David Haye has launched another blistering attack on Adam Thomas, branding him “weak” and even comparing him to a “chihuahua” in a no-holds-barred rant following their explosive clashes on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa.
Despite facing a wave of backlash from viewers who accused him of bullying, the former heavyweight champion made it clear he has no intention of backing down.
“I didn’t know about his condition, but I couldn’t care less,” David said, referring to Adam’s psoriatic arthritis. “Everyone’s got something.”
He went on to suggest that Adam exaggerated his struggles in camp, claiming the actor avoided challenges and used his condition as an excuse.
“If a few comments break him, how soft is he? How weak, how brittle-spirited is he?” David added.
But it was his savage comparison that truly stunned fans.
“I’ve got a really cute little chihuahua — she’s beautiful, but she’s not a guard dog,” he said. “Adam’s like a chihuahua. I’m more like a doberman or a pit bull.”
David also dismissed the idea that Adam needed therapy after his jungle experience, bluntly stating: “He doesn’t need therapy. He needs to do some push-ups and be around strong men.”
‘It Was Just Banter’
Insisting his comments were harmless, David rejected claims of bullying.
“I don’t think it’s bullying. It was just banter to another guy who was nearly 40 years old,” he said.
He also criticised what he sees as a “soft” generation, arguing people today are too easily offended.
“Life gets way tougher than that. I’ve had really hard fights for no money whatsoever,” he explained, adding that earning around £20,000 a day in the jungle “isn’t hard”.
No Apology — And More Controversy
David made it clear he won’t apologise for his behaviour.
“Do I care about people that don’t like me saying what I really think? No, I couldn’t give a s***,” he said.
He even doubled down on his controversial remarks about his girlfriend Sian Osborne, defending his claim that she has “the personality of an ugly bird” as simply “the truth”.
“People don’t like the truth,” he added.
Editing Claims and Explosive Rows
The boxer also claimed viewers didn’t see the full story, suggesting key moments were heavily edited.
“You didn’t see what really happened. It was a lot more intense,” he said, referring to the fiery row between Adam and Jimmy Bullard.
He hinted that the argument was far worse off-camera, saying strong language was used and emotions ran high.
Shock Twist: ‘I Actually Like Him’
In a surprising turn, David admitted that his relationship with Adam wasn’t as toxic as it appeared.
“I actually got on with Adam. I actually like Adam,” he revealed — even predicting the actor could go on to win the show.
He also shared that he made an effort to sit next to Adam on their flight home, where they eventually cleared the air.
“I explained to him this is just who I am,” David said. “I did apologise… and we had a laugh at the end of it.”
‘That’s What Makes Good TV’
Defending his behaviour, David insisted that controversy is exactly what keeps audiences hooked.
“That’s what makes good TV. People want to see real human interaction, even if it makes them uncomfortable,” he said.
And despite the outrage, he has no regrets.
“I enjoyed it. I’d do it again. It’s good fun,” he insisted.
