There was chaos in The Neighbourhood as one family didn’t hold back on how they felt.
Tensions were at an all-time high on Friday’s episode of The Neighbourhood (Image: ITV)
Tensions were at an all-time high on Keep Your Enemies Close.
On Friday night (May 1), ITV viewers tuned in to watch more drama unfold in The Neighbourhood as clear alliances were formed.
During the reality competition so far, Jordan from the Lozman-Sturrocks family has been ruffling feathers with the other houses with how he wants to play the game.
However, it resulted in the other houses in the competition not wanting to interact with them as much. While everyone was at a BBQ, Jordan decided to say something as he noticed his family were sitting by themselves while everyone else was having a good time.
Calling attention to everyone, he said: “What’s happened so far in this neighbourhood, I think we can all agree we’ve had a pretty good experience. But, equally, I think there’s been a lot of nasty things happening from other people.
“Mainly you guys (The Bradons), icing them out, not even bothering to speak to them-“
However, Alicia was quick to dismiss his accusation that her family hadn’t been welcoming as she shared they didn’t agree with his behaviour and tactics in the game.
Jordan reiterated: “I’d rather protect my family than get in bed with a bunch of snakes,” which didn’t go down well with the group.
His speech comes after he had made Wendy from The Pescuds cry earlier on in the show when she greeted everyone in the square.
Jordan had ignored her, which didn’t go unnoticed as she remarked: “Are you really not going to talk to me? We’re not at school, Jordan, come on, mate, grow up.” He hit back: “No, we’re so maybe you want to stop trying to be a teacher!”
As she entered another house, Wendy was overcome with emotion at the interaction as she started to cry as she confessed she didn’t want to get upset over it.
However, when he was later told that she had cried over what happened, he did apologise to Wendy for his behaviour.
Sadly, Jordan’s antics on the programme resulted in his family being sent home in the next episode on ITVX, which will be shown on ITV on May 7 at 9pm.
When it was time to vote out which family would be leaving, the Lozman-Sturrocks met the end of their time on the programme, having received the majority of votes.
Giving his parting words, Jordan said: “It’s been a pleasure with everyone. You all deserve to win the money for your own individual reasons, and we wish you all the best of luck, and may the best family win.”
Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have had their say on the I’m A Celebrity live final, which descended into chaos when Adam Thomas was crowned champion
10:14, 30 Apr 2026Updated 10:14, 30 Apr 2026
The final descended into chaos(Image: Jonathan Hordle/ITV/Shutterstock)
Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have waded in on the I’m A Celebrity pay row after Jimmy Bullard raged about losing his fee for wanting to quit the show.
Ex footballer Jimmy had said he wanted full pay and that was why he decided to call out ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ during a trial rather than in camp sparking a huge row with Adam Thomas. Jimmy said for his own reasons – thought to be his father’s health – he wanted to go home, but because of his contract, he would have to lose a trial rather than ask to leave early.
During an extraordinary moment in the final, Jimmy said: “Listen, Adam and all of you can be upset with me and I absolutely threw him under the bus, I get it and I’ll wear that.
“But what I don’t stand on, is someone being abusive, aggressive and intimidating, I don’t stand on that.” He then called on Ant and Dec to have their say on what happened.
Speaking for the first time in their podcast about the live fallout, Ant and Dec appeared to side with Adam as they suggested he was used as ‘collateral damage’ in Jimmy’s plan.
“Jimmy used Adam as collateral damage,” said Ant. “We tried to be professional and keep it on track. It was a real shame – we were supposed to hear from every person.
“The whole thing was weird to me,” he added. “Which is why I said quite firmly on the night said I disagree.”
Asked on the night why he quit, Jimmy said: “There were a lot of heavy reasons, which I don’t want to go into now. Also, [I told Ollie], can you talk me through my contract? Because my contract’s pro-rata. Let me give you an example, if I go home and call Adam back with me, I get full pay. That money’s big for me and my family.
“If I go home, stay in, and go back and pull the plug, I get a small percentage of that. I made my mind up in that lightbulb moment – I have to go home. Then all hell breaks loose. You can all be upset. I threw him under the bus. I absolutely get it. I’ll wear that. But what I don’t stand on is someone being abusive, aggressive or intimidating. I don’t stand on it. You didn’t show none of that. None of the C-words. You didn’t.”
The pair also clarified what happened between them and David and Jimmy in the car park, which was snapped by paparazzi.
“It was certainly talk about TV, I wouldn’t call it great but anyway we had a laugh and we were cool and then I’ve walked off and seen Jimmy Bullard and I just shook his hand and I was like ‘look after yourself’ and he was like ‘yeah, yeah cheers, cheers, cheers’. So there was no confrontation. I wasn’t flanked by two security guards as it said in the paper.”
Setting the record straight Ant insisted there was no argument in the car park, with Dec adding: “I saw David Haye and he said ‘what about that then, hope you get some good ratings for that one.'”
Ant also added: “I just felt it was a shame the crowning moment of I’m A Celebrity South Africa couldn’t have been more celebratory. If anything, remember it for Craig Charles having a bath in the washing up bowl – that’s how I would remember it.”
TURN back the clock 12 months, and Wynne Evans’ life was falling apart.
Being axed by the BBC from his radio show last May appeared to be the final nail in the Welsh tenor’s career coffin after he was sacked from the Strictly Live Tour over accusations of an inappropriate sexual comment.
Wynne Evans was axed from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour following his crude remark to Janette ManraraCredit: PAWynne was then dropped by the BBC following a four-month investigationCredit: Facebook
Devastated, Wynne, 54, told this newspaper of his anguish and despair at being made a “scapegoat” for yet another BBC scandal – confirming what was pushed as a “vile sexual remark” was actually a joke amongst his one-time friend Jamie Borthwick.
The apology issued at the time for the comment was, Wynne explained, written by the BBC and ultimately ended up being the metaphorical sword he would die on.
Friends furiously rushed to defend Wynne to The Sun, and today still pour scorn on soap actor Jamie for failing to defend Wynne when he knew the truth behind the comment.
Jamie, 31, was later sacked by EastEnders four months after Wynne was given the boot.
