News broke yesterday that* Made In Chelsea* star Spencer Matthews was to leave the jungleafter only two days, and soon after reports that he left on medical grounds emerged.
Now the former* I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here* contestant has given a statement explaining exactly why he had such a speedy departure from the ITV show.
The 26 year old said:
"Why did I leave I’m a Celebrity? The simple answer is that I screwed up, and have some explaining to do.
"Shortly after I arrived in Australia I told the production team that I was taking a steroid-based medication that had begun some weeks ago.
"When I started taking this programme of pills it was in preparation for a charity boxing match which, ironically, never took place. "Vanity, I suppose, had been the reason for wanting to bulk up a bit for the fight.
"I had intended to come off the pills gradually, but there was no time to do this before I reached the jungle.
"My admission to the production team that I was still taking these pills led to the conclusion that it would be unsafe for me to stay in the jungle - a decision which I found extremely hard to stomach.
"I pushed back but ultimately the show's duty of care prevailed and bags had to be packed.
"Taking these pills was a serious error of judgment, which I hugely regret.
"I have disappointed my family, friends and fans and would like to apologise. I would like to thank ITV for the opportunity and their support, they're a class act.
"I loved every minute of being in the jungle and wish the remaining contestants the best of luck. Hoping for another shot at it someday."
Today Spencer tweeted the following messages:
"I have disappointed my family, friends and fans and need to apologise. I would like to thank ITV for the opportunity and their support..1/2 "
".. I loved every minute of being in the jungle and wish the remaining contestants the best of luck." 2/2