Beverley Callard leaves I’m A Celebrity…South Africa due to her health

Soap star Beverley Callard was forced to leave I’m A Celebrity…South Africa due to her health.

The actress, best known for her role as Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, appeared alongside a number of celebrities on the all-star series of the pre-recorded ITV reality show.

Callard broke down in tears and said that she was “absolutely gutted” after announcing to her campmates that she had to leave the jungle during Tuesday night’s episode.

Appearing emotional she said: “Hi guys. I’ve just got something to tell you all

“I didn’t feel very well this morning. I had a bit of a funny turn, and they’ve said, I can’t come back in.  I’ve got to come out.

“I don’t want to go, I’m really sorry.

“I’m absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish.

“I wanted to prove that older women could do it.”

She was immediately consoled by her fellow campmates including former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt who later told the Bush telegraph: “Selfishly, I would want Bev to stay, because she’s like everyone’s camp mam, but her health is more important.

Singer Sinitta also said: “Beverley is my inspiration.

“You know that thing where you think, well, if Beverley can do it, I can do it. She gives me that. She’s an amazing woman.”

The series was reportedly filmed in autumn last year.

In February, Callard revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and that she would be receiving further treatment.

I’m A Celebrity… South Africa airs at 9pm on weeknights on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.