Harry Redknapp has revealed Nick Knowles called medics on his behalf on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’, because he feared the former football manager had suffered a stroke.
The 71-year-old star – who was named King of the Jungle – says that the 56-year-old TV presenter was heard asking for a medic during Anne Hegerty’s exit, because he feared the former Tottenham boss was having a stroke after one side of his face swelled up.
Harry told The Sun newspaper: "An insect got into my lip, I didn’t even know.
"They said, ‘What’s happened?’ My face has swelled up on one side, but I wasn’t having a stroke, thankfully."
Viewers thought that a medical emergency was unfolding last week after Nick was heard urging his fellow stars to get Medic Bob into camp "as soon as possible".
Some fans overheard him – even though his cry was barely audible – and after watching back it can be confirmed that the ‘DIY SOS’ star can clearly be heard requesting aid.
Speaking into his mic, Nick whispered: "Gallery, if anybody is listening. I think this is fairly important.
"We need to see Bob as soon as possible, as soon as Anne’s crossed the bridge."
After concerns rose, a TV insider told the publication that everyone in the camp was fine at the time.
They explained: "There is no medical emergency."
Harry’s health became an increasing concern on the show after viewers noticed that the star’s frame was shrinking because he wasn’t eating properly.
He refused to eat some of the jungle delicacies – such as kangaroo and wallaby wings – because he had been so turned off by the unusual meat provided to them.
The popular campmate was voted the new King of The Jungle during Sunday night’s (09.12.18) finale.
‘Inbetweeners’ star Emily Atack finished in second place and John Barrowman was third.
Nick Knowles called I’m A Celeb medics after Harry Redknapp stroke fear
