I’m A Celebrity winner Adam Thomas shares statement following ‘disgusting’ live final attack
What an eventful final that was!I’m A Celebrity winner Adam Thomas has issued a statement following last night’s dramatic live final.
The star was visibly emotional during last night’s show as he was crowned the winner, following repeated attacks from Jimmy Bullard and David Haye.
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I’m A Celebrity winner Adam Thomas issues statement
Taking to Instagram this morning, Adam hit back at those who tried to “dim my light” last night as he celebrated his win after a controversial live final.
The star, 37, shared a snap of himself in jungle gear and his wife, Caroline, for his 1.3 million followers to see.
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“I walked through this journey with my heart first, no matter what came my way…It was not always easy, there were moments that could have broken me, but I stayed true to myself and that is something I will always be proud of. I have realised that when people try to dim your light, it says more about them than it ever will about you,” he wrote.
“This experience has shown me my strength in ways I never imagined. Not because of any title or recognition, but because I stayed kind, I stayed grounded and I stayed real,” he then continued.
Adam’s statement after dramatic win
Adam then continued, writing: “To everyone who supported me, who believed in me and showed love, thank you, it means more than I can ever put into words. And to those who doubted me or tried to bring me down, I carry no negativity towards you. I have already won in the ways that matter most. I have love, I have happiness, and I have stayed true to myself, and that is something no one can ever take away from me.
He then added, “I hope one day you can do the same.”
Fans and followers flooded the comment section with support.
“Nothing but love for you, Adam. You deserved that legend title. Crispy bacon. You made me laugh so hard. Keep shining that big light of yours,” Ashley Roberts wrote.
“Big love, Adam, you smashed it. I could see how upset you were, even when you won,” another follower said.
“David and Jimmy’s behavior was DISGUSTING!” Gemma Collins fumed.
“You have handled it all with grace. Sending lots of love. No one can take the title of legend away from you. Keep smiling, Adam,” Scarlett Moffatt said.
“Well done, Adam, you’re a beautiful human being too, and you held your head high, and bullies never win,” another said.
“Never a doubt!” Gemma Atkinson added.
Adam sparks concern
Fans were left worried about Adam last night after he failed to appear on the spin-off show Unpacked.
David Haye and Jimmy Bullard were also absent from proceedings.
Fans took to Twitter to express their concern and to slam ITV for not stepping in.
“@ITV could and should have put a stop to this after the first half of the show by removing Jimmy and David from the audience. Hope Adam is ok,” one fan tweeted.
“So Adam didn’t appear on #Unpacked as planned (for the winner). Don’t blame him tbh, man looked absolutely broken, and it was not nice to see,” another said.
“@antanddec @imacelebrity I think it’s in the public’s best interest we need to know if @adamthomas21 is okay, we need to know he’s being looked after & his mental health. What happened tonight shouldn’t have been allowed,” a third commented.
I’m A Celebrity South Africa is available to stream on ITVX now.
