Harry Redknapp has come under fire from viewers after a comment aimed at Adam Thomas during Thursday night’s episode of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! sparked a wave of backlash online.
The moment unfolded during the camp’s Smashed Egg challenge, whereby campmates had to win breakfast for the following morning.
The contestants had to physically catch fresh eggs as they were dropped from a mechanical hen in camp, waiting for the cue before attempting a grab.
At each stage, they could choose to bank their eggs or gamble everything on a follow-up question, with the risk that a wrong answer would wipe out their entire haul, leaving them empty-handed.
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As the campmates navigated the challenge, Mr Redknapp quipped that Mr Thomas “could’ve caught one of the eggs in his mouth”.
The former football manager then added: "He could've opened his gob and caught one!"
Some viewers interpreted this quip as a dig, with fans of the show quickly rushing to social media to share their thoughts.
One viewer wrote on X: “Was that a snarky comment from Harry about Adam catching an egg in his mouth?”
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Another user penned: “Harry Redknapp, what a nasty bas***d".
A third added: “Ooh b****y comment about Adam there from Harry!”
Speculation over tension between the pair quickly grew, with several viewers suggesting Mr Redknapp may not be a fan of Mr Thomas.
“Anyone get the feeling Harry doesn't like Adam?” one user asked.
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Another asserted: “Harry hates Adam!”
However, some fans defended the English football star.
“Sorry, guys, Harry was funny there,” one viewer insisted.
The backlash comes amid an already sensitive backdrop surrounding Mr Thomas, who has recently opened up about the lasting impact of his time on the show.
The former Emmerdale star revealed he sought therapy following his stint in the South African jungle, citing clashes with former campmate David Haye as a key factor.
Speaking on his podcast, Mr Thomas admitted the experience left him feeling “at breaking point”, explaining that repeated confrontations had taken a toll on his mental health.
ITV I'm A Celebrity South Africa has seen a huge backlash to David Haye | ITV“I’m in therapy now because of it,” he said, describing how the environment “changed” him.
Mr Haye, however, has since dismissed the claims, launching a scathing attack on the soap actor in recent interviews.
The former boxer branded him “weak” and “brittle-spirited”, insisting he “doesn’t need therapy” but instead “needs to do some push-ups”.