Beverley Callard, best known for her role on Coronation Street, lost consciousness while participating in I'm a Celebrity... South Africa, according to multiple reports. The 69-year-old actress was forced to leave the show on medical grounds after collapsing in the jungle, as confirmed by research from two sources. Callard later disclosed that she is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, though she said she did not know she had cancer at the time of her exit, according to Metro - Main. In an interview with Daily Mail - Home, Callard described losing consciousness for a little while in the Bush Telegraph, the show's confessional area. She expressed being 'absolutely gutted' to leave, according to www.bbc.com.
The second series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa was pre-recorded in Kruger National Park last year, as reported by Daily Mail. It began airing on ITV on 6 April 2026, according to research from four sources. The final episode will air live on 24 April 2026, with the winner determined by a public vote, as indicated by two sources. The live grand final will be held at Versa Studios in London, according to four sources. Callard accidentally revealed the final air date during an interview, which was later confirmed by ITV.
I lost consciousness for a little while in the Bush Telegraph.
The cast line-up includes Adam Thomas, Ashley Roberts, Scarlett Moffatt, David Haye, Seann Walsh, Sinitta, Sir Mo Farah, Gemma Collins, Craig Charles, Jimmy Bullard, and Harry Redknapp, according to three sources. During the series, Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard had a confrontation after Bullard quit a trial, as reported by four sources. The incident added drama to the show, which has seen various challenges and eliminations.
Several questions remain unanswered. Callard's current health status has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether her cancer diagnosis affected her ability to attend the live final. The specific medical condition that caused her to lose consciousness has not been identified, and the exact date of her cancer diagnosis is unknown. Additionally, the winner of the second series has not been announced, as the final has yet to air. There is also a discrepancy regarding Callard's age: some sources report she is 69, while others say 68, which may indicate a factual error in one report. The episode number of her departure is also ambiguous, with one source stating she walked in episode 12, while others do not specify.
I didn't know I had cancer at the time of my exit.
I'm absolutely gutted to leave.