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Tulisa flees Australia snubbing I’m A Celebrity final as she boards flight after spin-off no show
She has responded to claims she's fallen out with her best friend
TULISA Contostavlos won't appear in the I'm A Celebrity final and is already on a flight out of Australia, The Sun can exclusively reveal.
The singer, 36, has kept a low profile since being the third campmate to be evicted from the show.
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She snubbed an appearance on spin-off show, Unpacked, the day after her elimination, and there have been reports of a big bust-up with her friend Michelle McKenna, who is in Australia to support her.
Today Tulisa posted on social media insisting there was no issue with Michelle, but she isn't hanging around to catch up with her campmates.
A source said: "She's already left Australia so won't be returning to camp for the final episode.
"She's on a flight out of the country now. It's all a bit sudden but ITV were told today she's left the country."
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Usually, I'm A Celeb stars stay put at the JW Marriott hotel in Surfers Paradise until the winner in crowned and there is a big wrap party to celebrate.
But Tulisa has opted out and decided to return home early. It follows her being a no show when campmate Melvin Odoom arrived back at the luxury hotel.
Fellow stars Jane Moore and Dean McCullough were on hand to greet him.
Tulisa cryptically hinted at "fake campmates" in her post-show interview with Lorraine Kelly but didn't name names.
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Eyebrows were raised when Tulisa appeared on Lorraine looking unimpressed.
The following day she took to social media to tell fans she was "overwhelmed" with all the messages she'd received since leaving the jungle.
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There were then reports that Tulisa was angry about the way her pal Michelle had handled her social channels while she was on the show.
But responding to the headlines, Tulisa hit back: "Absolutely no issue with my sis's posts.
"I haven't argued with my best mate in over 10 years.
"We literally don't have arguments, they don't exist in our world. Only love."
She went on to add: "Same with my bro. That's what makes us so strong and my soul fam so special to me.
"But leave my Shelly and Dan alone pls x.";
FRIENDLY FIRE
Michelle, who greeted Tulisa when she was evicted from camp, hasn't been seen with the former X Factor judge since.
It is believed Tulisa was particularly upset by Michelle posting about having a free dinner with her partner Daniel Johnson once Tulisa was out.
A source told : "They were only in Australia because of Tulisa.
"It felt like they were revelling in the situation and taking liberties on her kindness.
"Michelle and Daniel were there, on a trip funded by ITV and only because of Tulisa.
"They were there because of her and she trusted them with her social media.
"When she got out of the jungle and saw what had been put on there, she was upset and it prompted a huge row.
"You can't help but think that seeing her friends living it up like that while she was roughing it in the jungle must have really annoyed her."
Meanwhile, a source told us: "Tulisa and the two friends who came to Australia with her disappeared after she came out.
"No one saw her in the hotel and she wasn’t talking to anyone.
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"Her mates were talking among themselves and were worried as no one could pin her down.
"They were chatting back and forth in their group chats and no one could raise her. It was total radio silence."
BREAKING SILENCE
Following Tulisa's axe on Monday night, the singer went silent for 24 hours before resurfacing and speaking out.
She posted: "I'm just doing a little video to clear a couple things up.
"Just so you know, when I came out of the jungle, I felt fine first of all and then that evening my friends went to bed.
"But because it's been a while for me I can get overwhelmed quite easily.
"I just started to feel overwhelmed. I thought do you know what, I really just need to take a bit of time for me and just chill."
She added: "You know, it's okay to feel a little bit overwhelmed. I've been out of the spotlight for a long time.
"I'm still trying to overcome those things. I've still got my little demons.
"It doesn't mean I'm going to go hide under a rock for the next 10 years.
"It means I just need a little bit of time to just process and get right with my thoughts."
Tulisa continued: "Also, I just want to clarify I do not think any of my campmates are fake.
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"I was having a conversation with Lorraine and what I was trying to say was typical me thinking out loud.
"Everyone in there is going to have one or two individuals that they are way more close with than others.
"When we get out, is when you are really going to see those friendships get nurtured and really become your friends for life.
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"I'm friends with everyone. I love my jungle buddies, I love my jungle fam.
"But there are going to friendships that people have that really, really get nurtured and become friends for life."
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