I'm A Celebrity 2025: Jess Glynne reveals the heartbreaking reason why she didn't meet Alex Scott on bridge after her elimination
Fans were left confused during last night’s I’m A Celebrity elimination after the axed star’s famous girlfriend failed to appear at the end of the bridge.
Former Lioness and Football Focus presenter Alex Scott became the first star to be voted off of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here 2025 after losing the first public vote of the series.
The ex-Arsenal star left camp during Friday night’s episode (November 28), with presenters Ant & Dec coming to collect her from camp and lead her out of the jungle. Following a sit-down interview with the the hosts, Alex made her way across the famous I’m A Celeb exit bridge, where eliminated star are often reunited with their loved ones.
As a result, many fans were expecting for Alex to be reunited with her famous girlfriend, singer-songwriter Jess Glynne. She had spoken openly about their relationship with her fellow campmates during her time in the jungle, and even surprised some viewers who were unaware that the two stars had been dating since 2023.
However, fans were left confused after Jess failed to appear at the end of the famous bridge, with Alex instead reuniting with a friend as she left the jungle.
Jess has now revealed the heartbreaking reason she wasn’t able to fly out to Australia to cheer her partner on as she left the jungle. The Hold My Hand singer took to Instagram Stories to explain all to viewers.
She said: “My woman might be out far earlier than deserved, but I’m so unbelievably proud of her. She didn’t get the airtime to who how incredible she really is and trust me, this is only the beginning.
“I know people will wonder why I wasn’t there at the end of the bridge, so I wanted to share something person. Over the last few weeks, my mum suffered a major stroke and needed urgent brain surgery. It’s been a really serious, life-altering time for my family, and I’ve had to stay close to home.
Jess added: “Alex would always want me to be where I’m needed most. I can’t wait to have her back by my side.”
The couple began dating in the summer of 2023 and have been going strong ever since. Alex even sparked rumours of wedding bells for the happy pair, after she opened up about her relationship in the jungle.
Speaking to her fellow campmates Ruby Wax and Shona McGarty, Alex said: “I think before her, I never knew happiness... we fell madly in love.” She added: “I will get married to her, just waiting for her to ask.”
Responding to the conversation, Jess joked with her Instagram followers that she “better go get a ring”. She also opened up during an appearance on This Morning, coyly confirming she may have already bought a ring.
Jess added: “The pressure! Why do I have to ask her? It's a weird one, you never know who will ask who but...”