TEARS & FEARS IN CAMP
WEIGHT LOSS Eric in jungle camp in 2012 a heart attack,” said Bex, 40. “It wasn’t anything to do with what happened in Australia.
“There was a small clot in Eric’s heart valve and he was dead before he hit the floor.”
But she said his health did suffer in the wake of the jungle stint, adding: “He felt poorly at dart player James Wade’s wedding and we took him off to hospital.
“That was not long after the jungle. Obviously we can’t say for certain that it was because of the jungle but I don’t think it’s a coincidence.”
Bex said it “took ages for Eric to be able CUDDLE Fleur and her sister Keisha TEARS John surprised by hubby Scott TEARFUL Harry Redknapp throws his arms around beloved wife Sandra as she makes a surprise visit to the camp. The former football manager was overjoyed to find her sitting on a log waiting for him as he wandered over to Snake Rock. Harry said: “It’s like being in prison and you’ve given me a prison visit. I’m not going to let you go, you’re not going anywhere. You can come in my to eat properly again”. She added: “What you see them eat in the jungle is literally all they get, so the stomach shrinks. He was just drinking boiled water, there was no caffeine or sugar. It’s a big worry for the ones who are not fit, young and healthy.
“They lose so much weight so fast. Eric did not regret going in. He loved every minute and made some amazing friends.”
Bex revealed discussions are under way for a film or mini-series on Eric’s life story.
She said: “There is quite a bit of interest, so hopefully something comes out of it. It might be like the Barbara Windsor and Cilla Black ones that were on recently.
“I can’t even begin to imagine who would play Eric. It would have to be someone with a very strong character.”
Last night a TV source said: Campmates’ health is a priority. We would obviously keep in touch and monitor anybody that had an issues in the jungle.”
The source added: “Yes, Harry has lost a bit of weight but he is doing fine as millions of viewers can see.”
Another insider also questioned the comparison between Eric and Harry.
“Harry and Eric’s lifestyle were very different,” they said. TENDER James with girlfriend Kirstie EMOTIONAL Emily meets mum Kate hammock.” Sandra then told him it was “not long now” until the show finished.
The 71-year-old said: “I’ve been married to Harry 50 years and not being able to speak to him has been a bit of a nightmare because we speak every day.”
The other stars also enjoyed reunions with loved ones too. Fleur East met her sister Keisha, Emily Atack got time with mum Kate, John Barrowman saw hubby Scott and James McVey was surprised by girlfriend Kirstie. The man who would be king. Brilliant trial performance and reunion with wife Sandra. What a 24 hours, t’riffic as he might say. Emily Atack Got to see her mum Kate in camp and has loved the jungle experience almost as much as people enjoyed watching her. James McVey Fleur East Won award for being sexiest member of camp. With her six pack, that is abs-solutely right. John Barrowman Enjoyed the camp fry-up breakfast. But his hunger to win the show is not going to be satisfied. Anne Hegerty Sair Khan Harry Redknapp Noel Edmonds Nick Knowles Rita Simons Malique T. Dwyer