I’m A Celebrity South Africa viewers were quick to call out David Haye after his latest comments stirred up plenty of reaction during tonight’s episode.
The former boxer, 45, has been based in Main Camp while several of his fellow contestants remained over in Savannah Scrub.
But Thursday night’s installment saw David face criticism online after making remarks about his fellow I’m A Celeb campmates, who were living in the more basic conditions.
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David Haye sparks backlash on I’m A Celebrity South Africa
Chatting with his Main Camp campmates, David raised the idea of bringing someone over from Savannah Scrub.
He said: “If we had the opportunity, if you had to pick one of these [the campmates in Savannah Scrub] to come and join the team, who we picking? Who’s going to add value? We don’t want any dead weight.”
Scarlett Moffatt replied: “I feel like we should probably pick Beverley [Callard].”
Questioning the choice, David asked: “What’s she adding? What value is she adding?”
Ashley Roberts pointed out: “She smashed her trials.”
Craig Charles added: “She’s a lady, she’s older. It would be nice to give her some comfort.”
‘Why’s David forever got a attitude?’
Despite the suggestions, David appeared unconvinced. Craig then remarked: “He’s not convinced!”
Laughing, David responded: “I say let them fight it out.”
Later, speaking in the Telegraph, David explained his thinking. He said: “I think it’s a sportsman’s mindset. You’re looking for the best team. Are you going to do your job and is it going to assist me being better at what I do so I can win and then we all eat well?”
What’s she adding? What value is she adding?
Viewers wasted no time sharing their reactions on X, with many taking issue with David’s comments.
One wrote: “David Haye is such a self entitled [bleep]. Doesn’t care about people’s feelings only what ‘value’ they have to the group. How about just being a kind person? Is it SO hard? Mo is also a sportsman, you don’t see him acting this way.”
Another said: “Why’s David forever got a attitude…”
A third commented: “Does David ever show any emotion? All he seems to care about is logical competitiveness.”
A fourth added: “Hopefully David is out first.”
Not everyone agreed with the criticism, though. One viewer posted: “The David Haye thing is so over the top, he’s just competitive… it’s not that deep really.”
Another wrote: “David Haye to win…. Keeping it real!!!”
I’m A Celebrity South Africa is on weeknights at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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