Beverley Callard Leaves I'm A Celebrity South Africa After Jungle Collapse Before Cancer Diagnosis

Beverley Callard, the 69-year-old actress best known for playing Liz McDonald in Coronation Street and appearing in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, left the ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity... South Africa after collapsing in the jungle camp.

BBC News reported that the episode, filmed in September, showed Callard breaking down in tears as she announced her departure on Tuesday's broadcast.

She revealed in February that she has breast cancer, noting in an Instagram video posted on Tuesday that she had passed out after feeling unwell during the last couple of days in camp. Callard explained she went into the Bush Telegraph, the show's video diary room, and lost consciousness for a little while before being taken to a medical hut.

In an accompanying caption, she wrote: "I wanted to prove that age is just a number and I feel so proud of what I achieved.

On the episode, an emotional Callard was seen telling the other celebrities: "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. " She added: "I don't want to go, I'm really sorry. I'm absolutely gutted.

I wanted to finish. " She was consoled by campmates including ex-Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt. " Singer Sinitta said: "Beverley is my inspiration. You know that thing where you think, well, if Beverley can do it, I can do it. She gives me that.

The episode also captured separate drama when Adam Thomas confronted Jimmy Bullard after Bullard quit the show. Thomas and Bullard teamed up for a trial against fellow campmates, with contestants told that the losing duo would leave the programme.

Bullard did not join in when the trial began and said, 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' to forfeit the challenge. Thomas, covered in ants during his part of the challenge, shouted, 'Jim, don't do this bro, come on!' Thomas stormed out of his wooden cage and launched an expletive-laden rant at Bullard.

Back at camp, Thomas remonstrated further, saying, 'What's up with you, bro? If you wanted to go... go. Don't take me with you. What is up with you? Tell me why.' Hosts Ant and Dec gave the other campmates the choice of whether Thomas should remain, and they unanimously agreed that he should.