Beverley Callard clears up 'vegan gate' as she leaves I’m A Celeb castle

Bev has spoken out...

Author: Hannah FarrellPublished 1st Dec 2020
Last updated 1st Dec 2020

Coronation Street star, Beverley Callard addressed the doubts about her vegan diet on last night’s episode (November 30th) of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! , after eagle-eyed viewers spotted her eating a Scotch egg despite being on a plant-based diet.

Earlier in the series Beverley took part in the first eating trial, alongside Vernon Kay and Jordan North, where she was given vegan alternatives, but this later caused fans to take to social media claiming the star had eaten both bread and butter, and a Scotch egg in camp.

The soap star, who was eliminated from the show last night alongside Victoria Derbyshire in a double eviction, cleared up the confusion about her eating habits during her exit interview with Ant and Dec. The actress explained how she started her vegan diet due to having surgery earlier this year.

She told the boys, “I started it in March because I had an operation. I saw a documentary that said your joints heal quicker if you’re plant-based.”

When told about the comments from her on-screen son Simon Gregson, who previously voiced his doubts about her veganism during an appearance on Loose Women, Bev laughed saying “He knows I’ll give him a slap when I see him.”

This is following Beverley’s daughter, Danielle defending her mum's diet while taking part in a Q&A on her Instagram account, stating her mum would be getting ‘vegan substitutes’ when questioned by observant viewers.

Who knew a Scotch egg could cause so much drama!

Check out what this year's celebs are getting paid for I'm A Celeb 2020:

Sir Mo Farah: £300,000

With all of his amazing success in the sporting world, it's no surprise Sir Mo Farah cost bosses the most to land on the 2020 series.

He is an Olympian after all!

Vernon Kay: £250,000

Bosses have reportedly been trying to get TV host Vernon on the show for a number of years, but this year they managed to entice him with a whopping pay cheque.

Beverley Callard: £150,000

Coronation Street legend Beverley is reportedly the highest paid woman on this year's series, and it's not a bad little (big) figure either!

Shane Richie: Unknown

Despite Shane's I'm A Celeb fee not being made public, the former EastEnders actor confessed he was 'broke' after a tough 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Russell Watson: £100,000

He was a late arrival into this year's series, but tenor Russell is still getting paid VERY well. The opera legend is reportedly picking up £100K for his stint.

Jessica Plummer: £75,000

Bosses reportedly enticed EastEnders actress Jessica into the Welsh castle with a tasty £75,000.

Giovanna Fletcher: Unknown


Ruthie Henshall: £75,000

She was a late arrival alongside Russell Watson, but already she's had her fair share of trials and secret missions! The West End star and Magic at the Musicals host was reportedly paid a lovely £75,000.

AJ Pritchard: £50,000

After quitting his former role as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year, AJ is reportedly taking home £50K for his appearance in the castle.

Jordan North: Unknown


Hollie Arnold MBE: £50,000

She's used to winning Gold medals not Gold stars, but a fee of £50,000 reportedly got Hollie Arnold MBE into the castle! And after showing off her amazing singing voice, maybe she will leave with a record deal on the table too!

Victoria Derbyshire: Unknown


Following last night's (30th November) surprise double elimination , we are one step closer to finding out who will be this year's King or Queen of the castle!

The 2020 I'm A Celeb final will take place on Friday 4th December after a successful year for the show's new format which broke viewing records.

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