I’m A Celeb’s Jamie Lynn opens up about when daughter almost died
Jamie Lynn Spears emotionally opened up about her eldest daughter Maddie’s near-death expertise on Monday night time’s installment of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The youthful sister of Britney, 32, spoke to her fellow campmates concerning the traumatic ordeal which occurred in February 2017 when Maddie was simply eight years outdated.
In the incident, Maddie was driving an ATV close to a pond on the household’s Louisiana property when she tried to steer away from a drainage ditch.
According to a police report, she ‘overcorrected’ and ended up within the pond – nonetheless secured by her seatbelt and trapped to the ATV.
She spent two minutes submerged beneath the water whereas Jamie was simply 100 yards away – earlier than being airlifted to hospital, the place her mom requested a priest to learn her final rites.
Tearful: Jamie Lynn Spears emotionally opened up about her eldest daughter Maddie’s close to loss of life expertise on Monday night time’s installment of I’m A Celebrity
Three years on: Jamie Lynn Spears took to social media to replicate on the three yr anniversary since her daughter Maddie’s close to loss of life expertise following an ATV freak accident
All is nice: Both mother Jamie and step-dad Jamie tried to save lots of Maddie and get her out of the flipped ATV however could not (household photograph with different daughter Ivey in 2019)
As the campmates sat across the fire, Jamie Lynn recounted the horrific ordeal as she struggled to carry again tears.
She mentioned: ‘I virtually misplaced my oldest daughter… she drowned and we could not save her.
‘We tried actually exhausting. She was trapped beneath just a little side-by-side that we trip round our pond.
‘This is in 2017. She was 8 or 9 or one thing like that. My father-in-law, my mother-in-law, me and my husband, we run to leap in to save lots of her.
‘In that second you suppose: “This is not real, she’s going to pop up, this isn’t real.”‘
Maddie was in the end freed by EMTs and dropped at the hospital in steady however essential situation – after Jamie and her husband Jamie Watson desperately tried to save lots of her however could not get her out of the protection belt.
Jamie continued: ‘I might really feel her arm, and I’m jerking it, I could not get her up as a result of it is a fairly heavy machine.
‘In that second you suppose, logically she’s been beneath water too lengthy… no one can stay if they have been beneath water this lengthy. You logically are pondering this stuff.
Explanation: Jamie Lynn recalled the freak accident, which occurred in February 2018 when Maddie was simply eight years outdated
Sweet: Jamie was comforted by her fellow campmates, together with JLS’ Marvin Humes
Everything modified: Maddie was in a coma for 2 days after almost drowning – however was capable of depart hospital six days later
‘Then you hear the sirens coming. Thank god my mother-in-law, very first thing she did was name 911… she was caught within the security netting. So after they bought there, she was not alive. They took her from me and so they incubated her.’
Describing her personal expertise, she mentioned: ‘I used to be sitting on the rocks, I’d thrown up on myself, the adrenalin, then I heard her [my mother-in-law] name my mum and say, “Lynn, we’ve lost Maddie”.
‘Then the hearth fighter came to visit three seconds later and was like, “We’ve got a pulse, we’ve got a pulse..”‘
‘They airlifted her… she’s attached on life assist, respiration machines and all that… they arrive in, a priest to learn her her final rites, and after they did, her physique bodily sat up, her spirit responded to it for no matter purpose… ‘
Maddie lastly regained consciousness and was surrounded by household who stayed by her hospital mattress following the accident.
She was capable of depart the hospital six days after the primary fell into the pond – and the now 15-year-old has since been capable of take pleasure in a superbly regular life with no repercussions.
Jamie added: ‘She bought higher and higher day-after-day and walked out of the hospital. This has no repercussions.
‘So that is after I grew to become Catholic. For about 5 minutes I assumed I’d misplaced my daughter after which I used to be given the miracle of getting her again.’
Accident: Maddie’s accident when she was driving her seventh birthday current, a Polaris ATV, and swerved to keep away from a drainage ditch. Her trip then flipped right into a pond
Jamie Lynn admitted: ‘My largest concern was she was going to die pondering her momma wasn’t making an attempt to save lots of her.’
The ATV is believed to have been given to Britney Spears niece for her seventh birthday – regardless of the web site saying it was solely appropriate for these aged 10 and over.
Jamie has been married to enterprise Jamie Watson since 2014, and the couple additionally share daughter Ivey, born in 2018.
Jamie was solely 16 when she grew to become pregnant with Maddie by her former boyfriend Casey Aldridge.
In 2020, Jamie Lynn commemorated the three-year anniversary of Maddie’s accident with an emotional Instagram put up.
‘[The day] began like most Sunday’s, going to church, visiting household, to immediately making an attempt to save lots of my daughters life, to them taking her away, to us believing we had misplaced her ceaselessly, and it actually felt just like the world stood nonetheless round me,’ she wrote.
The former All That actress went on to explain Maddie’s full restoration as a ‘miracle.’
Britney herself posted a plea for ‘needs and prayers’ on Twitter after the accident and confirmed her niece was enhancing in a comply with up tweet.
‘We are so grateful to share that Maddie is making progress. Thank you all for sending ideas and prayers out means. Let’s all maintain praying,’ she wrote.
Family: Maddie is pictured together with her mom Jamie Lynn, stepfather Jamie Watson and youthful sister Ivey for Thanksgiving 2022
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former chief of the UK Independence Party and chief of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I’m dreading something to do with heights.
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel?: I’ve been demonised over time and so will probably be good to indicate individuals I’m not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on beginning up loads of campfire discussions.
