Overview
- Haye, who disclosed his plans Tuesday in an Instagram video, said he will sue ITV for defamation over his I’m A Celebrity: South Africa portrayal and will seek “way more” than £10 million.
- He alleged the series was “heavily directed” and “manipulated” and said a judge should review raw tapes to assess what happened.
- He said the broadcast caused “irreparable” brand damage and “negative repercussions,” framing the court fight as one of his biggest battles.
- The dispute followed clashes with co-star Adam Thomas, who has described his experience as bullying, and criticism of Haye’s remarks about women during the show.
- Media lawyers told the Independent that such claims are hard to win because defamation law targets false statements of fact, and the Daily Mail reported he has hired high-fee barristers as outlets noted ITV had not provided a new comment.