Bannerman stands by jungle romance

Rex Features

Marc Bannerman has defended his flirtatious behaviour on I'm A Celebrity, claiming that he simply "fell in love".

The former soap star admitted that he must have hurt his ex-girlfriend Sarah Matravers through his romance with Cerys Matthews, but insisted that he couldn't help himself.

Speaking on Al Murray's Happy Hour, he said: "I fell in love with someone and that is that.

"I know I hurt someone back in England but what can you do? Life goes on and I hope she is all right."

He also lashed out at critics who have suggested their romance was a publicity stunt, saying: "I couldn't care less what anyone thinks."

Matthews, who was also being interviewed, added that their relationship was "going well".

> Cerys and Marc brand editing misleading