Nella Rose defended by pals as I'm A Celeb star accused of faking medical woes

29 November 2023 , 10:40

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ITV confirmed Nella Rose has returned to the camp (Image: ITV)

Nella Rose has been defended by her close pals after I'm A Celebrity fans questioned the medical emergency that saw her exempt from the latest Bushtucker Trial.

As hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly went into camp on Tuesday to reveal the results of the public vote, the Geordie duo explained Nella was missing from the camp and would be exempt from the next trial due to medical reasons. Dec said: "Now unfortunately, Nella is being seen by the medic so she'll be back later, but it means she's now exempt from this trial. So let's go in there and see who will be doing it."

Some viewers claimed Nella, 26, "faked" her illness after already taking part in a gruelling trial with Frankie Dettori the previous day. One viewer tweeted: "Catching up with #ImaCeleb - how convenient that #Nella needs to see a medic just before she’s obviously going to be made to do another trial. Get her out of there."

Another added: "Nella going to see camp doctor just before the trial is chosen hahahahaha I wonder what for #ImaCeleb." But, a friend of the YouTube star told the Mirror these claims were "unfair" and "untrue".

YouTube star Yung Filly shared his support for Nella (Youtube)

Nella had to temporarily leave camp (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Nella's famous pals have also taken to social media to show their support of the I'm A Celebrity star. On Tuesday evening, fellow YouTube star Yung Filly called on his followers to vote for Nella once eliminations begin.

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He asked on X, formerly known as Twitter: "How do I vote for Nella? Someone help lol," before adding: "App ? Do text? Call? Lool lemme know."

TikTok star Grace Barry shared a clip of Nella learning self-defence moves from Tony Bellew alongside the caption: "Guys, @nellarose is smashing it in @imacelebrity, we NEED to get behind her and vote to keerp her in the jungle. Vote offs start this week! VOTE FOR NELLS TO STAY IN THE JUNGLE."

ITV have since confirmed Nella has returned to her fellow campmates in the jungle camp. A statement read: "During last night's live broadcast, Nella Rose required medical treatment on site and was deemed unable to take part in the trial. Nella has since rejoined camp."

Nigel Farage and Nick Pickard will be taking part in the Bushtucker Trial In Too Deep in Wednesday's episode.

Mark Jefferies