It was supposed to be a dramatic but heart-warming moment — the iconic I’m A Celebrity exit walk, the shaky bridge, the big reunion hug that millions wait for every season. But when Alex Scott stepped out of the jungle on Friday night, something was missing. Someone was missing.
And within minutes, the internet erupted.
Because the first face waiting for Alex was not her partner, Jess Glynne — the woman who has stood by her through stadium victories, media storms, World Cups and the pressures of fame.
Instead, it was her close friend Regan Coleman running toward her.
And then came the online explosion:
“Where is Jess?”
“Why isn’t she there?”
“ITV did Alex dirty!”
What followed was one of the most emotional, candid confessions Jess Glynne has ever posted — and a pointed message aimed directly at ITV.
the fallout: jess glynne breaks her silence — and hits back hard
Minutes after Alex Scott’s eviction aired, Jess Glynne opened Instagram and typed a message that felt less like a caption and more like a battle cry.
A tribute.
A defence.
A warning shot.
“My woman might be out far earlier than she ever deserved, but I’m unbelievably proud of her.
She didn’t get the airtime to show how incredible she really is, and trust me — this is only the beginning.”
It was the line fans grabbed onto:
“she didn’t get the airtime.”
A subtle accusation.
A frustration fuelled by love.
And for many viewers, confirmation of what they already suspected — that Alex Scott, one of the most accomplished women ever to enter the jungle, simply wasn’t given the same stage as others.
The hashtag #JusticeForAlex began circulating within minutes.
One viewer wrote:
“She was funny, smart, emotional and brave — yet we barely saw her? ITV, explain yourselves.”
But the biggest shock was yet to come.
the heartbreaking reason jess wasn’t waiting on the bridge
Knowing speculation would grow wild, Jess posted again — this time pulling back the curtain on a deeply personal crisis.
Her mother had suffered a major stroke, requiring urgent brain surgery.
A life-altering blow that hit just as Alex entered the jungle.
Jess wrote:
“I know people will wonder why I wasn’t there at the end of the bridge, so I wanted to share something personal.
Over the last few weeks my mum suffered a major stroke and needed urgent brain surgery.
It’s been really serious, life-changing for my family. I had to stay close to home.”
Suddenly, the missing reunion wasn’t a mystery — it was a heartbreak.
The woman who always shows up simply couldn’t leave the bedside of her mother.
Her message ended with something raw, simple, and filled with love:
“I can’t wait to have her back by my side.”
It wasn’t about ITV.
It wasn’t about the show.
It was about choosing family — and expecting the audience to understand.
And they did.
alex scott’s exit — and the shock of becoming first to go
Fans were stunned when the voting revealed Alex as the first celebrity eliminated.
A former Lioness.
A beloved TV presenter.
A national sporting icon.
A woman who played with heart, grit and quiet humour.
But in her interview with Ant and Dec, Alex stayed true to who she is — gracious, grounded, and full of humour.
“I’m free!” she laughed, half-relieved, half-dazed.
“It doesn’t feel real… but it has been an incredible experience.”
She admitted the jungle had tested her mentally, but she never regretted a second.
Her funniest confession came when the hosts replayed the footage of her smuggling salt into camp.
“I put it in my sock!” she laughed.
“We all shared it! I couldn’t let them eat bland rice forever.”
Even in exit, she gave the nation something to smile about.
the bridge, the hugs, the tears — and the friend who stepped in
With Jess unable to travel, Alex’s friend Regan Coleman met her on the bridge — a moment that turned unexpectedly emotional.
He hugged her tightly as Alex’s voice shook, overwhelmed by the relief of returning to the real world.
Someone once said, “You know who loves you by who runs to you first.”
And in this case, Regan ran — quite literally — into her arms.
the public backlash: airtime, edits, and claims of unfairness
Jess’s comment about airtime ignited a nationwide debate.
Many viewers insisted Alex had been “invisible” in early episodes, appearing only briefly despite being a major signing for ITV.
Some accused producers of “editorial neglect.”
Others said she simply didn’t get the storylines other contestants naturally fell into.
But Jess’s words carried a different energy — protective, emotional, unwilling to let the woman she loves fade into the background.
And that tone struck millions.
who alex wants to win — and the clues about who she connected with most
Before leaving, Alex revealed her top pick to win the series:
“Shona to win.”
She praised Ginge and Aitch too — but felt Shona would “find the confidence she deserves” with a victory.
It was a glimpse into the friendships formed off-camera — the moments we never fully saw, perhaps exactly what Jess was referring to.
the aftermath — and why this exit might become one of the most talked-about of the series
Alex Scott didn’t leave the jungle with a crown.
But she left with something else:
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the love of a partner fighting her own private battle
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the admiration of fans who felt she was unfairly edited
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and the gratitude of campmates who saw her true spirit every day
Jess Glynne’s fierce defence of her girlfriend, combined with the heartbreak surrounding her mother’s health, turned a simple eviction into a layered, emotional cultural moment.
A moment about love.
About loyalty.
About visibility.
About choosing what matters when life forces you to decide.
And perhaps that’s why viewers aren’t finished talking about it.
Because sometimes the most powerful moments in reality TV aren’t the trials, the drama or the votes —
but the quiet truth hiding just behind the cameras.
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