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Bugner claims his jungle exit a 'fix'
Tuesday 1 December 2009
The Sun reports that the former boxer claims execs wanted him out so Stuart Manning and Sabrina Washington could continue their "romance".
Joe, 59, who has failing eyesight, was pitted against 'Hollyoaks' actor Stuart in a trial requiring them to read codes off jail cell bars with an ultra-violet torch.
Bugner is "certain" chiefs devised the challenge knowing his sight robbed him of a fighting chance.
He said: "I'm convinced it was a fix. In fact I know it. Do I think they wanted to keep Stuart because of his lovey-dovey friendship with Sabrina? Well, of course I do. It's obvious. It was rigged - absolutely!"
Referring to Stuart and singer Sabrina's flirting, he said: "There is definitely something in the air. All they have to do is come out and say they like each other. The reason there has been no romance on the set is because there is no place you can hide.
"My advice to Stuart is this: Don't be a coward. If you are going to move on a girl, then move."
Joe also predicted correctly that actor George would quit the jungle. He said: "George is eating less and less. His legs aren't strong and I am concerned.
"Every time he had to go to the bathroom he would need me to help him down the rocky path. He would put his hands on my shoulders.
"He's not physically well. But he'll deny it until the cows come home."
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