Josie Gibson Delivers Shocking News to Campmates
The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! camp was left stunned by the shock revelation that Jamie Lynn Spears had quit. Josie Gibson was given the responsibility of breaking the news to her campmates after the US actress left the jungle.
Josie Announces Jamie Lynn's Departure
Reading from a note handed to her in the Bush Telegraph, Josie told the gang that Jamie Lynn would not be returning. The This Morning star solemnly said: "I've got an announcement to make. Celebrities, Jamie Lynn has left camp and won't be returning."
Campmates React with Shock and Sadness
The jungle campmates looked shocked, with Nella Rose exclaiming: "What?!" Boxer Tony Bellew reflected: "We're gonna miss her very, very much. She was a valued campmate. She's just a lovely girl." The news appeared to hit EastEnders star Danielle Harold especially hard, as she had formed a close bond with Jamie Lynn. "Camp for me is going to be really different without Jamie Lynn," Danielle said in the Bush Telegraph. "I'm gonna really, really miss her."
ITV Confirms Jamie Lynn's Departure
It was confirmed by ITV on Wednesday afternoon that Jamie Lynn had left the jungle for medical reasons and would not be returning. A spokesperson said: "Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds. She's been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities."
Ant and Dec Address Jamie Lynn's Exit
I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec broke their silence over Jamie Lynn quitting as they opened the show on Wednesday night. The Geordie duo told viewers she was "doing fine" after explaining that they had some "breaking news".