{"id":22019,"date":"2026-04-25T19:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/22019\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:26:09","slug":"ant-and-decs-stern-warning-to-britains-got-talent-judges-after-im-a-celebrity-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/22019\/","title":{"rendered":"Ant and Dec&#8217;s stern warning to Britain&#8217;s Got Talent judges after I&#8217;m A Celebrity chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294651859-5251.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28116254\" alt=\"BGT final (Picture: ITV)\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAnt and Dec don\u2019t want a repeat of the I\u2019m A Celebrity final drama anytime soon (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ant-mcpartlin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ant McPartlin<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/declan-donnelly\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Declan Donnelly<\/a> wasted no time in poking fun at <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/25\/im-a-celebrity-final-a-sad-mess-one-clear-loser-28112101\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa final drama<\/a> on tonight\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/britains-got-talent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Britain\u2019s Got Talent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Geordie duo skipped out onstage to host the first live semi-final of the series.<\/p>\n<p>Ever the professionals, they were in high spirits, showing no signs of being knocked <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/25\/ant-mcpartlin-surrounded-security-tense-run-in-jimmy-bullard-28111498\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">by Friday night\u2019s argument<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Still, that didn\u2019t stop them from joking about it.<\/p>\n<p>Alluding to the chaos involving <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/adam-thomas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Thomas<\/a>, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/jimmy-bullard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jimmy Bullard<\/a>, and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/david-haye\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Haye<\/a> during the live All Stars finale, an excited Ant, 50, began: \u2018I just love live telly, me!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tGet personalised updates on I&#8217;m A Celeb\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro\u2019s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/tv-newsletter\/?ito=tv-article&amp;signup-source=tv-article-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> and then select your show in the link we\u2019ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nothing better!\u2019, Dec, also 50, chimed in.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294651861-7a2b.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28116253\" alt=\"BGT final (Picture: ITV)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe duo poked fun at last night\u2019s shenanigans as they returned to TV for the Britain\u2019s Got Talent semi-finals (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294651925-e483.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28116257\" alt=\"BGT final (Picture: ITV)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\u2026but they also warned the judges to be on their \u2018best behaviour\u2019 (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>The pair then headed down to the judges\u2019 table, where they issued a stern warning to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/simon-cowell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Cowell<\/a>, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/amanda-holden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amanda Holden<\/a>, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/alesha-dixon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alesha Dixon<\/a>, and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ksi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KSI<\/a> in the hopes of avoiding a repeat of last night\u2019s shenanigans.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Now, judges, I wanna clear something up here. Let\u2019s be serious for a second,\u2019 said Ant.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We had quite enough drama on the telly last night,\u2019 he quipped, leading to laughs from the audience and Amanda noting, \u2018Yeah, you did!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018So, can you please, you four, be on your best behaviour tonight?\u2019, Ant pleaded.<\/p>\n<p>Simon then admitted that the panel could be \u2018very, very naughty\u2019, to which Dec agreed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018If you misbehave, you\u2019ll be out quicker than Sinitta,\u2019 he added in reference to how the So Macho pop star stormed off when the row between Jimmy and Adam escalated, wanting no part of it.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294651923-59fc.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28116256\" alt=\"BGT final (Picture: ITV)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\u2018We had quite enough drama on the telly last night,\u2019 said Ant (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294651863-b51b.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28116251\" alt=\"BGT final (Picture: ITV)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAmanda Holden praised their \u2018extraordinary performance\u2019 (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>But Amanda was also keen to praise the highly decorated presenters for how they handled last night\u2019s carnage.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if she\u2019d be able to \u2018handle the pressure\u2019 of taking charge of the night\u2019s Golden Buzzer (which can be used once each live show to send an act straight to the final), she responded: \u2018After watching your extraordinary performance last night, boys, I learned from the best. I can handle the pressure.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Taking to X as the episode aired, @Tom7567179925 also complimented: \u2018Ant &amp; Dec making jokes about the ridiculousness of last night. Very funny good job lads.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Ant and Dec are just happy that no one will be shouting at them tonight\u2026\u2019, said @LenzoToggz.<\/p>\n<p>@corriedalexo laughed: \u2018ant and dec referencing the drama last night, I love them\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Others said the two are \u2018earning their pennies\u2019 this week with two live shows on the trot for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/itv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ITV<\/a>, also complimenting their surprising new looks as they rocked matching burgundy suits for the first time over black tuxes.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294499729-f070-e1777059320122.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28105887\" alt=\"Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly host the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa final\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tLast night\u2019s final descended into chaos thanks to Jimmy Bullard and David Haye (Picture: Jonathan Hordle\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294521335-c9ac.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28106945\" alt=\"Editorial Use Only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle\/ITV\/Shutterstock (16843686cv) Gemma Collins, Jimmy Bullard, Scarlett Moffatt, Ashley Roberts, Adam Thomas, David Haye and Harry Redknapp 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa', TV show, Series 2, Episode 15, Live Final - 24 Apr 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThey caused a blazing row over Adam Thomas\u2019s confrontation during a trial (Picture: Jonathan Hordle\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, they\u2019ve had quite the 48 hours, with I\u2019m A Celeb fans lauding how they intervened after retired footballer Jimmy, 47, and pro boxer David, 45, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/25\/gemma-collins-brands-david-jimmy-disgusting-im-a-celebrity-final-28112521\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">came to blows with actor Adam<\/a>, 37, last night.