Beverley Callard quits I'm A Celeb: South Africa for 'medical reasons'
The Corrie star's exit aired on Tuesday night's show
Last updated 22nd Apr 2026
With just days to go until the live final in London on Friday 24th April, I'm A Celeb: South Africa is heating up, with even more celebrity camp mates now having been evicted from the jungle.
However, on last night's show (Tuesday 21st April), the camp had quite a shock as Corrie legend Beverley Callard announced she was being forced to quit the show due to 'medical reasons'.
She told the camp: “Hi guys, I’ve just got something to tell you all. I didn’t feel very well this morning, I had a bit of a funny turn… and they've said I can't come back in. I’ve got to go home.
“I don’t want to go. I’m absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish. I wanted to prove that older women could do it.”
Although the rest of the camp was in shock, they were quick to offer their encouragement, with Scarlett telling Bev: "We don't want you to go but your health is more important."
The news comes amid Beverley's ongoing battle with breast cancer, which she revealed earlier this year, after filming I'm A Celeb: South Africa. In an update shared on social media on Friday 17th April, Bev told her followers that surgery "went really well" and that she was awaiting further results to determine her next steps.
She's now focusing on getting well for Friday's live final in London.
After Bev departed, the remaining celebrities competed in a trial which saw footballer Jimmy Bullard head home too. But not before chaos erupted in camp, after Adam accused Jimmy of trying to take him with him.
The episode followed the shock departures of Seann Walsh, David Haye, and Gemma Collins, with more evictions expected this week.
Check out all of this year's I'm A Celeb: South Africa cast below:
Adam Thomas: WINNER
Sir Mo Farah: SECOND PLACE
Harry Redknapp: THIRD PLACE
Craig Charles: FOURTH PLACE
Scarlett Moffatt: SIXTH OUT
Sinitta: FIFTH OUT
Ashley Roberts: FOURTH OUT
Jimmy Bullard: LEFT
Beverley Callard: LEFT for medical reasons
Gemma Collins: THIRD OUT
David Haye: SECOND OUT
Seann Walsh: FIRST OUT
Although the South African series is pre-recorded, for the first time ever the final will be filmed live, with fans given the chance to vote for their 'I'm A Celeb legend'. Bosses are also giving away free tickets via Applause Store for the final, which will be filmed at Versa Studios in London.
The website states: 'Be part of the LIVE Grand Final of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!... South Africa 2026!
'For the first time ever, the All-Star Series will conclude with a live UK studio final, where the winner will be decided by a public vote.
'You are invited to join Ant and Dec as the celebrities gather for one last night to find out who will be crowned the 'I'm a Celebrity Legend' 2026!
'All the finalists will be in the studio, and the atmosphere promises to be truly electric as the result is revealed live on ITV1'.
You can apply for free audience tickets here.
I'm A Celeb: South Africa airs every weeknight at 9pm on ITV/ITVX and STV/STV Player.
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