Fair City star Beverley Callard was forced to leave the pre-recorded I'm a Celebrity... South Africa due to her health.
The actress, who stars as Lily in Fair City and is best known for her role as Liz in Coronation Street, appeared alongside a number of celebrities on the all-star series of the pre-recorded ITV reality show.
Callard broke down in tears and said that she was "absolutely gutted" after announcing to her campmates that she had to leave the jungle during Tuesday night's episode.
Appearing emotional, she said: "Hi guys. I've just got something to tell you all.
"I didn't feel very well this morning. I had a bit of a funny turn, and they've said I can't come back in. I've got to come out.
"I don't want to go. I'm really sorry.
"I'm absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish.
"I wanted to prove that older women could do it."
She was immediately consoled by her fellow campmates, including former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, who later told the show's Bush Telegraph: "Selfishly, I would want Bev to stay, because she's like everyone's camp mam, but her health is more important."
Singer Sinitta also said: "Beverley is my inspiration.
"You know that thing where you think, 'Well, if Beverley can do it, I can do it'? She gives me that. She's an amazing woman."
The series was reportedly filmed in autumn last year.
In February on RTÉ's The Late Late Show, Callard revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and that she would be receiving further treatment.
I'm a Celebrity... South Africa airs at 9pm on weeknights on Virgin Media One and ITV1.
Source: Press Association
