Coronation Street icon Beverley Callard forced to leave I’m A Celebrity South Africa over health concerns
Soap star Beverley Callard has left reality TV show I’m A Celebrity South Africa after having “a funny turn”
Coronation Street icon Beverley Callard was forced to leave I’m A Celebrity South Africa due to health concerns - reportedly filmed before she revealed a breast cancer diagnosis.
The actor, best known for her role as Liz McDonald in Corrie, appeared alongside a number of celebrities on the all-star series of the pre-recorded ITV reality show. However, on Tuesday night's show, she broke down as she revealed she had to leave the camp - saying she was “absolutely gutted”.
“Hi guys. I’ve just got something to tell you all," she said. “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 come out. I don’t want to go, I’m really sorry. I’m absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish. I wanted to prove that older women could do it.”
Callard was consoled by fellow campmates, including former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, who later told the Bush telegraph: “Selfishly, I would want Bev to stay, because she’s like everyone’s camp mam, but her health is more important."
Singer Sinitta added: “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. She’s an amazing woman.”
The series was reportedly filmed in autumn last year. In February, Callard revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and that she would be receiving further treatment.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa airs at 9pm on weeknights on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.