Grace Dent breaks silence with emotional letter to I’m A Celeb co-stars saying exit is ‘one of the saddest moments’

MASTERCHEF'S Grace Dent has exited I'm A Celebrity and left an emotional letter for her co-stars.

Grace, 50, made her journey home from Australia on Sunday with the news of her early exit broken to the camp in Monday's episode.

Ant and Dec first announced to viewers that Grace had left the show, before explaining she would be replaced in the Down The Tubes trial.

And her final jungle scene saw her telling co-star Jamie Lynn how bad she felt.

Hollyoaks actor Nick Picard later shared the news of her departure by reading out a laminate letter to his fellow celebrities.

He read aloud: “My Dear campmates, I’m so sorry to let you down. I have left the camp for medical reasons.

"My heart is broken, I have loved and enjoyed getting to know you all. You’ve held me up and it’s been a pleasure being your friend through this experience.

"Leaving you all at this stage will be one of the saddest things in my life. I love you all. Your friend, Miss Grace Dent.”

In response, champion jockey Frankie shouted out: “Grace, we miss you.”

A tearful Danielle Harold also exclaimed “Love you, Grace," with JLS's Marvin adding:“Miss you, Grace.”

And Marvin Humes went on to insist: “She hasn’t let us down!”

Meanwhile, fans flocked to social media to react, with one pointing out: "Grace said more in that letter than any episode this series!"

Another joked: "Grace in her letter pretending to be upset that she gets to go home to a warm bath and unlimited food..."

Prior to her exit, Grace's appearance sparked health concerns from viewers, who demanded she see a doctor.

Those close to Grace said it became evident something was wrong when she did not get involved in camp conversations.

Notably, her lack of input in a camp row over Brexit between Nigel Farage and Fred Sirieix on Sunday night.

Pals have now told The Sun they were concerned for the MasterChef star in the hours leading up to her shock departure, saying: “Grace looks broken”.

A source said: “Grace is hugely relieved to be out of I’m a Celeb. She pulled the plug because she couldn’t carry on, mentally or physically.

“It has been incredibly difficult for her and it all became too much. The cold and wet weather, coupled with the punishing tasks and lack of food took its toll.

“She has lost a lot of weight and looks gaunt. Her friends just want her to get home.”