Wynne spoke to The Sun after the Strictly chaosCredit: Dan Charity / Newsgroup Newspapers LtdWynne Evans’s latest company accounts show reserves of more than £670,000Credit: PAWynne and Jamie, back left, before the chaos of the Strictly TourCredit: RexFriends say Wynne Evans is focusing on work, family and a fresh startCredit: Instagram
“It felt like karma,” one friend tells The Sun.
“Wynne was hung out to dry, and Jamie, who was at the centre of it all, said absolutely nothing. They both ended up losing everything.”
Broken but not beaten, friends explain Wynne has quietly rebuilt his life – and is slowly carving out a life away from the constrictions of his old BBC paymasters.
His property business, Wildvine Properties, friends say, is starting to take off – allowing Wynne to return to what he loves: performing.
“Wynne is made for radio, and his daily show, broadcast from a studio he built in his home, is doing really well.
“He started working on Radio Dragon last month, too, and his Sunday morning show has been really successful.
“His devoted following, who loved his BBC Radio Wales show, have all followed him there, and the audience research has shown Wynne is beyond loved.
“Last month, he was invited to sing at Wrexham FC too, and the reception was so warm, it was a massive boost for him.
“Quietly, Wynne has built up a property business, which includes a three-bed house in Llansteffan, which is hugely popular on Airbnb.
Wynne could have allowed the BBC to cancel him, but he refused to be cowed.
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“It’s given him a quiet income so he can focus on rebuilding and moving on with his life.
“Wynne was virtually destroyed by the BBC and hung out to dry. But he is proof that once the chips are down, you can turn things around.”
But there is no question that his actions were nothing more than ill-judged.
Wynne said: I realise now you cannot make jokes like that in the workplace – it’s deeply unprofessional.
“I’d be happy to go on any language and behavioural course that the BBC wants to send me on. I’d be thrilled to go on a course that could save me from situations like this.
“Society’s changing so quickly, and I’d be the first to say perhaps I’ve got it wrong on occasion. Unfortunately, I wasn’t offered a course like that.
“All I want now is to focus on performing and get back to my radio show – I can’t quite believe I’ve ended up here, and I just hope everyone can read this and know I’m not a bad guy.”
‘Wynne is a good man’
As he started to move forward with his life, friends explained that the support from his loyal fans, affectionately known as “Wynners”, is the people Wynne feels most grateful for.
“Wynne is a good man who has been through hell,” a pal says.
“The fans who have always supported him stood by him, and that means the world to him.”
Wynne’s personal company finances certainly show things are not as dark as they were this time last year.
The latest report for the firm shows Wynne is sitting on reserves of just over £670,000.
He has taken his time and slowly rebuilt his life. He was totally broken this time last year.His whole world had imploded, and at times he felt like he had nothing to live for.
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And pals explain Wynne is keen to continue carving out a new position for himself in the public domain – starting next with a series of four live shows.
The performances are billed as a mix of stand-up comedy and opera, and Wynne is looking forward to taking another step back into the limelight.
“Wynne could have allowed the BBC to cancel him, but he refused to be cowed,” a friend explains.
“He has taken his time and slowly rebuilt his life. He was totally broken this time last year.
“His whole world had imploded, and at times he felt like he had nothing to live for.
“Wynne took baby steps and got himself back on his feet. Now things are really moving in a positive direction, and the future is looking bright again.
“What happened last year is something that Wynne will never be able to forget, and really, he is still processing that.
“But he wants to show people that no matter how bad things get, no matter how many times your name is dragged through the mud, no matter how many people you thought were friends turn on you, with the love of your family and your friends, you can make it through.
“Wynne’s story is one of salvation, and he will be telling it with brutal honesty and humour.”
Colson Montgomery homered in the second off Angels starter José Soriano (5-1), ending his shutout streak at 25 2/3 innings. The right-hander gave up three runs and six hits over five innings, raising his major league-leading ERA from 0.24 to 0.84.
Davis Martin (4-1) outpitched Soriano, giving up one run and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. Martin struck out seven and walked one.
Sean Newcomb fanned three in 1 1/3 scoreless innings and Seranthony Domínguez worked a hitless ninth for his seventh save.
Josh Lowe homered for the Angels, and Jo Adell had an RBI single.
CHICAGO — Munetaka Murakami hit a three-run homer in a big seventh-inning rally, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Angels for an 8-7 win Monday night.
Andrew Benintendi had three RBIs as Chicago improved to 6-4 in its last 10 games. Former Dodger Miguel Vargas hit a solo drive, and Tristan Peters had two hits and scored two runs.
Jorge Soler hit a solo homer for the Angels in the rain-delayed opener of a three-game series. Mike Trout had two hits and scored twice.
The Angels blew a 5-1 lead in their fourth consecutive loss and eighth in nine games overall. They had a 6-0 lead Sunday at Kansas City and lost 11-9 when Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer for the Royals in the 10th inning.
The White Sox sent 10 batters to the plate while scoring seven times in the seventh. It was their biggest inning of the season.
Benintendi’s two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels’ lead to one. Murakami then greeted Drew Pomeranz with a drive to right-center for his major league-best 12th homer. Vargas followed Murakami with another homer for an 8-5 lead.
The 26-year-old Murakami, a rookie slugger from Japan, is batting .349 (15 for 43) with seven homers and 14 RBIs in his past 10 games.
Osvaldo Bido (2-0) pitched three innings of one-run ball for the win.
Soler and Nolan Schanuel each drove in a run in the ninth against Grant Taylor before Bryan Hudson retired Adam Frazier on a bouncer to second, stranding runners at second and third. It was Hudson’s first career save.
The start was delayed three hours as rain and thunderstorms rolled over Rate Field.
A row soon ensued when Jimmy accused Adam of being “abusive, aggressive and intimidating”. He then asked what hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly thought of what happened, but Jimmy wasn’t happy with Ant’s response.
“He wanted everyone to see the shocking unedited version of the fight. Adam swore at him multiple times and most bystanders were shocked by his actions so Jimmy felt it was the last chance for viewers to see the full extent of his behaviour,” a source said.
“He was hugely disappointed in Ant and Dec for appearing to take Adam’s side and feels like he has been made a scapegoat. “Jimmy isn’t an angry person but he will stand up for what’s right.”