<\/p>\n<p>It was probably never going to be a live final of sunshine and rainbows, as it was inevitable that the explosive argument from the series (which was pre-filmed last September) would be discussed.<\/p>\n<p>And it appeared Jimmy had been sitting on his feelings for a while, having clashed with Adam when he almost compromised the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/waterloo-road\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waterloo Road<\/a> star\u2019s time in camp.<\/p>\n<p>During a Bushtucker Trial against Ashley Roberts and Sinitta, Jimmy, who was paired with Adam, refused to participate, uttering the dreaded phrase, \u2018I\u2019m a celebrity, get me out of here,\u2019 despite having watched Adam kick off the trial with full energy and in the knowledge that the losing pair could be sent home. <\/p>\n<p>In an explicit rant, Adam stormed over to confront him, shouting and demanding an answer for his decision.<\/p>\n<p>The blazing row left viewers (and the other campmates) stunned, but <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/22\/im-a-celebritys-jimmy-bullard-taking-legal-action-itv-bosses-28077112\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jimmy has since complained<\/a> that the full picture wasn\u2019t shown, claiming Adam dropped the \u2018C-bomb\u2019 and accusing him of being \u2018abusive, aggressive, and intimidating\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294030894-55ca.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28079137\" alt=\"Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV\/Shutterstock (16838745e) Rancid Run - Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa', TV show, Series 2, Episode 12 - 21 Apr 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAdam had made it known how unhappy he was when his time in camp was almost compromised by Jimmy (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>During the final, he also asked Ant and Dec if they agreed with him, to which Ant said: \u2018No, it wasn\u2019t. I was there.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Adam\u2019s response came in the form of an apology and taking \u2018full responsibility\u2019 for his actions, insisting that he had \u2018nothing but love for Jimmy\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The peace lasted mere seconds, though, as David \u2013 who had his own run-ins in camp <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/23\/david-haye-makes-shocking-remarks-women-despite-claiming-a-feminist-28086643\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with divisive comments about women<\/a> \u2013 interrupted the exchange with: \u2018You\u2019ve got a funny way of showing it.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Dec was subsequently praised for interjecting and shutting him down, declaring: \u2018David, you weren\u2019t even there!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The scenes were described as a \u2018car crash\u2019 by <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/social-media\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a> users, who cringed as the other campmates, including Scarlett Moffatt, Gemma Collins, and Harry Redknapp, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/24\/im-a-celebrity-awkwardly-addresses-adam-jimmys-blowout-couldnt-aired-28105590\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">could only watch on and cringe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They also led to Jimmy and David allegedly being \u2018kicked out\u2019 of the studio, preventing them from appearing on sister show Unpacked afterwards due to an uncomfortable atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-37ff.png\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28111939\" alt=\"Adam Thomas and wife Caroline Daly backstage during the I'm A Celebrity South Africa Final\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe soap actor has since apologised and thanked his wife for her support on the outside (Picture: Instagram\/@adamthomas21)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_294524748-65dc.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28112807\" alt=\"Editorial Use Only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle\/ITV\/Shutterstock (16843686do) I'm A Celebrity Legend, Adam Thomas 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa', TV show, Series 2, Episode 15, Live Final - 24 Apr 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAlas, viewers were disheartened by his deflated appearance after winning, since his moment had been overshadowed (Picture: Jonathan Hordle\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Adam got the last laugh, as he was crowned the latest Jungle Legend, winning the show after a public vote.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2019s no denying his win was overshadowed by the drama, and the ex-Emmerdale star was noticeably deflated as the show came to an end, barely smiling as he was handed his crown.<\/p>\n<p>He later took to Instagram with a reflective post, explaining how his second jungle stint \u2018was not always easy\u2019 but filled him with pride for how he \u2018stayed true to [himself]\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I have realised that when people try to dim your light, it says more about them than it ever will about you,\u2019 he wrote in part.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This experience has shown me my strength in ways I never imagined. Not because of any title or recognition, but because I stayed kind, I stayed grounded and I stayed real.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Adam went on to praise his wife for \u2018standing by [him] when things were tough\u2019 and thanked his followers for their support.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018And to those who doubted me or tried to bring me down, I carry no negativity towards you,\u2019 he concluded. \u2018I have already won in the ways that matter most. I have love, I have happiness and I have stayed true to myself, and that is something no one can ever take away from me.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Britain\u2019s Got Talent continues next weekend on ITV1 and ITVX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Got a story?<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/25\/ant-mcpartlin-stormed-off-im-a-celebrity-slammed-live-final-ad-break-28113448\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ant McPartlin \u2018stormed off I\u2019m A Celebrity and slammed live final\u2019 during ad break<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/25\/inside-im-a-celebrity-winner-adam-thomas-huge-mansion-looks-like-buckingham-palace-28111686\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inside I\u2019m A Celebrity winner Adam Thomas\u2019 huge mansion that looks like Buckingham Palace<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/25\/scarlett-moffatt-defends-winner-really-disheartening-im-a-celebrity-live-final-28110690\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scarlett Moffatt defends winner after \u2018really disheartening\u2019 I\u2019m A Celebrity live final<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tComment now<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tComments<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" class=\"metro-button share-bar-preferred-source\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tAdd as preferred source<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tTV Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ant and Dec don\u2019t want a repeat of the I\u2019m A Celebrity final drama anytime soon (Picture: ITV)&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22020,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3379,3361,13,171,10031,103,10043,336],"class_list":{"0":"post-22019","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-britain","8":"tag-ant-and-dec","9":"tag-ant-mcpartlin","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-britains-got-talent","12":"tag-declan-donnelly","13":"tag-entertainment","14":"tag-im-a-celebrity","15":"tag-tv"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@UnitedKingdom\/116466993286384428","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}