EastEnders and Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has stunned fans by revealing she was forced to exit I'm A Celebrity due to a hidden cancer diagnosis. The beloved actress, who left the 2020 series early, has now disclosed she was battling the disease without knowing during her time in the Welsh castle.

The 64-year-old, best known as Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, received the shocking diagnosis in February, months after filming. Callard, who had previously explained her early departure as medication issues, has now bravely shared her health battle story and recovery, expressing gratitude for the medical care that helped her through this challenging period.