LOVE Island host Maya Jama has waded into the I’m A Celebrity row as she revealed why the live final “went wrong”, and also sent a message to presenters Ant and Dec.
In Friday night’s explosive grand finale, both and , both 50, leading to one of the biggest showdowns ever on live telly.
Maya Jama has waded into the I’m A Celebrity live final fall out Credit: Getty
It comes after Ant and Dec hosted a chaotic live final Credit: ITV
Jimmy Bullard kicked off big time during the I’m A Celebrity live final, and was later removed Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Maya is a pro when it comes to live TV having hosted a number of Love island finals Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Viewers watched with their jaws dropped as an on-air argument erupted, after he handled .
The former footballer was backed up by boxer during the fallout, which was broadcast live on , as they both ranted at hosts Ant and Dec.
However, ever the professionals, the , as they tried to stop the shambles which was being aired to millions of viewers.
Today, , who, like Ant and Dec, is a pro at live TV, has now given her verdict on the huge on-air bust-up.
Taking to X/Twitter, the popular presenter, 31, shared a clip of the fallout between Ant and Dec and Jimmy, and penned: “Didn’t watch but from this clip alone (laughing emoji).
“This is why I love live tv so much and hosting the (Love Island) Aftersun show because barely any channels do it anymore out of fear of what can go wrong but people want real reactions and an edited show will never compete to the live experience!”
Showing her support for the hosts, she added: “Ant and Dec I love you forever also.”
It comes after it when hosts invited , which could have led to Adam’s elimination.
The ex-footballer said: “Adam and all of you can be upset with me. And I absolutely threw him under the bus, I get it, I’ll wear that. But what I don’t stand for is someone being abusive, aggressive and intimidating. You didn’t show none of the C-bombs, that’s a liberty!”
Jimmy also pointed at campmates, saying: “Listen, let’s ask everyone.”
Maya has praised hosts Ant and Dec for the way they handled things Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
He then asked repeatedly: “Was it abusive and aggressive?”
The former footy ace was then left even more riled when host , and said he did not believe Adam had acted in an intimidating way.
The Sun later revealed how both after their on-air antics.
During the chaotic final was “abusive, aggressive and intimidating” — a key phrase from the cast’s contract concerning unacceptable behaviour.
It all kicked off in the live final when Jimmy and Adam Thomas’ camp row was brought up Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Sources have told The Sun how after the ex- and player accused the broadcaster of not showing a fair representation of — he claims they edited it to protect the actor.
Jimmy, who according to our source has sought legal advice, also asked campmates including , and to back him.
A source told us yesterday: “Proving that ’s behaviour was abusive, aggressive and intimidating is the key to Jimmy’s legal case against ITV because that behaviour is in breach of the contract.
“Jimmy didn’t only repeat that phrase, he also built up on-air evidence of other campmates agreeing that .
“At one point he had his phone out to check notes but no one is sure whether he was also recording chatter between the cast.
“Insiders say it’s clear from his conduct that a case is being built and that the channel is braced for it after the way he monopolised his moment.”
Adam won after a public vote, but The Sun revealed .
Adam looked downcast when he won the show Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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