Grace Dent’s friend reveals real reason behind her I’m A Celeb exit

There was a lot of speculation following her exit

Confirming her exit from the jungle, a spokesperson said: "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds.

"She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike."

The news comes after countless viewers took to social media to voice concern over the appearance of Dent, 50, with many saying she looked "ill."

Many fans said that they couldn't recognise Dent after just eight days in the jungle.

Now a friend of Dent's has spoken to the MailOnline and said: “Grace decided to leave the jungle soon after it was announced that she would be doing the latest Bushtucker Trial.

"Knowing that she would be facing another tough challenge was the straw that broke the camel's back.

"It was mutually agreed that she would stand down from the competition, it was clear that she wasn't being herself, she had lost all energy when usually she's witty and fun to be around."

The source continued that while Dent struggled in the camp, she will be "fine" after a few days rest.

Following her rapid departure, former EastEnders star, Danielle Harold, stepped up to replace her alongside Josie Gibson.

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