Ashley Roberts has suggested David Haye is behaving differently on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, compared to when they both featured on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2012. Both personalities are presently vying to be crowned Legend of the Jungle in the pre-recorded all-stars series, which was filmed last year. Since the programme commenced, former boxer David has faced criticism from viewers following a string of contentious comments. Earlier this week, he sparked controversy after suggesting his girlfriend Sian possessed the personality of "an ugly bird". He elaborated: "Most ugly girls realise they're not pretty enough, so they've got to have a personality - to banter and tell jokes - so people overlook the fact they're not aesthetically amazing.
"That's what's called Ugly Duckling syndrome, where girls start off ugly and then become more attractive as they get older, but still have the personality from when they weren't." He continued: "Most super pretty girls don't have to have a personality, because they're attractive. But their less attractive friends have to work harder, be more personable and nicer to everyone."
Most recently, David drew criticism from viewers for appearing unappreciative after dismissing chocolates secretly smuggled into camp by Adam Thomas as "horrible". Discussing his behaviour on Heart Radio Breakfast, Ashley expressed her astonishment at his demeanour, telling presenters Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston: "He's not coming across well, is he? His language is outrageous, I'll tell you that much.
"I don't remember that side of him when we were together 14 years ago. I don't remember thinking, 'What just came out of your mouth?'"
Reflecting on their past friendship, she continued: "We were in the final three, he came third, I came second, and we spent time together after the show. I don't remember being taken aback [by his words back then]."
Meanwhile, in camp this week, Seann Walsh became the first celebrity to depart in an unexpected twist.
Harry Redknapp was given the responsibility of announcing the surprise elimination to his team following his return from a challenge, but made an amusing gaffe when he mistakenly referred to the comedian as "Stuart".
Recounting the incident, Ashley said: "Poor Harry! This wasn't aired, he came in trying to explain what was going on and looked over to the right, where we had all our names on a chalkboard with our chores, which me and Scarlett [Moffatt] had just erased.
"So, it looked like he was searching for help to remember Seann's name, and then he said 'Stuart'. He looked at Seann and Seann was like, 'Okay, I guess that's me'."
