TULISA returned to the I’m A Celebrity final in a blink and you miss it moment after fleeing Australia.
The N-Dubz singer became the third celebrity to leave the ITV show in one of the biggest surprises of the series.
After her exit interview, she pulled out of a scheduled appearance on spin-off show Unpacked and later deleted all images of her time on the show from her social media.
She then took to her Instagram to clear up the confusion, admitting she was “overwhelmed” after ten years out of the spotlight and needed time to readjust.
She subsequently flew home to Manchester having decided not to stay in Australia to welcome her fellow campmates each day after they were voted off.
It means she will also miss the coming out party with her fellow celebrities.
But despite her early departure, Tulisa did make an – albeit brief – appearance during Sunday’s final.
Tulisa featured in a montage alongside her fellow campmates as they discussed life in camp during the series.
Speaking from her hotel room in Australia, she said: “Feeding people in camp and getting those stars is crucial.”
Earlier today, Tulisa broke her silence after her return home and apologised for not being there.
She wrote: “Looking back at some of my favourite moments from the @Imacelebrity jungle. It’s been a whirlwind.
“Thank you to @itv for the experience and sending so much love to my Jungle Fam before the final tonight.
“Sorry I can’t be there to celebrate with you all.”
Following her decision to return home early, rumours were rife she had also had a fall out with her best friends Michelle McKenna and Daniel Johnson.
But the N-Dubz singer was quick to scotch that speculation.
She took to Instagram, writing: “I haven’t argued with my best mate in over 10 years.
“We literally don’t have arguments, they don’t exist in our world. Only love.”
I'm A Celebrity first hit our screens in 2002.
Since then, it has aired every year – including twice in 2004.
The show even relocated to Wales during Covid in 2020 and 2021.
Here’s who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle – or in some cases, Castle.
2002 – Tony Blackburn
2003 – Phil Tufnell
2004 – Kerry Katona
2004 – Joe Pasquale
2005 – Carol Thatcher
2006 – Matt Willis
2007 – Christopher Biggins
2008 – Joe Swash
2009 – Gino D’Acampo
2010 – Stacey Solomon
2011 – Dougie Poynter
2012 – Charlie Brooks
2013 – Kian Egan
2014 – Carl Fogarty
2015 – Vicky Pattison
2016 – Scarlett Moffatt
2017 – Georgia Toffolo
2018 – Harry Redknapp
2019 – Jacqueline Jossa
2020 – Giovanna Fletcher
2021 – Danny Miller
2022 – Jill Scott
2023 – Sam Thompson
