David Haye sometimes forgot he was on TV during I’m A Celeb, says Seann Walsh
By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter
Seann Walsh has said he thinks David Haye sometimes forgot he was on television while the pair filmed I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.
The comedian, who was the first contestant to leave the all-star edition of the ITV reality show, added it was a “really happy camp” during his time in the jungle.
Haye, 45, has faced controversy since appearing on the spin-off show, most notably for his remarks on “ugly birds”, while discussing his girlfriend Sian Osborne.
Earlier this week, viewers saw the boxer tell his campmates he thinks “most ugly girls realise they’ve got to have a personality” as they “realise they’re not pretty enough”.
Despite fellow campmate Scarlett Moffatt telling him “you can’t say that”, Haye continued, and said he thinks “most super-pretty girls are idiots” as they “don’t have to have a personality”.
Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, Walsh said: “David, I think sometimes he forgot that he was on one of the biggest shows in television and thought he was in a WhatsApp group with close friends.
“I think that is what happened. Everyone got along when I was there.”
Asked by presenter Alison Hammond whether he witnessed anything “a bit awkward” during his time on the show, the 40-year-old comic added: “Absolutely not. I mean that – it was a really, really happy camp.”
Presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have promised viewers more drama as the series continues, and addressing this Walsh said: “As it goes on, you become more hungry and you become more tired and you’re missing your family even more.
“That’s why it’s probably no coincidence that Ant and Dec are saying ‘stay with us till the very end because the show will get more dramatic’.
“That’s the reason why.”
Walsh, known for appearances on comedy shows such as Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Mock The Week, left the camp on Thursday night after being picked to leave by former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp.
The London-born comic, who finished fifth when he previously appeared on the show’s standard edition in 2022, reflected on his time on the all-star spin-off.
He said: “It’s strange because the show is so hard and is so difficult, and the trials are bigger and harder. But I did have such a positive experience.
“When I was asked to go back in, it wasn’t really difficult. I’m so glad I did, watching it back. You’re left with these, these highlights, the lovely memories…”
He added: “I had such a nice time and the response has been so nice. You don’t imagine that people are going to be upset that you’re gone, so that’s very sweet.”
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa will return on Friday at 9pm on ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player.