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I’m A Celeb fans spot moment Jimmy Bullard ‘secretly records’ tense live finale clash – did you see it?

I’M A Celebrity fans have claimed that Jimmy Bullard “secretly recorded” the live clash between him and Adam Thomas “to gather evidence”.

The former footballer, 47, has accused ITV of not showing a fair representation of his row with Adam in South Africa — claiming they edited it to protect the actor.

I’m A Celeb fans were convinced Jimmy Bullard was recording the live finalCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
 

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ITV viewers saw Jimmy repeatedly looking at his phone during Friday’s showCredit: ITV
During the final, eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot Jimmy whip out his phone and hold it in his hand while Adam was talking.

Some viewers were convinced that the ex-footie star was recording the former Emmerdale actor as he tried to justify his outburst in camp.

As things became heated, Jimmy stood up with his phone in clear view and was seen looking down at it on a few occasions.

One person shared a clip of the moment and claimed: “Jimmy Bullard secretly recording the final to cover himself.”

A few fans asked why Jimmy would record moments from the live final which were being aired on TV.

But this viewer pointed out: “Because if it kicks of like it did he may have thought the show would have just ended there and cut from live TV.”

A second said: “If it stopped broadcasting on the TV but was still kicking off when not broadcasting he would want the evidence of what happened after the broadcast ended especially if he’s already chosen to take legal action.”

“Jimmy is recording it hoping Adam will say something he can use against him and ITV. Adam apologised and actually acknowledged he was in the wrong, however they just wanted to constantly dig at him…David in particular,” this person commented.

On Friday night’s explosive live final, Jimmy said nine times that Adam’s conduct was “abusive, aggressive and intimidating” — a key phrase from the cast’s contract concerning unacceptable behaviour.

The ex-Wigan and Hull player, who has sought legal advice, also asked campmates including Craig Charles, Harry Redknapp and Sinitta to back him.

A source said: “Proving that Adam’s behaviour was abusive, aggressive and intimidating is the key to Jimmy’s legal case against ITV because that behaviour is in breach of the contract.

“Jimmy didn’t only repeat that phrase, he also built up on-air evidence of other campmates agreeing that Adam crossed that line.

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Fans speculated if Jimmy was ‘gathering evidence’ in case some scenes were cut from the finalCredit: ITV
“At one point he had his phone out to check notes but no one is sure whether he was also recording chatter between the cast. Insiders say it’s clear from his conduct that a case is being built and that the channel is braced for it after the way he monopolised his moment.”

Hosts Ant and Dec had invited Jimmy to explain why he decided to exit a trial, which could have led to Adam’s elimination.

Jimmy said: “Adam and all of you can be upset with me. And I absolutely threw him under the bus, I get it, I’ll wear that. But what I don’t stand for is someone being abusive, aggressive and intimidating. You didn’t show none of the C-bombs, that’s a liberty!”

He also pointed at campmates, saying: “Listen, let’s ask everyone.”

He then asked repeatedly: “Was it abusive and aggressive?”

Sinitta eventually stood up and said to the baying audience: “Enough, enough, I was there and it was aggressive and abusive.”

Ant claimed that the foul language had been “unbroadcastable”, and said he did not believe Adam had acted in an intimidating way.

Adam won after a public vote, but The Sun revealed he later threw his crown to the ground.

Jimmy and David Haye were also removed from the studio.

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Jimmy claimed ITV edited it to protect the former Emmerdale starCredit: Shutterstock Editorial