Adam Thomas' famous brothers Ryan and Scott leapt to the defence of their 'dignified and courages' sibling following his chaotic I'm A Celeb win on Friday.
Adam Thomas' famous brothers Ryan and Scott leapt to the defence of their 'dignified and courages' sibling following his chaotic I'm A Celeb win on Friday.
This year's All Stars series has been plagued with bullying rows and controversial spats between feuding cast mates - Adam, Jimmy Bullard and David Haye.
Friday's finale descended into mayhem as Jimmy accused Adam of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' during an expletive row in the pre-recorded show last year.
As hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly struggled to control the fiery trio, Gemma Collins and Sinitta stormed off stage in fury.
Following a tearful-looking Adam's win, twin brother Scott, 37, took to Instagram to declare: 'If they come for you, they come for us!'.
Alongside backstage snaps from the final, he penned: 'That wasn’t an easy watch last night but our brother handled it with dignity and courage'
Adam Thomas' famous brothers Ryan and Scott leapt to his defence following his chaotic I'm A Celeb win on Friday (L-R Scott, Adam, Adam's wife Caroline, Ryan)
Friday's finale descended into complete mayhem as Jimmy Bullard accused Adam of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating'
He went on: 'I’m not sure how @adamthomas21 the most pure hearted man I know ended up amongst all this but what I do know is that he’s a worthy winner. Not just in the jungle but in life as all he wants is the best for other people'.
'Don’t EVER let anyone take your shine away from you my brother, you deserve nothing but the best and there is a whole army of people behind you who love you so much!'
'So glad we were there to be with you last night and you will always have us by your side. If they come for you, they come for us'.
Meanwhile ahead of the final Ryan, 41, posted his own emotional tribute alongside a black and white childhood snap of himself and Adam.
He wrote: 'It’s Hard to put into words what you mean to me bro.You’ve always been more than just a brother… you’ve been my backbone, my reality check, and the person who always champions me & everyone else around you'.
'A friend of mine called me this morning and said in 30 years of knowing Adam he’s never seen him react the way he did in the jungle does that not speak volumes!!??? You stay true to your emotions your feelings it’s who you are & I wouldn’t change any of you, you do things with compassion, love & sensitivity'.
Before adding: 'I hate to say this because I’m your big brother but I look up to you in so many ways sometimes I wish I was more like you. You’re not just my little brother…you’re my best friend & I’d be lost without you'.
Adam failed to appear on spin-off Unpacked after a confrontation with rivals Jimmy Bullard and David during the dramatic episode.
Friday's finale descended into complete mayhem as Jimmy accused Adam of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' during an expletive row in the pre-recorded show last year
Following a tearful-looking Adam's win, twin brother Scott, 37, took to Instagram to declare: ''If they come for you, they come for us!''
Scott (L) sat in the studio audience alongside Ryan (R) and Adam's wife Caroline
Alongside backstage snaps from the final, he penned: 'That wasn’t an easy watch last night but our brother handled it with dignity and courage'
Former footballer Jimmy accused Adam of being 'abusive, aggressive and intimidating' during an expletive row in the pre-recorded show last year, before boxer David claimed he was was playing the victim.
Adam and David had a fractious relationship during their time together in the jungle, which was filmed in September last year, with David being accused of 'bullying' after he brand the soap star 'useless' for excusing himself from a trial due to his health.
But just hours later Adam took a swipe at his fellow campmates in a heartfelt birthday tribute to wife Caroline Daly on Saturday.
Taking to his Instagram then actor posted a beaming snap himself and Caroline, with whom he shares 11-year-old sonTeddy and seven-year-old Elsie-Rose.
He penned: 'I walked through this journey with my heart first, no matter what came my way…It was not always easy, there were moments that could have broken me, but I stayed true to myself and that is something I will always be proud of'.
Meanwhile ahead of the final Ryan, 41, posted his own emotional tribute alongside a black and white childhood snap of himself and Adam.
He wrote: 'It’s Hard to put into words what you mean to me bro.You’ve always been more than just a brother… you’ve been my backbone, my reality check'
He went on: 'I have realised that when people try to dim your light, it says more about them than it ever will about you. This 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'.
'Family means everything to me, and there is one person who has been my rock through it all. Happy birthday to my Beautiful wife, you have stood by me when things were tough and reminded me of my strength when I needed it most. I would not be who I am without you'.
