CORRIE star Beverley Callard broke down in tears as she revealed she was being forced to quit I’m A Celeb.

She told campmates: “I didn’t feel very well this morning, I had a bit of a funny turn and they said I can’t come back in and I’ve got to go home.

Beverley Callard looking upset at her departure from camp, wearing a red shirt, with a person wearing a navy jacket and red shirt next to her.Beverley Callard broke down in tears as she revealed she was being forced to quit I’m A Celeb Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Beverley Callard being comforted by other cast members after her departure from the camp.Bev told campmates: ‘I didn’t feel very well this morning, I had a bit of a funny turn and they said I can’t come back in and I’ve got to go home’ Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Beverley Callard skydiving in "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa"The star held her own during the series, taking on a sky-diving trial as well as time in the very basic Savannah Scrub camp Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

“I’m absolutely gutted. I wanted to prove that older women could do it.”

was pre-recorded in last year, and four months after filming, .

She has now had surgery to successfully remove the .

In her exit chat yesterday, who also appeared in the 2020 series in Wales, said: “I’ve had the experience of a lifetime.

“The people were amazing. They were the best bunch ever.

“Yes, we were hungry and we were dirty but it was wonderful.

“We were all crying [when I had to leave], which really flattered me, although I didn’t want them to be upset.”

held her own during the series, taking on a sky-diving trial as well as time in the very basic .

She said: “When they put us into the main camp, it was like moving into a five-star hotel! Savannah Scrub was horrific.

“We couldn’t work out how to empty the loo, we couldn’t work out anything, we had no idea how to cook.

“This time completely knocked 2020 out of the park. I’m so glad I said yes, because I did have to think about it. I’ve been covered in bugs before, so did I really want to do it again?

“Also, last time I’d just had a new hip, so there were a lot of challenges I wasn’t allowed to do. I hated that.

“We all had deep and personal conversations after a few days.

“When you’ve spent 24 hours a day together, you get to know each other really deeply.

“I can’t remember seeing a group of people get on as exceptionally well as we did.”

Yesterday updated fans that surgery to remove the cancer from a lymph node last week had been a success.

In an online video, she said: “I’ve been resting constantly.

“Hopefully, I’ll keep feeling well and get better. But I’m good – I’m good.”

Beverley Callard reading a letter on "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa"Bev said: ‘I’ve had the experience of a lifetime’ Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Beverley Callard wearing safety gear while suspended in the air during "Cut Throat Cliff" in "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa"Bev added: ‘The people were amazing. They were the best bunch ever’ Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Beverley Callard at the "I'm a Celebrity... South Africa" 2026 Photocall.Bev updated fans that surgery to remove the cancer from a lymph node last week had been a success Credit: Getty