Adam Thomas' 'angry' brothers break silence as I'm A Celebrity star admits being 'broken' by David Haye
Adam's shared a statement admitting the boxer's behaviour towards him 'took its toll'
Adam Thomas has shared a shock statement and revealed he’s had an apology from David Haye after he ‘broke him’ in the I’m A Celebrity South Africa camp.
Last week, viewers raged over the heavyweight boxer’s treatment of Emmerdale legend Adam. Adam told how he felt unwell and unable to take part in a trial. David then complained that he didn’t like guys who “didn’t do anything” or that were “useless”.
David also told him: “It’d be amazing if you got off your [bleep] and did something.”
After huge backlash from viewers at the time, Adam has now shared a statement. In it, he’s shared how David “broke” him during their time in camp. So much so that the boxer has issued Adam – who suffers from psoriatic arthritis – with an apology since filming ended.
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Adam Thomas on David Haye’s behaviour 0n I’m A Celebrity
Sharing a picture of himself from the episode that saw him fall ill, Adam 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…”
He continued: “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 wanted to quit’
Adam then took some responsibility for how he acted. He said: “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.”
He continued: “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.”
David’s apology
Adam then revealed that David has said sorry for how he treated him during I’m A Celebrity South Africa.
“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.”
Adam’s famous brothers wade in
Big brother Ryan Thomas was among those commenting on Adam’s post. He said: “I would like to say I would stick up for you in there but he’s not the guy to pick a fight with! We need to give @tonybellew a call bro.”
Twin Scott Thomas was much more angry, though. He said: “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.”
Adam’s Emmerdale co-star Danny Miller added: “You’re a beautiful man and those who really know you know what you bring to their lives. Love and laughter, you’ve handled yourself incredibly as always! Love you brother.”
Campmate Ashley Roberts also commented. She said: “Adam bless you. You have such a big heart. I’m sorry you struggled in there.”
Fellow I’m A Celebrity South Africa star Scarlett Moffatt added: “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.”
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