Adam said he wishes he stood his ground rather than “keep the peace”
Adam Thomas currently features on I’m A Celebrity(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
Adam Thomas has confessed he felt “broken” by David Haye during their time filming I’m A Celebrity South Africa. The 37-year-old actor is currently featuring on the all-stars version of the show, nearly 10 years after his initial stint on the programme’s original format.
Earlier in the week, boxer David, who had already sparked controversy with sexist remarks, attempted to pressure Adam into participating in Termite Terror, refusing to acknowledge that the former Emmerdale star simply was not feeling capable.
Adam lives with arthritis, a condition he has spoken candidly about. Describing its impact, he previously said: “It is an autoimmune disease. Basically means my immune system is attacking my own body. It causes a s**t-load of pain,”
Adam has now revealed watching his I’m A Celebrity experience unfold on television has proved particularly challenging. Alongside an image from the show, which was filmed towards the end of last year, Adam has taken to Instagram admitting he felt pushed to his limits.
Adam Thomas currently features on I’m A Celebrity(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
He 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… 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.
He added: “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.
Adam Thomas currently features on I’m A Celebrity(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
“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.
“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. 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!”
Adam said he has moved on and does not hold a grudge against David. He added: “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.”