David Haye ‘broke’ Adam Thomas

The I’m A Celebrity camp fight: Haye versus Adam Thomas

In the latest wave of coverage around I’m A Celebrity South Africa, Adam Thomas has said boxer David Haye “broke” him and pushed him “to my limits” during the show. Thomas linked the strain to his debilitating arthritis, describing severe pain and a readiness to quit.

The exchange matters because Haye’s behaviour had already become a central storyline for viewers, with hosts Ant and Dec later blasting Haye for his conduct in camp. Separately, other figures connected to the show—including Gemma Collins and Thomas’ supporters—have also framed the situation as bullying.

What’s being claimed

• Thomas says Haye’s actions had a major impact on his mental and physical state.
• Arthritis is described as a key factor behind how intense the experience became.
• The conflict is tied to show-screened confrontations that became a talking point for audiences.

What’s still not spelled out

The summaries do not provide granular, incident-by-incident details of how Thomas was “broken,” or exactly which specific behaviours were included in Haye’s alleged conduct.

But the overall narrative is clear: this is not just routine camp bickering in the public imagination—Thomas has connected Haye’s conduct to his breaking point, while supporters and presenters have argued that Haye crossed a line.

As the show heads toward its later stages, these remarks keep the spotlight on accountability and how physical conditions like arthritis can magnify the stakes of reality-TV stress.