Adam continued: 'To everyone who supported me, who believed in me and showed love, thank you, it means more than I can ever put into words. And to those who doubted me or tried to bring me down, I carry no negativity towards you'.
'I 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. I hope one day you can do the same '.
The GC took part in the 14th series of I'm A Celebrity back in 2014
AGE: 45
SERIES: 2014 (14th series) quit after 72 hours
OCCUPATION: Reality star
FAMOUS FOR: Gemma, popularly known as The GC, rose to fame on the reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE). She is known for her larger-than-life 'diva' persona.
ASHLEY ROBERTSAs the 2012 runner-up, Ashley said going on I'm A Celebrity was life-changing
AGE: 44
SERIES: 2012 runner-up (12th series)
OCCUPATION: Heart Radio presenter, Pussycat Doll
FAMOUS FOR: Ashley Roberts is a showbiz correspondent for Heart Breakfast. She rose to fame in noughties girlband the Pussycat Dolls.
SIR MO FARAHSir Mo Farah, 43, is hoping to conquer his fear of snakes
AGE: 43
SERIES: Fifth place in 2020 (20th series set in Wales)
OCCUPATION: Olympian
FAMOUS FOR: Sir Mo is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic history. He won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
DAVID HAYEFormer World Champion boxer David Haye thinks nothing will scare him in the jungle
AGE: 45
SERIES: 2012, came in third place (12th series)
OCCUPATION: Boxer
FAMOUS FOR: David is a legendary British former professional boxer. He is one of only three boxers in history to have unified the world titles at cruiserweight and gone on to become a world heavyweight champion.
SCARLETT MOFFATTScarlett Moffatt, 35, admitted she was feeling apprehensive about the jungle
AGE: 35
SERIES: 2016 Queen of the jungle (16th series)
OCCUPATION: Reality star
FAMOUS FOR: Scarlett became a TV favourite after joining Gogglebox. She went on to win I'm A Celebrity in 2016.
SEANN WALSHSince Australia, Seann Walsh is now a proud dad of two
AGE: 40
SERIES: 2022, finished in fifth place (22nd series)
OCCUPATION: Comedian
FAMOUS FOR: Seann Walsh is a comedian who was caught in a cheating scandal when he starred in Strictly in 2016 alongside his professional partner Katya Jones.
Sinitta, 62, hopes she will finally conquer her phobia of 'everything'
AGE: 62
SERIES: 2011, voted out second (11th series)
OCCUPATION: Eighties popstar
FAMOUS FOR: Sinitta, first reached global fame in the 1980s with hits like So Macho and Toy Boy. She was also known for her guest appearances on The X Factor.
JIMMY BULLARDFormer footballer Jimmy, 47, will be joining his fellow co-stars Gemma and Craig
AGE: 47
SERIES: 2014 (10th place)
OCCUPATION: Former footballer
FAMOUS FOR: Known as 'The Bulldog', Jimmy was a highly technical and energetic midfielder who became a cult hero for his sense of humour and iconic celebrations.
ADAM THOMASAdam's son, Teddy, was only two when he first did the Australian jungle
AGE: 37
SERIES: Third place in 2016 (16th series)
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Adam is famous for starring in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. He recently returned to Waterloo Road for its 20th anniversary.
HARRY REDKNAPPHarry Redknapp won the 18th series of I'm A Celebrity back in 2018
AGE: 79
SERIES: 18th series in 2018. I'm A Celebrity King Of The Jungle.
OCCUPATION: Legendary football manager
FAMOUS FOR: Harry Redknapp’s career spans over 60 years in professional football, transitioning from a skilful winger to one of the most recognisable managers in Premier League history.
CRAIG CHARLESCorrie legend Craig, 61, was another celebrity who starred in the 14th series
AGE: 61
SERIES: 2014 quit early
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Craig is most famous for his role as Dave Lister in the cult science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and for playing Lloyd Mullaney in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.
BEVERLEY CALLARDBeverley was part of the first series that took place in a Welsh castle in 2020
AGE: 69
SERIES: 2020, came in tenth place (20th series)
OCCUPATION: Actress
FAMOUS FOR: Beverley played Coronation Street's iconic Liz McDonald on and off for 31 years.