ITV I'm A Celebrity's Grace Dent seen for first time at the airport as she heads straight home after quitting
27.11.2023 - 13:22
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Grace Dent has been seen for the first time since it was revealed she had quit I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. It was only announced on Monday morning (November 27) that the food critic had left the jungle after her latest appearance on the ITV reality show sparked concern.
Towards the end of the episode on Sunday night (November 27), it was revealed that Grace would be taking on the latest Bushtucker trial, Down The Tubes, alongside Josie Gibson. While the This Morning presenter smiled and let out an excited yelp, Grace barely reacted and didn't say a word.
It led to fans rushing to social media to share their worry that she was 'unwell' and needed checking on by producers. Then on Monday morning, ITV confirmed Grace has left camp and won't be returning.
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In a statement, a spokesperson for the show 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."
Grace has since been spotted at Brisbane Airport hours after her exit was confirmed by ITV as a source told the Mirror: "She is heading back to London today. She is tired and she just wants to get home."
The MasterChef star, 50, looked downcast as she made her way into departures, flanked by security from the show. She was seen checking in for her long-haul flight back to the UK and also appeared to be filming a video as she waited in the queue.
Grace had previously said she was struggling in the jungle, saying before facing the Touchdown Of Terror trial that she had