I’m A Celebrity… South Africa saw former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas return to the jungle to compete for the title of jungle ‘legend’
Adam was diagnosed with arthritis back in 2023(Image: ITV )
ITV viewers were quick to air their concern for actor Adam Thomas on I’m A Celebrity…South Africa.
The soap star is one of the familiar faces returning to the ITV show as he competes against other celebrities who have appeared on the regular series over the years.
As the first episode of the new series kicked off on Monday night (April 6), hosts Ant and Dec welcomed Ashley Roberts and Adam to their first trial.
Both of them took a drink before being greeted by the presenters, who explained that whoever had a star on their cup would pick one celebrity who would be joining them soon to be on their team.
The first challenge they were tasked with was called Tipped Over The Edge, as they had to get strapped back-to-back with their teammate to complete a puzzle. The fastest team to finish it correctly would then win.
I’m A Celeb viewers were quick to air their concern for Adam(Image: ITV)
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One of them had to collect the puzzle pieces on a ledge and then give the pieces to their partner behind them. They had to walk together for the other person to start creating a star from the puzzle pieces.
However, the further they went out on the ledge, the more it would tip like a see-saw, and if they went too far, they’d both go over the edge and hurtle to the drop below.
With Ashley getting first pick, she chose Sir Mo Farah to be her partner, as Adam and Beverley Callard were then paired.
Although as the challenge kicked off, it involved a lot of crouching, crawling, squatting and holding positions for a long time to steady themselves, which didn’t go unnoticed by fans.
The celebrities were tasked with completing a puzzle back to back while on a tipping ledge(Image: ITV)
Many were quick to highlight that Adam suffers from psoriatic arthritis, as one person said: “Poor Adam Thomas. This must be agony for him. He’s got psoriatic arthritis.”
Someone else wrote: “Probably such a hurtful trial for Adam with his arthritis.” Another added: “I’ve forgotten Adam has arthritis, must be hard this sort of challenge.”
One person wrote: “This can’t be good for Adam’s arthritis???” Someone else shared: “Poor Adam”
The soap star was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis back in 2023 after he experienced severe knee issues and debilitating pain in his wrists. The NHS website states it is “a long-term condition that causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness”. However, last year he gave his Instagram followers a huge health update.
Adam Thomas was diagnosed with arthritis back in 2023(Image: ITV)
He wrote: “These last few weeks… my life completely changed! As some of you know, I’ve been battling psoriatic arthritis for the past 3 years, and it’s been tough, Constant pain, constant struggle.
“But today I can say something I honestly never thought I would… I’m pain free!! Not a bit better, not improving, but ZERO pain! None. For the first time in YEARS.
“A few weeks ago, I had my first biologic injection, and it changed my life literally overnight. I know that for most people it can take weeks to work, but for me… it was instant. And I’m still in shock.”
I’m a Celebrity… South Africa which airs every weeknight at 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV Player & STV.
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