Jimmy was also said to be disappointed that Gemma Collins appeared to back Adam during the show.
The source told The Sun: “He was also disappointed his show buddy Gemma sided with Adam despite not even being present during their row. He thinks it feels performative on her part.
“He is talking to lawyers and looking into his ITV contract to see what grounds there are to sue.”
A spokesman for ITV said: “We showed an accurate and fair representation of events.”
Gemma doubled down on her comments on Instagram this morning, where she praised Adam. She wrote: “THE WINNER @adamthomas21. What a show up !!! Absolutely disgusted with jimmy and David’s behaviour the biggest show up in tv history !!! What an EMBARRASSMENT !
“To all the took part in the show it was a discredit to the production crew cast Ant and Dec biggest disrespect ever !!! Last night was meant to be a celebration instead it was very upsetting !! X Let’s hope Adam will find some energy to absorb his victory ! X”
During last night’s episode, Jimmy said: “Listen, Adam and all of you can be upset with me and I absolutely threw him under the bus, I get it and I’ll wear that. But what I don’t stand on, is someone being abusive, aggressive and intimidating, I don’t stand on that.” He then asked Ant and Dec – who were hosting the show – to share their opinions.
“You [Ant and Dec] were there and you didn’t show any of that footage. You didn’t show any of the C-bombs, it’s a liberty,” Jimmy told them. Ant then argued back: “The reason we didn’t air the C-bomb is because that is unbroadcastable. I was there and I didn’t think it was intimidating. I was there Jim.”
Adam then said: “I take full responsibility for my actions and yes emotions were definitely running high in that moment. I have nothing but love for Jimmy in that moment. I have apologised to Jimmy on numerous occasions and I do take everything that he is saying into account and the only thing I can do is apologise.
“That is not how I want to show myself off and I have never shown myself off like that before or after that. I do apologise Jimmy.”
Adam Thomas is the I’m A Celebrity South Africa winner 2026 despite ‘unbroadcastable’ row
22:30, 24 Apr 2026Updated 22:53, 24 Apr 2026
Adam was the winner in a controversy filled final
Adam Thomas defeated the bullies and the other finalists to be crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity All Stars in South Africa.
In a live final back in London, the actor beat runner up Mo Farah, third placed Harry Redknapp, and Craig Charles in fourth to be named an I’m A Celebrity ‘legend’.
Looking surprised and a bit shaken after a night of controversy, Adam said: “Thank you guys, thank you so much. I love ya.”
Earlier in the live show there had been chaos as he came face to face with David Haye and Jimmy Bullard and the verbal clash led to two other campmates – Gemma Collins and Sinitta – storming off stage.
The 37-year-old actor had faced abuse in camp from boxer Haye, had a row with quitter Jimmy Bullard and also got emotional at times on the ITV show. But he put it all behind him to come out on top.
Before he did his final trial in South Africa, Adam admitted there had been “a lot of drama” in camp. And there was a lot of drama in the final too as hosts Ant and Dec struggled to stay on top of things as it got chaotic with the crowd booing comments and celebs speaking out of turn.
Just minutes before Adam was crowned champ there were awkward scenes in the studio as Jimmy Bullard said Adam was “aggressive, abusive and intimidating” when Jimmy quit and Adam feared his own jungle adventure was also over. Thankfully the other campmates let him stay in the camp.
Adam reflected on it and said he had apologised to Jimmy several times. Looking serious he said: “Listen I take full responsibility for my actions. Yes emotions were definitely running high in that moment. But, you know, I have got nothing but love for Jimmy.”
When David Haye tried to interrupt him Adam also said “will you just let the finalists speak”. Adam then said: “I take everything he said into account. That is not how I want to show myself off and I have never showed myself off in that light before that or after that. And I am sorry Jimmy.”
Adam was given a final eating trial in South Africa called Swallow the Odds, and looking ahead to the prospect of winning said: “I am gonna be a legend baby” He then proceeded to smash the trial, eating five courses with the likes of five pig teats, two century fermented eggs, tarantula and fermented tofu.
He even cheered himself on, saying “come on Adam, ” in between mouthfuls. After watching Gemma said: “You done so well, you amazing.”
But he also had to cope with a backlash from other contestants, as David Haye interrupted the show at this point and said: “Do you think you deserve to win it after calling Jimmy the C-word a couple of times?”
Adam replied: “After that trial I deserve it yeah.”
Trying to restore order, host Dec said: “We are going to come to this a bit later.”But David continued: “Don’t you think you should ask Jimmy…a lot of that stuff was cut out.”Ant said: “There was a lot of stuff which was unbroadcastable which is why, look we will get into this later in the show.”Dec added: “I knew it was going to smoothly.”
Actor Adam first appeared on the show in 2016 making the final.
Asked about the South African version he said: “It was completely different but at the same time, so much better because of the people there. Everything was stepped up a lot, especially the trials and challenges. It was like going back to being a kid again. In my eyes there’s no comparison, this was definitely for the legends and it felt legendary.”
He had paired up with Jimmy Bullard for a trial where the bottom two left the show, but when Jimmy refused to take part and said “get me out of here” Adam had been due to leave too and verbally attacked Jimmy. He was so furious the scenes were edited down, something Jimmy is unhappy about. During the final he urged ITV to show the full contents of Adam’s rants.
Commenting on his clash with Jimmy Bullard when the ex-footballer quit, Adam had said on Thursday: “It was just really random and unexpected to be honest. I didn’t see it coming.
“Safe to say, I don’t think I was too happy about it. The fact I felt like I was leaving because of someone else just really broke my heart more than anything as I wanted to do my kids proud. Emotions can get the better of you in there and in hindsight, I probably would never have reacted the way I did but I was just really upset.”
On social media this week he had claimed even getting to the final he had felt a winner. But he had also said in a podcast chat with his brother this week he was still getting therapy for the way he had been treated in camp by David Haye.
HE has long been known for his enthusiasm for so-called throuples.
Now David Haye‘s ex has spoken of the day he asked her to “bring your girlfriends” to his hotel room, where he was waiting in his boxer shorts.