Aside from your loved ones, what’s going to you miss essentially the most while in camp?: A pint within the pub and the information.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer individuals up when they’re down. Worst? I’m impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media determine, I by no means identify names… But I’m wanting ahead to assembly fascinating individuals from all completely different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle?: I could be a little ditzy at instances however I’m undoubtedly not a ‘dumb blonde’. I wish to present I can do the trials, challenges and get caught in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, assist others if they’re feeling low in camp.
Aside from household, what’s going to you miss most while in camp?: Snacking. I’m just a little muncher and I’m going to overlook my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d prefer to suppose I will likely be good if individuals are actually struggling. I’m not, nevertheless, superb at being bored, nor am I a morning particular person both.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I’m frightened of all the pieces. I’m dying to learn how vile the meals will likely be!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle?: I don’t suppose there may be something however I’m wanting ahead to studying extra about myself throughout my time within the camp.
Role in camp: I’ll undoubtedly muck in with all the roles. I don’t thoughts cooking or cleansing the bogs.
Aside from your loved ones, what’s going to you miss essentially the most while in camp? My mattress. It’s tremendous comfortable. I can even miss a cup of espresso within the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I prefer to have enjoyable however I do snore and I’m impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be good to satisfy everybody however I’d like to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I’m frightened of all the pieces!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle? I’m a reasonably open ebook.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour excessive.
Aside from your loved ones, what’s going to you miss essentially the most while in camp? My cellphone… I’m at all times on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I’m a bit frightened of the darkish. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and issues leap out at you, I’m not superb after I can’t see!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle: It will likely be good to go in as me and never as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I’m fairly good at cooking. But I’ve by no means cooked on a hearth earlier than. Aside from household, what’s going to you miss most while in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d prefer to suppose I’m a pleasant particular person and crew participant. I’m not lazy however I do have a number of dangerous habits like selecting my nostril. My girlfriend has been making an attempt to coach me to cease!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
FRANKIE DETTORI
Claim to fame: Champion Jockey
Phobias: I’m not certain as I don’t stroll throughout rooftop planks in the midst of the day nor do I’ve any snakes or rats in the home!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle: None. I’ve lived within the public area for so long as I can bear in mind so I’d hope everybody is aware of me nicely.
Role in camp: To have enjoyable with everybody, I’m a happy-go- fortunate particular person.
Aside from your loved ones, what’s going to you miss essentially the most while in camp? Travelling. I’ve spent my entire life at airports and I’ve bought to love it!
Best & worst attributes: I’m outgoing and I’m a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit nonetheless and I’m impatient.
Dream camper: Robbie Williams can be enjoyable.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I’m frightened of all the pieces.
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle?: I believe it is a good probability to indicate who I actually am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I would be the one who can assist everybody.
Aside from household, what’s going to you miss essentially the most while in camp? A traditional rest room, air-con and my mattress.
Best & worst attributes: I believe my highest quality is it takes loads to harm my emotions; however I’m impatient and my household would say I get in a nasty temper loads.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favorite actress in the entire huge world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I’m not a creepy crawly man and I hate anybody or something touching my neck.
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my entire life on TV and so I really feel whether or not individuals have or dangerous opinion of me, it’s in all probability warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleansing I’ll do no matter they need me to do.
Aside from household, what’s going to you miss most while in camp?: I do know this sounds lame however gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d prefer to suppose I’m the court docket jester and I don’t take issues too significantly, so if anybody is having a nasty day I want to put a smile on their face. Worst? I’m fairly forgetful and I’m dangerous at specializing in issues.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I believe I might self-combust if he was going within the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze each time I see a spider and I’m not certain what I’m going to do if I’m in a trial with them!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle?: I would love individuals to know I’m very intelligent at understanding ineffective info!
Role in camp: Mum. I’m very motherly and I additionally love chatting to individuals.
Aside from household, what’s going to you miss most while in camp?: Getting as much as blow dry my hair and placing a little bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I’m an optimist and I really like assembly individuals from all walks of life. Worst? I may be fairly nosey and I’m apprehensive about my mood if I’m too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I really like her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I’ve pulled out of a skydive with JLS previously as a result of I used to be too scared!
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle: To present I’m not only a member of a boy band. It will likely be good for individuals to study extra about me.
Role in camp: I’d prefer to suppose I will likely be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from household, what’s going to you miss most while in camp?: My fantasy soccer app! I’m obsessive about it! Four weeks with out music is a very long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve bought three kids beneath the age of ten and also you undoubtedly want lots of persistence for that! Worst? Rochelle would in all probability say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have sufficient meals.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve accomplished Soccer Aid with him earlier than and I do know he’s humorous, he will get caught in and he’s palms on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and meals critic.
Phobias: Horrible individuals.
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle: People suppose I’m fairly forthright and scary however I don’t suppose I’m scary! Hopefully individuals will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I’m a sensible prepare dinner so I may help out.
Aside from your loved ones, what’s going to you miss essentially the most while in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I really like a little bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I want to suppose I’m humorous! My worst high quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She can be very sensible. And Madonna – she might carry out tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
TONY BELLEW
Claim to fame: Former champion boxer
Phobias: Like most traditional individuals, I’m scared of virtually all the pieces.
Biggest false impression you wish to dispel within the jungle: People will painting me as one thing I’m not due to the career I’ve had. I’m only a regular particular person.
Role in camp: I’d prefer to suppose I’m domesticated so hopefully I may help out.
Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I’m straightforward going and I get on with everybody.
