Adam Thomas praised by I’m A Celeb co-stars after saying David Haye ‘broke’ him

Ashley Roberts and Scarlett Moffatt are among the celebrities who have offered their support to their co-star Adam Thomas, after he said David Haye “broke” him during his time on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.

The 37-year-old actor said the boxer “pushed me to my limits” while on the ITV reality show, but said that Haye has since apologised and the pair have moved on, adding: “I’m not one to hold a grudge.”

In the post, which was shared to Instagram on Sunday, Thomas also detailed how having psoriatic arthritis really “took its toll” while on the show, and said he found it “exhausting” to “pretend to put on a brave face” and hide the pain.

Thomas also shared an image of himself in the jungle, and told his 1.2 million followers “this picture breaks my heart” as he explained how he was struggling due to his condition.

The Manchester-born actor revealed his diagnosis in 2023 and has since been outspoken about having psoriatic arthritis, which is a long-term condition that causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness, according to the NHS.

Viewers were outraged following Friday night’s episode of the popular reality show, during which Haye criticised Thomas after he opted out of a bushtucker trial because he was “dehydrated” and “not feeling well”.

Thomas explained to the camp he was not feeling on “top form”, and Haye responded: “When is your top form going to come? Why aren’t we forcing this dude to go and do (the trial)? Every time there’s something to do, he’s not feeling well.”

It is not the first time the boxer has faced controversy for his actions on the spin-off show, having caused a stir last week for his remarks on “ugly birds” while discussing his girlfriend Sian Osborne.

Thomas’ comments were flooded with support from fans and fellow celebrities including his I’m A Celeb co-star Roberts, who wrote: “Adam bless you. You have such a big heart. I’m sorry you struggled in there.”

Gogglebox star Moffatt, who was also on the all-star show, said: “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.”

His twin brother, TV personality Scott Thomas, 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.”

Meanwhile their eldest brother, Ryan, joked that he would not have stuck up for his sibling in the jungle, and said that the famous boxer is “not the guy to pick a fight with”, followed by multiple laughing emojis.

Other celebrities to comment include his former Emmerdale co-star Danny Miller, TV personality Jess Wright and fellow Waterloo Road star Denise Welch.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk, who was partnered with Thomas during the 2023 series of the show, also commented.

Broadcaster Carol Vorderman, who revealed she had been diagnosed with arthritis in 2025, was also among the well-wishers and said: “Adam … I love you. We’ve spoken about arthritis and it’s so hard to describe the all consuming pain and exhaustion it gives you to someone who hasn’t had it.”

She joked that after witnessing Haye criticise Thomas she wanted to “knock him out”, adding: “YOU have the biggest heart Adam and at the end of all of this YOU are the man any of us would be proud to call a son, husband, brother or most of all a father.”