ADAM Thomas looked downcast as he left the studios while the I’m a Celebrity spin-off show was still on air.
Adam, 37, was crowned the winner of the South Africa series during the chaotic live final last night.
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Adam Thomas looked downcast as he left the I’m a Celebrity filming on Friday night Credit: w8media
Adam could be seen with his brothers Scott and Ryan while Unpacked was airing on a screen in the background Credit: w8media
Adam gave a pal a hug as his brothers left in front of him Credit: w8media
Adam looked dejected after his win following a dramatic live final which saw arguments flare up once again Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
However his win was overshadowed by outbursts from Jimmy Bullard and David Haye regarding their time together in camp, and Adam looked closed to tears at the point Ant and Dec announced he had won over Sir Mo Farah.
Adam was barely able to crack a smile in the final moments of the show, and failed to appear on spin-off show Unpacked immediately afterwards.
Now pictures have emerged of Adam leaving the studios within half an hour of his win, showing how quickly he decided to leave the situation.
Adam looked downcast as he stood at the door at 11pm, while other pictures showed him in the reception with his siblings Ryan and Scott, with co-star Scarlett Moffatt clearly being interviewed on Unpacked on a screen behind them.
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IAC winner Adam Thomas hits out at campmates who ‘tried to dim his light’
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The Waterloo Road star appeared to leave at a separate time to former footballer Jimmy Bullard, who he spectacularly clashed with during a trial in South Africa.
Their altercation was a heated topic on the live show, and saw hosts Ant and Dec also get drawn into the argument.
Ant, 50, was then seen leaving the studios flanked by security as he came face to face with Jimmy.
While Adam didn’t have a winners chat on Unpacked, he did take to Instagram today to thank his fans and hit out at people who tried to dim his shine.
Alongside a picture with wife Caroline, he wrote: “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.
“I have realised that when people try to dim your light, it says more about them than it ever will about you.
Jimmy Bullard and David Haye locked horns with Ant and Dec over Adam and what went on between them in South Africa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The female camp mates were left to hold the fort on Unpacked after a number of stars didn’t return for the spin off show Credit: ITV
“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.”
His post came after twin brother Scott leapt to his defence online as well.
He wrote: “That wasn’t an easy watch last night but our brother handled it with dignity and courage.
“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!
Adam shared a post on Saturday thanking his fans and family Credit: Instagram/adamthomas21
“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, Scarlett Moffatt had to fight back tears last night as she took aim at those who had ‘ruined’ Adam’s win, while Craig Charles also kicked off at I’m a Celeb bosses for the editing of the show, claiming they chose to focus on the controversy.
The Jattvibe Online has contacted a rep for Adam for comment.