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Model Zoe Gregory, 51, has now opened up about her time with the boxer David HayeCredit: John Chapple – The SunThe former heavyweight boxer, 45, has been accused of “sexism” by furious viewers after a controversial rant in front of his campmatesCredit: AFP
Model Zoe Gregory says the I’m A Celeb star seemed fascinated by her unconventional romance with Playboy boss Hugh Hefner, with whom she shared a bed along with six other women.
In an exclusive interview Zoe, 51, revealed: “He asked me what group sex is like and I said, ‘It works.’
“He seemed fascinated and very curious. He probably thought, OK I’ll have to give that a try one day. After I gave him my number, he asked me to visit him and he said: ‘Bring your girlfriends to the hotel too.’
“He was on a high after the boxing match and he probably thought, they all want to smash me. I was in awe of him so it didn’t put me off. He’s a smooth operator. I don’t remember exactly what he said, but he was charming and persuasive.
“He was very complimentary when I turned up to the hotel but I knew he just wanted to get in my pants.
“When I reached his hotel, I thought we would chill by the pool, but he said, ‘No come to the room, I’m still getting ready.’
“He opened the door in his boxer shorts and I wasn’t expecting that, but I wasn’t mad either. He literally grabbed me out the doorway and threw me on the bed so that was that.”
Zoe opened-up about her time with the boxer after he was slammed for his “sexist” comments while competing on the all-star version of I’m A Celeb in South Africa.
Referring to his long-term girlfriend Sian Osborne as having the personality of “a proper ugly bird,” he went on to claim that most good-looking women are “idiots” and that less attractive girls work harder on their personalities to win attention.
Singers Ashley Roberts and Sinitta were left shaking their heads while Corrie actress Beverley Callard later complained: “I’ve never heard anything so sexist in my life.”
Fashion model Sian, 33, defended him, saying in an exclusive interview: “I consider it a compliment.
“A big one. I’m fluent in David by now and my family find it hilarious.”
Miami-based Zoe, who cheated on Hefner with Haye, also backs him.
She explains: “I totally agree with him because everyone judges a book by its cover. People will look at me, blonde hair and big tits, and assume that I’m a bimbo.
“That’s because most blondes are bimbos, unfortunately. Blondes are very ditzy and that’s why they get that label. I’ve found myself saying the same things as David.
“Being around the girls at the Mansion, the ugly ones were always overcompensating with their personality. They would feel, I’m not that great looking so I’m going to have to do cartwheels to compete with the favourites.
Former Playboy bunny has backed Haye’s ‘ugly bird’ argumentCredit: AlamyDavid was involved in a rumoured throuple with singer Una Healy and model Sian OsborneCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
“When I go the gym, I see girls wearing next to nothing and they don’t have a body to be wearing that – or a face. They don’t even look like they work out but sometimes people go that extra mile to overcompensate, to fit in.
“I feel bad saying it, but it’s true. It’s the way society is and social media has made it even worse. You are always going to have girls that get bent out of shape by comments like David’s and they are usually the fat ugly ones.
“David has met enough women to be an authority on this. If this is his opinion based on all the women he’s met, I can’t say he’s wrong.
“But he is in a corner with the public and he’s got to take a beating. Everything he says, people are watching and listening and they will use it against him to make out he’s a bad person. But he’s really not a bad person.
“He’s an opinionated person and he’s got a right to his own opinion. David is known for talking his mind and having a crazy sex life and being open about it.
“I can’t fault him for being like that.”
Mum-of-one Zoe moved from London to Los Angeles in her early 20s to work as a model and erotic B movie actress. She was accompanied by her husband, DJ Chris Paul and their young son, who is now in his 30s.
But once offered the chance to live with Hefner at his £150m LA mansion – having met the magazine boss at one of his notorious parties – she decided the opportunity was too good to turn down.
HE’S SEXIST RELIC
By Julie Bindel
SOMETIMES a sexist is easy to spot.
Take the boxer David Haye who, while on I’m a Celebrity South Africa, described his girlfriend Sian Osborne as having “the personality of a proper ugly bird”.
His deeply offensive remarks, which also included saying “pretty girls’ ugly friends have got to work a bit harder”, go to show that he’s not only misogynistic, but stupid as well.
The deeply old-fashioned myth that women who are not conventionally attractive develop better personalities to compensate does nothing to explain why men lacking in looks do not do the same.
Haye genuinely disrespects women and I just hope no women will ever be fooled into thinking him a catch.
Men: don’t be like Haye. Never underestimate a woman.
She lived with Hef, who was then in his 70s and relying heavily on Viagra to perform in bed, from 2001 to 2004.
But still married to her first husband, she always living with Hef as a job rather than a romantic relationship and she walked out following a series of rows with his number one girlfriend Holly Madison.
In 2024, she published a memoir called From Britain to Bunny in which she detailed her “hot 15 minutes” with Haye, which she described as “crazy and electric.”
Looking back on that day, she recalls: “David did seem fascinated by Hef. He asked me lots of intimate questions about him.
“He said, ‘So you’ve got to sleep with him?’ I said, ‘Yes, but it’s more of a job for me.’
“He said, ‘That’s weird.’ Then he asked, ‘Can Hef still get it up?’ I said, ‘Yes, of course.’
“I told him what went on in the bedroom – the orgies and Hef’s harem of women – and he seemed impressed by that. He was very complimentary towards me – he told me I have both beauty and brains.”
Zoe, who now works in promotions, last bumped into Haye at a restaurant in Miami two years ago just before her book was released. He was with girlfriend Sian, who has allowed him to spend time with Saturdays’ singer Una Healy and DJ Mica Jova – relationships that have been described as ‘throuples.’
Zoe continued: “David and Sian were over for a boxing event and it turned out we had a mutual friend, a photographer.
“David was surprised to see me. He was like, ‘Oh!’ It was a bit awkward because I wasn’t sure if Sian knew about our history.
“David said, ‘You look really well.’ I said ‘Yes, you too.’ It was a flirty moment and it was funny. And I swear David looked exactly the same as I remembered him. He’s aged very well.
“I got to meet Sian and she’s lovely, sweet girl. When I first met her, she didn’t say much and wasn’t very outgoing. She just sat there.
“I introduced myself and was doing extra to make her feel comfortable and after a few minutes, she warmed up. I kept the conversation away from him because I didn’t know what she knew and the book hadn’t come out yet.
