Gemma Collins left viewers stunned during I’m A Celebrity South Africa tonight (Friday, April 17) after appearing to dramatically quit the show – but things were not quite as they seemed.
The former TOWIE star, 45, has found jungle life tough, and it looked as though the pressure had finally got the better of her.
In emotional scenes, Gemma threw her arms into the air and shouted: “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here… I’m done.” She then broke down in tears, covering her face and shaking her head as her campmates watched on in shock.
However, the moment turned out to be part of an elaborate prank orchestrated by Harry Redknapp. Despite the reveal, Gemma later admitted she had genuinely been ready to walk if the situation had been real.
Gemma has shed tears multiple times during the gruelling reality series (Credit: ITV)
Gemma Collins shouts I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here as she intends to quit
Earlier in the day, campmate Mo had secured 10 stars in the Termite Terror Bushtucker Trial. The group then faced another challenge involving balancing a ball on a sea-saw.
After dinner, Harry entered camp holding a clipboard and announced that another trial was looming. He told the group they would be locked in prison cells filled with creepy crawlies.
The prospect immediately terrified Gemma, who has previously spoken about her claustrophobia.
“I’m a celebrity get me out of here!” she shouted, clearly distressed.
Her campmates rushed to comfort her, shocked by how quickly things had escalated. Gemma stood firm in her decision, leaving others confused about what was happening.
Moments later, Harry revealed the truth – there was no extra trial, and the whole thing had been a joke.
Relieved, Gemma hugged him as the rest of the camp burst into laughter. She admitted she would have seriously considered leaving had the trial been real, especially given the confined conditions.
Harry played a prank on the camp (Credit: ITV)
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