Beverley Callard Reveals Cancer Battle After I'm A Celebrity Exit Coronation Street star Beverley Callard emotionally reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after experiencing a health scare during filming of I'm A Celebrity South Africa. She recounts her shock exit and determination to fight the illness. Beverley Callard, known for her role in Coronation Street, has revealed a deeply personal and emotional journey following her unexpected exit from I'm A Celebrity South Africa. The 69-year-old actress became visibly upset while rewatching her departure on Tuesday night's episode, disclosing that she was unaware she was battling early-stage breast cancer at the time. Her exit from the show, pre-recorded in Kruger National Park last year, was prompted by a sudden illness – a loss of consciousness in the Bush Telegraph – which she initially dismissed as a 'funny turn'. Four months later, she received the devastating diagnosis.Callard recounted the events leading up to her departure, expressing her frustration at being told she couldn't return to camp. Despite feeling unwell and experiencing a brief loss of consciousness, she desperately wanted to continue, determined to prove that older women could thrive in the challenging environment. Her campmates were understandably shocked and saddened by her sudden exit, with Adam breaking down in tears and Scarlett Moffatt lamenting the loss of her presence.Despite the difficult circumstances, Callard emphasized the positive experience she had, describing it as 'the experience of a lifetime' and praising the camaraderie among the contestants. She had previously participated in the 2020 series of the show, hosted by Ant and Dec, finishing in fourth place. Following surgery for breast cancer, Beverley recently shared a health update, revealing that the cancer had spread to one of her lymph nodes.She underwent an operation to remove multiple lymph nodes as a precaution, and after an agonizing two-month wait, received positive news from her consultant at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The surgery was deemed successful, with the cancer successfully removed. Despite the initial spread, Beverley remains optimistic and determined to beat the illness, stating, 'I will beat it.' She expressed gratitude for the care she received and emphasized the importance of looking after oneself. This experience has profoundly impacted her, overshadowing even previous challenges, and she is grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the show, especially this time around, where she felt physically capable of tackling all challenges