“I wouldn’t say, ‘Oh by the way I f****d your boyfriend.’ I would never have a conversation like that. I do think David has got used to women throwing themselves at him.
I told him, ‘You need to go for an older woman that doesn’t get intimidated by you and can put you in your place.’
“Because otherwise he is just going to walk all over a girl, because it’s his way or the highway. He’s got his cake and he’s eating it – and I love him for that.”
Zoe claims to have cheated on Hefner (seen together) with HayeCredit: AFPDavid Haye says his girlfriend Sian Osborne has an ‘ugly bird’ personalityCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
In an unusual move, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have spoken out about an I’m A Celeb camp-mate after criticism of David Haye amid his Adam Thomas ‘bulling’ row
Im A Celebrity David Haye calls out camp mate
Ant and Dec have piled into David Haye saying the incident that sparked bullying complaints was “not nice” to watch. The boxer was already at the centre of controversy thanks to sexist comments he made about his girlfriend and other women before he scolded Adam Thomas after he said he wasn’t feeling well enough to take part in Termite Terror.
It was the latest comments to shock the South Africa camp, with Gemma Collins since saying she had to “protect” the actor. Now the hosts have spoken, and in a rare move criticised the behaviour of a I’m A Celebrity contestant. The Geordie duo says David doesn’t know when to stop after his remarks last week continue to spark outrage as the show’s fans turn on the sports star.
Ant was talking on ITV1 show’s podcast I’m A Celebrity . . . Unpacked and seemed unimpressed with his choice of words. He said. “It’s not a nice watch. He just kind of picks and picks at them. Adam has had a bit of a tough time and he’s not coping well. Clearly the banter has got too much. But David won’t stop.”
Agreeing with his co-star, Dec said. “It’s kind of crossed the line from banter. I don’t find it comfortable to watch.” Adam suffers with autoimmune illness psoriatic arthritis and requested to sit out the Bushtucker Trial on Friday because he felt unwell and dehydrated.
David said he was being “useless” and stated that he “doesn’t like men like that”. Gemma Collins was one of the stars to appear uneasy at David’s comments and she spilled on I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked. Gemma said: “I think David Haye might have seen a weakness in Adam, there were times where I had to protect Adam in there.
“If I was going full GC mode on David Haye, and a lot of them, then it would’ve been a disaster in there but I had to remain calm and composed and just remember that I’m not here to be performative. I am here as me. I think the fact that I stretched my arms out, I’m sort of saying to ’em all, without biting their heads off, ‘enough’”.
She went on: “I knew if it was ever gonna get too bad I would be taking David on. You know, bring on the next heavyweight champion fighting the world….. because if I feel that something’s too much, I’m not afraid to step up.”
Explaining how his health issues impacts his life, Adam said previously: “It is an autoimmune disease. Basically means my immune system is attacking my own body. It causes a s**t-load of pain.”
Today, he spoke out and alongside an image from the show, which was filmed towards the end of last year, Adam wrote on Instagram: “Not going to lie,this picture breaks my heart, as I know on the inside what I was dealing with and truth be told I thought it was all my fault. I now know that’s not the reality… My time in I’m a Celebrity South Africa was one of the toughest things I’ve ever been through, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
“Watching it back hasn’t been easy at all. There were moments I felt pushed to my absolute limit, and if I’m honest, times I didn’t even recognise myself. Living with arthritis is something I don’t really talk about, as much as I should do…but in there it really took its toll. My biggest fight was pretending to put on a brave face and trying to hide the pain! that can be exhausting within itself.
“There were days my body just didn’t want to keep going, but I did. “I won’t sit here and say I handled everything perfectly, because I didn’t. I wish I spoke up for myself sooner. I wish I stood my ground instead of trying to keep the peace, but I’ve learned that being kind doesn’t mean being weak, and sometimes it takes going through tough moments to find your voice.
Gogglebox legend and former jungle queen Scarlett Moffatt will beg David Haye to “stop it” on tonight’s I’m A Celeb as the boxer causes tensions in the camp to rise even further
13:47, 17 Apr 2026Updated 13:47, 17 Apr 2026
Scarlett Moffatt weighs into a brewing row on tonight’s I’m A Celebrity…South Africa (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
Scarlett Moffatt is seen begging David Haye to “stop it” as a huge row breaks out on tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity…South Africa. The TV star, 35, who became Queen of the Jungle on the regular edition of Ant and Dec’s reality survival show just two years after she found fame on Gogglebox in 2014, is back on the All Stars version of the programme and can be seen trying to keep the peace during tense scenes set to air on Friday night.
Trying to sleep, Adam admits it would be hard to get through it today because he is feeling dehydrated, but David is seen raging: “Dehydrated?! We’ve all got the same amount of water! Adam is doing it and that’s it!”
Adam has arthritis, which he has been open about. Explaining how it affects him, he said previously: “It is an autoimmune disease. Basically means my immune system is attacking my own body. It causes a s**t-load of pain.”
Some days he will need help doing simple day-to-day tasks and his mental health has been affected, but ultimately, it’s made him stronger. He can experience pain in his fingers and knees on some days, but others, he can be in pain all over his body
David’s co-stars continually try to remind him that their campmate isn’t feeling well enough to get through it, but he becomes hellbent on trying to force Adam into it. He continues: “When is your top form gonna come? Why aren’t we forcing this dude to go and do it? Coincidentally, every time there’s something to do, he’s not feeling well!”
It is at that point that Scarlett, clearly in despair at the situation developing, says: “Stop it David, he’s not well!” David has already caused a major stir during his All Stars stint, when early on in the series, he made comments about his girlfriend Sian. When talking about his partner cooking for them all, he then added: “She’s like tall, blue eyes. She’s lovely. She’s got the personality of a proper ugly bird.”
Despite Scarlett’s suggestion he should stop there, he continued his tirade as he added: “She has. Most ugly girls realise they don’t they’re not pretty enough to… they gotta have a personality to banter and to tell jokes and s**t, so people overlook the fact that they’re not aesthetically amazing, straight away.
“Which is what’s called Ugly Duckling syndrome, where girls are ugly, when they start off, and then they and then they kind of they, they get pretty as they get older. But they still got the personality of when they’re ugly. Does that make sense?”
