Olivia Attwood’s friends have denied she was pulled from the show because she broke the Covid bubble.
New claims made on Tuesday (November 8) said the Love Island star left the camp area for medical tests, which meant she broke the bubble and could not return.
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But pals of Olivia insisted the decision to remove her was a result of medical tests and had nothing to do with her being out of the main camp.
A source close to Olivia said: “The show is very Covid safe but the so-called bubble is not the same as it was in Wales.
“Mike Tindall was seen trying to throw a production member into the sea on the first day. He hugged her and was in complete contact with her and nothing was said. “
They added: “Other celebs are also coming into close contact with camera crew and production who come and go from site every day and are out at night as normal.”
As the Star revealed yesterday, Olivia left the jungle after medics were concerned over the results of a health test in camp.
The 31-year-old was happy and content on the show but concerns were raised by a member of the crew following a standard test that the celebs do behind the scenes during the series.
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After further checks were made away from the jungle, it was ITV’s decision to remove Olivia from the show.
At the time, a friend said: “Olivia was very keen to continue and was gutted when she was told that having left camp for tests, she was not going back. Her I’m A Celebrity journey was only just beginning, and she is devastated.”
ITV declined to comment further on the claims a bubble was broken.
They have been strict with the celebs before going onto the show, making them all isolate for seven days and have tested them for covid.
In ITV’s original statement regarding her departure, it made no reference to Covid.
A spokesman said: “As a precautionary measure Olivia needed to leave the jungle to undergo some medical checks.
“Unfortunately, the medical team has advised it is not safe for Olivia to return to camp as there needs to be further investigation. She has been absolutely brilliant and she’ll be very much missed on the show.”
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