I’m A Celebrity… South Africa star Seann Walsh has opened up about camp ‘villain’ David Haye – and insisted there’s ‘no camp feud’ among the celebrities.
The comedian, 40, became the first casualty of this year’s All Stars series after being chosen for elimination by Harry Redknapp.
After these scenes played out last night, Seann appeared on Friday’s episode of This Morning to reflect on his journey in the camp.
Unlike the Australia-set series, South Africa was actually pre-recorded in September 2025.
Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary asked the ousted campmate about retired boxer David Haye.
It comes after David, 45, made controversial remarks about his partner Sian – and also clashed with Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa star Seann Walsh appeared on This Morning to reflect on his time in camp
Seann discussed retired boxer David Haye, 45, who has sparked controversy among viewers of the ITV show with controversial comments
Meanwhile, he also memorably sent Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard to the inferior Savannah Scrub camp during episode one.
Seann said of his former co-star: ‘David Haye, I think sometimes he forgot he was on one of the biggest shows in television.
‘He thought he was in a WhatsApp group with close friends.’
Seann added: ‘But, no, everyone got along when I was in there.’
Days before the comedian’s departure, Harry Redknapp and Jimmy Bullard made their entrance as late arrivals.
The pair were branded ‘Kings’ and made captains of rival teams – the Lions and Rhinos respectively.
Harry selected Ashley Roberts, David Haye, Sir Mo Farah, Scarlett Moffatt and Seann Walsh to join the Lions.
Although after they ultimately lost the face-off, Harry had to pick one of his own teammates to leave camp for good – and opted for Seann.
Confirming there’s no ill-will, Seann said of this: ‘It was difficult for Harry, he’s forced to get rid of one of us.’
Speaking at an event following the episode’s release, Harry said, according to The Mirror: ‘So there was a comedian in there called Seann Walsh. Nice guy.’
Harry went on to explain how Seann had told him the show was ‘great for his profile’ and was hoping to do well in the series by lasting a long time on the ITV format.
However, Harry was tasked with sending one of his co-stars home, after first attempting to choose himself, only to be told that as ‘King’, he had to choose from one of his ‘subjects’.
Harry continued, admitting he’d spent a long time thinking over the decision: ‘I get into camp and I feel terrible and by the time I get there I have got to tell them who I am sending home.
‘So I’m not gonna send David Haye home, he might knock me out, and I am getting on great with Mo Farah and the girl on the next bed to me was Ashley Roberts. A Pussycat Doll. I’m not sending her home!
‘She teaches me how to do yoga at 7 o’clock in the morning.’
Seann became the first casualty of South Africa series two – after being selected to go by Harry Redknapp
Harry went on to say he had been ‘dreading’ breaking the news to Seann, due to the pair’s prior conversation about Seann wanting to be there.
However, in his worry, the football legend had Seann’s name go ‘completely blank’ out of his mind – accidentally referring to him as ‘Stewart’ instead.
The other campmates informed him of the mistake, with Harry remarking of sending home the comedian: ‘He will hate me’.
‘I am dithering and I said “I’m sorry Stewart. I am going to have to send you home”, afterwards they all said “Harry, his name is Seann”… he will hate me,’ Harry concluded.
Harry appeared to realise the mistake later on, as he could be heard calling Seann by the correct name – and apologised to him.
Meanwhile, David Haye tried to cheer Harry up by saying: ‘I always thought it was Shane Walsh.’
Harry replied: ‘I thought it was Stewart didn’t I? Did you hear that, my mind went blank. I lost the plot.’
Furthermore, Ant and Dec played into the blunder for laughs during their segments.
The presenting duo joked afterwards that Seann’s hotel room was under the name ‘Stewart Walsh’ – and was booked by Harry.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
‘ The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties ’
‘ Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.celebrity.land.co.uk ’
