I’M A Celebrity fans are convinced that Jamie Lynn Spears “quit” the jungle to return to US reality show Dancing With The Stars.
The actress, sister to pop superstar Britney, crumbled in camp from day one over the agony of missing her children but last night was confirmed to have walked on “medical grounds”.
The Sun told last week how I’m a Celebrity crew were on “high alert” and that Jamie Lynn, 32, was a considered a flight risk.
And now fans have come up with a theory that the Zoey 101 star quit the show in preparation for the Dancing With The Stars finale, which will air on December 5.
Jamie, 32, was eliminated from the US dance show in the second week after scoring 16 out of 30 for her cha-cha.
One fan speculated: “Jamie Lynn Spears QUITS I’m A Celebrity on ‘medical grounds’ Hmmm, the DWTS finale is next week and won’t she be contracted to appear on that?”
Another said: “Nothing to do with the Dancing With the Stars finale being next week which i presume all contestants are meant appear on? Hmm, we will see what happens.”
“I may be a little surprised if Jamie Lynn shows up at the finale next week on Dancing With The Stars,” a third commented.
This person echoed: “Did you guys wonder about this too? did Jamie Lynn know she was going to be off DWTS early.. bc how was she immediately signed up & put on the I’m A Celeb show.. i was confused by this. like she just wanted multiple quick checks as soon as possible.”
Another added: “I will give her the benefit of the doubt but if she turns up at the DWTS finale then it will look planned.”
Last night The Sun revealed that Jamie has been in exit talks with execs for days, with a number of high-level discussions involving ITV’s logistic teams and her own management behind the scenes.
ITV bosses were able to support Jamie Lynn through 11 days on the show, as success in the Climb of Cruelty and Scarena Series buoyed her and delayed the inevitable.
But ultimately she blasted: “I hate it here so much, I hate it, I hate it, I hate it here.
“This place is where people go to have the worst days of their lives.”
Confirming the news yesterday, a show spokesperson said: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.
“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”
Jamie Lynn left camp in the early hours of Wednesday evening in Australia.
ITV last night confirmed to The Sun there are no plans to draft in replacement celebrities despite losing Jamie Lynn and Grace Dent in a matter of days.
A source said: “Jamie Lynn was a flight risk from day one and while she experienced some highs, excelling in trials and forming special bonds in camp, ultimately she couldn’t get past the lows.
“Talks with logistical teams have been underway for days now, with an exit as early as Saturday mooted, then pushed back, after Jamie had a good day or so.
“But it proved too much and after Grace left the writing was on the wall for Jamie – it would mean she wasn’t the first one out.”