In the rant, which left angry viewers fuming, he added: “You get a girl who’s pretty from day one, you get a girl who’s different day one. Everyone goes ‘You’re so beautiful. You’re amazing’. She grows up thinking, I’m amazing. Everyone loves me. I can open any door. I can go anywhere I want.
“They don’t have to have a personality, because most super pretty girls are just idiots. But then their ugly friend, they’ve got work a bit harder, be more personable. They got to be nicer to everyone. Gonna get you a drink.”
It was recently claimed that David made those comments because he could not rely on AI to tell him that they were “safe” to say out loud. The source insisted there was “no malice” but added he would use AI to “check he’s not offending someone before he comments”.
“His focus inside camp has always been the game, survival decisions and camp dynamics rather than trying to offend anyone. Those who know him best understand there was no malice behind the remark,” a source told The Sun.
“When AI started he started using it all the time to check he’s not offending someone before he comments. It’s a bit of a comfort blanket for him – but he didn’t have that in the jungle.”
Calling for the PM to stand down earlier, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: “It is either, he knew that Mandelson failed the security vetting and lied to us in Parliament, on TV repeatedly, or he didn’t know, didn’t ask and said he had passed the security vetting – which means he is hopelessly incompetent.”
JODIE Marsh has been charged with assault after allegedly confronting her neighbour in a row over her animals.
The ex-glamour model, 47, said she “lost it” and “put her hands on his neck” after he carried out what she called a “campaign of harassment”.
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Jodie Marsh turned her back on fame to run an animal rescueCredit: Getty – ContributorFripps Farm is currently home to over 250 animals including alpacas, emus and reptiles, many of which have been saved from slaughterCredit: John McLellanThe ex-glamour model, 47, said she ‘lost it’ with her neighbourCredit: Alison Webster – The Sun
Marsh claims the neighbour filmed her animals and doctored clips to make them look “skeletal” after trespassing on her land.
Describing the clash, she said: “I put my hand on his neck because I leaned in to whisper to him.
“I can’t even remember what I said because I was so upset. It lasted around 30 seconds.
“I’m scared to sleep in my own house. I’m scared to go out.”
The former lads’ mag star turned her back on fame to run Fripps Farm rescue centre in Lindsell, Essex.
Marsh is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
She is charged with common assault, specifically the use of “threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence”.
Common assault carries a maximum sentence of six months in prison.
But speaking to The Sun, Jodie insisted she did not hurt her neighbour, adding: “I didn’t actually injure him in any way.”
An Essex Police spokesman said: “At around 12.40pm on Friday 16 January officers were called to an address in Lindsell to reports of a woman behaving aggressively towards a man and assaulting him.
“It was further reported that verbal threats were made.
“As a result of further enquiries, charges of common assault and using threatening / abusive / insulting words or behaviour have since been authorised against Jodie Marsh, 47, of Lindsell.
“She is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 April.”
Fripps Farm is currently home to over 250 animals including alpacas, emus and reptiles, many of which have been saved from slaughter.
The reality star’s website reads: “Jodie gives a loving home to animals that are either unwanted or in danger of being put to sleep or slaughtered.”
It comes after a fire on her farm killed two of her beloved marmosets.
Fripps Farm hasn’t been without its controversies amid neighbour rows and court battles.
Marsh was left in tears of joy after winning a court battle to keep lemurs at the sanctuary.
She had appealed against a council’s decision to refuse her application for a wild animal licence.
Concerns had been raised about her taking a meerkat to the pub.
She said trolls were behind much of the criticism.
At a previous hearing, clips of screeching zoo lemurs were played to Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.
But Judge Christopher Williams dismissed the council’s argument about the animals’ noise.
The star hit headlines when she donned her infamous belt outfit at the height of her lads’ mag gloryCredit: RexThe reality TV star runs Fripps Farm rescue centre in Lindsell, EssexCredit: JOHN McLELLANMarsh is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court tomorrowCredit: John McLellan
GERI Halliwell has jumped the final hurdle in a neighbour row – as her plans to build a £30k horse walker are finally approved.
The Spice Girls singer and her husband, ex-F1 boss Christian Horner, want to install the 77ft structure to train horses near their Oxfordshire home.
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The singer and her husband want to install the 77ft structure to train horses near their homeCredit: gerihalliwellhorner/InstagramGeri, 53, and Christian, 52, own a horse racing company called OMBICredit: GettyPlans for the walker were met with fury – with a number of objections registered with the local councilCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Geri, 53, and Christian, 52, own a horse racing company called OMBI, featuring stables for 14 horses and a full-time trainer.
But plans for the walker, essentially a circular cage that moves horses to improve their fitness, were met with fury by locals, with several objections registered with West Northamptonshire District Council.
Concerns over the height of the building, its visual impact, inadequate screening, and lighting have been raised by neighbours.
However, the council has now approved the application, provided the celebrity pair follow strict conditions.
It said: “The building shall be used for private equestrian and land management uses only and no commercial use, including riding lessons, tuition, livery or competitions shall take place at any time.”
The authority added: “Whilst it is acknowledged that the walker incorporates a steep pitched roof for its size, the general design is functional in form.
“Giving regard to its siting, scale and rural-equestrian character, the design is considered appropriate for the open countryside location and would not harm the character of the area.”
Full details of lighting still need to be approved before it is built, but it is far enough away from neighbours not to cause issues, the council added.
And the couple have proposed to hide the training device with 12 newly-planted trees, which was deemed appropriate by planners.
But one neighbour, who objected to the horse walker plans, fumed the structure would be “extremely prominent” on the skyline.
He said: “Whilst we do not object to the principle of a horse walker… we object to the plans as currently presented.
“The proposed structure would be extremely visible from our property, other village properties, and from a public highway.
“In a rural conservation area this would be unacceptable as it would completely change the character of the area.”
The local also objected to the main property being “away from the main buildings when other infill sites are available”.
It is the latest in a number of planning rows between the couple and their neighboursCredit: AFPThe pair currently own stables for 14 horses and a full-time trainerCredit: Getty
Another slammed the proposed lighting set-up and described the suggested screening as “totally inadequate.”
They said: “There is already significant lighting at the property. We would not want to see this area illuminated outside of normal working hours.
