REALITY star Tasha Ghouri has hit out against trolls on social media in defence of Ade Adepitan entering the jungle.
, 53, will make this week as the first wheelchair-user to take part on !
And while to most this is a monumental achievement, some have expressed cruel opinions about this on social media.
Tasha – who is deaf and has taken part on the likes of and – leapt to Ade’s defence in an video ahead of the new series kicking off in the jungle.
“The fact that we’re in 2026 and still having conversations about what disabled people can and can’t do is honestly heartbreaking,” she wrote alongside the video. “Seeing some of the comments and videos towards Ade has been so disappointing.
“Being a wheelchair user doesn’t make someone any less capable, deserving or worthy of an opportunity.
“Representation matters so much – people with disabilities deserve to be seen, celebrated and given the same opportunities as everyone else without constantly having to prove themselves.
“As someone who has experienced ableism firsthand, I know how damaging these attitudes can be.
“Let’s stop focusing on what people can’t do and start celebrating what they CAN.”
She added: “So much love and support for Ade and it’s also been amazing to see videos highlighting the adaptations @itv have put in place to make the experience accessible and inclusive for him.
“This is what representation and inclusion should look like!”
Ade – who shot to fame in team – contracted when he was around 15 months old while living in Lagos, .
The virus caused severe damage and paralysis in his left leg, which eventually required him to use a wheelchair.
Bosses at I’m A Celeb have and trials in , so that Ade’s wheelchair and crutches can be used in and around the set.
The pathways around camp have been deepened and made more accessible to a wheelchair user, with special parking spaces for the athlete to be able to transfer out of his chair and onto crutches.
He will be allowed to switch from different types of wheelchair and crutches to navigate the various terrains he’ll experience on the show – such as the mulchy jungle floor, or sand.
A lift for his wheelchair has been installed so he can get to the washing facilities in camp, and the treehouse now features a swing so that Ade can use that part of the campsite, too.
Ade acted as an adviser when producers signed him for the show, and modifications were implemented after he .
But he has not been told what trials he could be facing, with those designed to be accessible to him also.
The new series kicks off on Monday night on ITV1 and , at 9pm.
