Fair City star Beverley Callard was forced to leave the pre-recorded I’m a Celebrity… South Africa due to her health.<\/p>\n
The actress, who stars as Lily in Fair City and is best known for her role as Liz in Coronation Street, appeared alongside a number of celebrities on the all-star series of the pre-recorded ITV reality show.<\/p>\n
Callard broke down in tears and said that she was “absolutely gutted” after announcing to her campmates that she had to leave the jungle during Tuesday night’s episode.<\/p>\n
Appearing emotional, she said: “Hi guys. I’ve just got something to tell you all.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“I don’t want to go. I’m really sorry.<\/p>\n
“I’m absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish.<\/p>\n
“I wanted to prove that older women could do it.”<\/p>\n
She was immediately consoled by her fellow campmates, including former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, who later told the show’s Bush Telegraph: “Selfishly, I would want Bev to stay, because she’s like everyone’s camp mam, but her health is more important.”<\/p>\n
Singer Sinitta also said: “Beverley is my inspiration.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
The series was reportedly filmed in autumn last year.<\/p>\n