“Further lighting would be encroaching into an area which is currently unlit behind the existing barn.”
Writing on behalf of Geri and Christian, a planning agent pointed to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) codes.
He wrote: “It states that animals must be given freedom to exercise off the tether for a reasonable period at least once a day.
“The installation of the horse walker will ensure that this is possible and that they are exercised properly, regardless of weather conditions and other limiting factors.
“The proposed horse walker will provide the horses with a space to be suitably exercised off the tether.
“Once the new hedgerow matures it will be largely screened from all public and private views onto the farm.”
The scheme is the latest in a number of planning rows between the couple and their neighbours.
Geri and Christian were recently given approval to keep a pergola that had been built without planning permission.
Just last year, they were allowed to build a second pool on the grounds despite fears it would be a “blot on the landscape”.
And three years ago, they were also granted permission for a first floor extension, a replacement barn and a new greenhouse.
Geri’s representatives have been approached for comment.
The couple have proposed to hide the training device with 12 newly-planted trees
AN American airline’s plan for new couches in economy has been hailed as a “game changer.”
It means a far more comfortable flight for travelers seeking additional space to sleep.
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United Airlines has revealed that it will launch a new couch option for travelers booked for economy class from next yearCredit: GettyCustomers traveling in United relax row will receive additional amenities for their flight including a custom-fitted mattress padCredit: PRNewswireYou put the arm rests up, and then angle the adjustable, flip-up leg rests to form a couchCredit: YouTube/United
United Airlines has announced a “relaxed row” to allow travelers to stretch out and have a better rest in economy class.
It involves transforming economy seats into a couch between two rows of seats.
The initiative will provide more comfortable international travel, the airline said yesterday.
“Customers will get a custom-fitted mattress pad, specially sized blankets, extra pillows and a stuffed plush for children to help create a cozy, tranquil environment,” the carrier explained.
“Sounds like heaven to me,” said one thrilled customer.
United‘s relax row option is expected to be available from 2027.
Prices for the perk haven’t been released as yet.
“Customers traveling in United economy on long-haul flights deserve an option for more space and comfort, and this is one way we can deliver that for them,” said Andrew Nocella, executive VP.
Once available, United will be “the first North American airline to offer this kind of seating option and holds North American exclusivity on the design,” the carrier said.
The lie-down couch-style seating will eventually be rolled out across some 1,000 United planes by 2030.
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The option will be available for United customers traveling in the economy cabin on long-haul flights from 2027
A new, dedicated row of three seats will be outfitted with individually adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle.
The formation of the couch will create more room to sleep, stretch out or watch a movie.
Customers traveling in United relax row will receive additional amenities for their international flight.
This includes a custom-fitted mattress pad, a specially sized plush blanket, two additional pillows, as well as a plush toy and children’s travel kit for families.
The airline plans to offer it on more than 200 Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft by 2030.
The seats will be located between United economy and premium plus, with up to 12 relax row sections on each plane.
They aren’t just available for families, as single travelers can also purchase the row, added United.
Around nine to 12 couches will be available per aircraft.
The seats will have individually adjustable, flip-up leg rests.
These can then be angled to create more room to sleep, stretch out or watch a movie.
Their provision follows a similar option offered by Air New Zealand, which already offers a row of economy seats that convert into a lie-flat couch after takeoff.
Travelers commenting on United’s version have said that it will be worth the extra money.
United Airlines chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella introduces the United relax row for the economy cabin during on March 24Credit: AFPThey will eventually be rolled out across 200 Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft by 2030Credit: AFP
“I’ve used the sky couch a bunch, and for traveling with young kids on long haul flights it’s an absolute game changer, worth every penny,” raved one flyer on Reddit yesterday.
“I love the skycouch on Air New Zealand and have used it multiple times between the US and Auckland,” wrote another traveler.
“Obviously you don’t get the bells and whistles of a first class seat, but the lie flat feature is the only thing that allows me to sleep on airplanes so for me it’s perfect.”
“Family and I use the Air NZ sky couch every time we travel between NZ/US,” shared one parent.
“It’s a game changer and we always choose Air NZ for that reason. Will start looking seriously at UAL now for our travels.”
Those traveling by themselves can pay for the whole rowCredit: YouTube/UnitedUp to 12 ‘relax rows’ will be available on about 1,000 United planes used for long-haul flightsCredit: YouTube/UnitedUnited hasn’t as yet revealed the price for the new couch perkCredit: Getty
IF you thought being able to lay down on a plane was just for first and business class, think again.
United Airlines is introducing a new ‘Relax Row’ making travel in economy much more comfortable.
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United Airlines is adding ‘lie-flat beds’ and ‘couches’ into economy for 2027Credit: AlamyThe Relax Row of seats can be turned into a couch or bedCredit: United Airlines
Launching in 2027, the Relax Row is a dedicated row of three seats that can transform into a ‘couch’, or lie-flat bed.
The seats will be designed with adjustable leg rests that can fold up and mattress pad placed on top.
Travellers can then stretch out whether they want to spend their journey sleeping or watching a film.
The airline said: “The United Relax Row is ideal for families traveling with small children, solo travelers and couples who want the value of United Economy but with a little extra comfort.”
Along with a mattress pad, those on the Relax Row will get blankets, extra pillows, a toy and children’s travel kit.
The new Relax Row will appear on United Airlines aircraft in 2027.
By 2030, the airline said it will be on more than 200 of its Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 widebody aircraft with 12 Relax Row sections on each plane.
Andrew Nocella, United’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer said: “Customers traveling in United Economy on long-haul flights deserve an option for more space and comfort, and this is one way we can deliver that for them.
“United is the only North American airline offering a product like the United Relax Row and is one of the many reasons why we’re continuing to win brand loyal customers.”
The cost of the new seat option is yet to be confirmed.
United Airlines has other perks for families including free family seating, which allows children under 12 to sit next to an accompanying adult for free at time of booking.
And while United Airlines will be the first North American airline to offer lie-flat seats in economy, there other airlines who already offer this for their passengers.
Air New Zealand has its Skycouch which is the same – a row of three economy seats that transform into a lie-flat bed.
Lufthansa have what they call the Sleeper’s Row which is for long-haul flights that are over 11 hours long.
