Jimmy Bullard was reportedly furious upon discovering that fellow campmate Harry Redknapp was being paid more to return to I'm A Celebrity South Africa, according to major media reports. Bullard and Redknapp made their first appearance on the show in a teaser at the end of Friday's episode, with their full arrival set to air on Monday. Jimmy Bullard and Harry Redknapp debuted on I'm A Celebrity South Africa in a teaser at the conclusion of Friday's episode on April 10.
In his first appearance, Harry Redknapp was dressed as a king, while the full arrival of both Bullard and Redknapp will be broadcast on Monday. Host Ant McPartlin said that Harry and Jimmy's arrival would kick the show into 'another gear', indicating high anticipation for their entry. Meanwhile, Scarlett Moffatt observed that the atmosphere in camp was 'less harmonious' compared to her 2016 series, adding context to the show's dynamics.
I would have come in the jungle for nothing. I would have paid them a little bit of money to get me in there.
The exact amounts Bullard and Redknapp are being paid for their comebacks remain unknown, as does the specific reason for Bullard's reported fury beyond the claim of unequal pay. It is also unclear whether this reported pay dispute has affected their interactions on the show. Jimmy Bullard originally said he would have done the show whether he was paid or not, highlighting his initial enthusiasm.
Scarlett Moffatt said the experience was more intense and hardcore than expected, reflecting on the challenging nature of the show.
Because we’ve all done it, I was like, 'Oh, this is going to be a doddle!' It was a lot more intense; it was hardcore.
We’ve got two more late entries coming at the end of this week. Then, from week two, it just goes off again to another gear. It’s just got everything.