier League star Jimmy Bullard has broken his silence following his explosive exit from I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, and the details are far grittier than what viewers saw on Tuesday night. Hiring a top-tier legal team, Bullard is accusing ITV of a massive “protection job” over actor Adam Thomas, claiming the network edited out a barrage of verbal abuse and a shocking physical attempt to kick him during their final trial.

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The drama centers on the moment Jimmy shouted the famous “Get Me Out of Here” catchphrase, effectively sabotaging Adam’s place in the competition. While aired footage showed Adam kicking a cage door in frustration, Jimmy’s camp alleges the “vicious” actor actually targeted Bullard himself. “Adam completely lost it,” a source revealed. “He used the most offensive slurs imaginable and Jimmy believes he made a physical move toward him that was conveniently left on the cutting room floor.”

Fueling the fire, rumors are swirling that Jimmy is threatening to boycott the live final this Friday in London. Because his contract requires his attendance for a full payout, ITV has reportedly moved to dock 20% of his show fee—a move that has prompted Jimmy’s lawyers to hit back with a lawsuit for breach of contract and “misrepresentation of character.” Jimmy’s team argues that the show deliberately “bent the rules” to keep Adam in the camp to protect their future business relationship with the soap star.

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As the “Fix” allegations reach a fever pitch, the psychological toll is mounting on both sides. Adam Thomas recently broke down in tears on his podcast, admitting he has entered therapy to deal with the fallout, while Jimmy remains “seeding” over the perceived injustice. With millions of pounds and two massive reputations at stake, this is no longer a game about stars and beans—it’s a high-stakes legal war. Is ITV hiding the truth to protect their golden boy? Full legal documents and unaired details below