Passengers get a full row of three or four seats with a mattress topper, pillow, and blanket at the airport.
The additional charge for this is between €169–€249 (£146.28-£215.52).
Less than 30 years after “13 Going On 30” made legions of young millennials want to be “big-time magazine editors,” the classic rom-com is getting a reboot.
Jennifer Garner, who starred in the 2004 original as the 30, flirty and thriving Jenna Rink opposite Mark Ruffalo’s Matt “Matty” Flamhaff, is executive producing the project. “People We Meet on Vacation” star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman, known for “Oh, Hi!” and “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” will star in the reboot.
Brett Haley, who directed Netflix’s “People We Meet on Vacation,” will reunite with Bader to helm the project.
In a statement to “Deadline,” Haley said, “‘13 Going On 30’ is one of those rare, perfect films. Funny, emotional, deeply human, with unforgettable performances from Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer. I’m a longtime fan, so stepping into this reimagining comes with tremendous responsibility.”
“Jennifer Garner being on board as an executive producer, after playing such a big part of what made the original special, is especially meaningful,” Haley continued. “I also couldn’t be more excited to reunite with Emily Bader after ‘People We Meet on Vacation.’ She and the amazingly talented Logan Lerman are a magical pairing. I feel incredibly lucky to be trusted with something that means so much to so many people.”
In case you missed it (or were living under a rock in 2004), our former Los Angeles Times film critic Manohla Dargis wrote of the film: “Another iteration on the apparently indestructible body-switching premise, ‘13 Going On 30’ closely adheres to the essential gimmick and learning curve introduced to superior effect in the 1988 hit ‘Big.’
“After a disastrous birthday party and a foolish wish to become ‘30, flirty and thriving’ (some alliterative propaganda she’s read in a fashion magazine), Jenna wakes one morning to discover that she’s metamorphosed into an older, taller, somewhat curvier version of herself. Now played by Garner, the wild-eyed teenager comes face to face with a wish fulfillment of a life that comes with a designer Manhattan apartment, an executive position at a slick women’s magazine, a hockey-star boyfriend who likes to strip to Vanilla Ice, and row upon row of designer shoes.”
While mum’s the word on plot specifics, the script for the reboot is by Hannah Marks, who penned and directed “Mark, Mary, & Some Other People,” with revisions by Flora Greeson, who wrote “The High Note.”
Once news of the reboot broke online, social media chatter picked up, with fans speculating which eras the film may be set in. If, like the original, the protagonist wakes up as a 30-year-old in today’s modern world, some worry the flick won’t be as lighthearted as the original.
One user on Threads said, “The concept of a 13 Going on 30 where a teenager in 2009 now wakes up in THIS reality in her 30s feels like horror not romcom.”
The violence comes as Israel continues its push to expand control over Palestinian territories in violation of international law.
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At least nine Palestinians have been injured as Israeli settlers rampaged through towns and villages in the occupied West Bank for a second night in a row.
A 45-year-old man was shot in the foot late on Sunday during a confrontation with Israeli settlers in Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus, the Wafa news agency reported.
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The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a 47-year-old Palestinian man was attacked by settlers in Jabal al-Arma in Beita, while others were beaten.
Earlier, Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in two areas south of Jenin and vandalised property across the occupied West Bank.
Simultaneous attacks took place on Saturday night in at least six communities, including the villages of Silat al Dahr and Fandaqumiya, both near Jenin; in Jalud and Salfit, both south of Nablus; and in the agricultural regions Masafer Yatta and the Jordan Valley.
The Palestinian news agency reported that homes and cars were set ablaze, Palestinians were pepper-sprayed and at least five people were wounded in the assaults, which took place during the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
Sunday night’s attacks came after Israeli settlers in the settlement of Elon Moreh held a funeral for 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman, who was killed in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle in an area north of the villages attacked.
Israeli police said they were investigating the settlers’ claims that the collision was deliberate.
Israel’s government is pressing ahead with new settlements in the occupied West Bank as attention shifts to the Iran war.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 25 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers so far this year.
Israel’s security cabinet last month ratified a series of decisions pushed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defence Minister Israel Katz, enabling Israel to claim large areas of the occupied West Bank as “state property” if Palestinians cannot prove ownership.
The Palestinian presidency condemned the decision in a statement, calling it a “grave escalation and a flagrant violation of international law” that amounts to “de facto annexation”.
Amnesty International said the expansion of illegal settlements and state-backed settler violence in the occupied Palestinian territories were “a direct indictment of the international community’s catastrophic failure to take decisive action.”
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in 2024 that Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful and should come to an end “as rapidly as possible”.
The judges pointed to a wide list of policies – including the building and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, use of the area’s natural resources, the annexation and imposition of permanent control over lands and discriminatory policies against Palestinians – all of which it said violated international law.
The pair’s exchange has become a running in-camp gag in the build-up to England’s final-round meeting with France on Saturday, with Smith, 5ft 11in, 13st 13lb and 15 caps, joking that he and Itoje, 6ft 5in, 18st 8lb, 101 caps, would settle a difference of opinion physically, rather than verbally, next time.
“I thought it was funny,” said Smith. “Me and Maro have been joking about it this week and I told him if he shouts at me like that again, I’m going to punch him!”
Itoje, usually a composed presence on and off the pitch, insisted his raised voice was not a lost temper.
“I didn’t really lose it!” he laughed. “You don’t often see me with a mic. I’m not always mic’d up but maybe I’m portraying a false image.
“Fin is my guy. The way I try to do things is to hear what my key decision-makers think of what is going on, and whoever plays 10 will obviously have an important role in that.
“It’s a good thing that people in the team feel they can express a view, and in sport, if anything, that’s the most kosher of fallouts that the world has ever seen.
“We have had far more blunt conversations between ourselves and other team-mates.”
England have had cause for frank discussions during this Six Nations after three successive defeats left their title aspirations in tatters.
Another against France would mean England finish with a return of one win from a Six Nations campaign for the first time since the tournament expanded in 2000.
England have only lost four games in a single edition of the 143-year-old championship twice previously – in 1972 and 1976.
Smith, who made his first England start in the victory over France last year at the beginning of a 12-match winning streak, is in an unfamiliar position.