I’m A Celeb 2023 Final LIVE — Tony Bellew reveals moment that ‘broke’ him as Sam Thompson named winner in epic finale
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SAM Thompson has been crowned King of the Jungle in the explosive grand final of I’m A Celebrity.
The reality TV star beat out boxer Tony Bellew and GB News presenter Nigel Farage, who was announced as the third-place finisher earlier in the show.
Following the show, boxing champ Tony revealed the moment that almost made him quit the jungle.
Last week, each celebrity got the chance to see one of their loved ones, and Tony revealed that seeing his wife "broke" him and almost forced him to leave the show.
"When Rachael appeared in the jungle it broke me for a good ten minutes,' he said. "I wanted to walk out and leave with her.
"She told me I couldn't. It would have been such a disappointment for the kids. It broke my heart to leave her again."
Read our I'm A Celebrity live blog below for the latest news and updates...
I’m A Celeb star to ‘bank millions’
Sam Thompson is set to “bank millions” as a result of his I’m A Celeb victory, a source has said.
Sam won over the nation with his energy, positive attitude and openness.
And now, the Made In Chelsea star looks set to take showbiz by storm.
A source said: “Sam will easily bank a million in the next year thanks to the jungle.
“Calls have already started to be made about opportunities for Sam — including his own TV series.
“There has also been a flurry of big- money deals thrown his way.
“He has always been popular among younger people thanks to his reality TV past, but now he’s known and loved by millions.”
Zara McDermott shares sweet moment Sam’s family discovered his win
Sam Thompson’s partner Zara has shared the heartwarming moment his family found out about his I’m A Celebrity win.
Last night Sam, 31, beat Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage to win I’m a Celebrity and become King of the Jungle.
Sharing the moment on Instagram, the former Love Island star, 26, wrote: “The moment we all found out… OUR KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!”
Check out the clip below:
Is there a rumble in the jungle?
Rumours of a feud among the I'm a Celebrity campmates are rumbling on after one of stars snubbed Josie Gibson, Nigel Farage and Fred Sirieix.
This year's I'm a Celebrity wrapped up last night with Sam Thompson being crowned King of the Jungle.
It seems Nella Rose has no plans to stay in touch with Josie, 38, Nigel, 59, or Fred, 51.
The YouTube star excluded them as she followed everyone else on Instagram.
All I’m A Celeb winners revealed
Here is a comprehensive list of every I’m A Celeb winner since the show launched:
- 2023 – Sam Thompson
- 2023 All Stars – Myleene Klass
- 2022 – Jill Scott
- 2021 – Danny Miller
- 2020 – Giovanna Fletcher
- 2019 – Jacqueline Jossa
- 2018 – Harry Redknapp
- 2017 – Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo
- 2016 – Scarlett Moffatt
- 2015 – Vicky Pattison
- 2014 – Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty
- 2013 – Kian Egan
- 2012 – Charlie Brooks
- 2011 – Dougie Poynter
- 2010 – Stacey Solomon
- 2009 – Gino D’Acampo
- 2008 – Joe Swash
- 2007 – Christopher Biggins
- 2006 – Matt Willis
- 2005 – Carol Thatcher
- Winter 2004 – Joe Pasquale
- Jan 2004 – Kerry Katona
- 2003 – Phil Tufnell
- 2002 – Tony Blackburn
Fans hail ‘greatest contestant ever’ Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson won the hearts of the nation during his time in jungle and it’s safe to say fans think he deserved his I’m A Celeb victory.
One X user wrote: “SAM’S THE KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!! MOST DESERVING WINNER EVER!!!”
While another added: “There is nobody who deserves first place more than Sam Thompson.”
And a third said: “No one has ever carried a season like Sam, there’s an argument to be had that he’s the show’s greatest contestant ever.”
Got it wrong
Ant and Dec wrongly predicted this year’s winner of I’m A Celebrity.
Sam Thompson was crown the King Of The Jungle on Sunday night, but the Geordie duo had tipped someone else to win.
In fact, they both guessed we would have another Queen Of The Jungle this year.
During an Instagram live, which streamed straight after the final episode, Ant and Dec both revealed they had expected Josie Gibson to win.
In the background, the This Morning star heard her name and Ant and Dec had to tell her what they were discussing.
“We are terrible at this, we really are!” laughed Ant.
I’m A Celebrity fans left cringing at Nigel Farage’s awkward reunion with girlfriend
As I’m A Celeb ropebridge reunions go, Nigel Farage’s was perhaps the most awkward we’d ever seen.
And fans were quick to point that out…
“Nigel’s wife couldn’t have got away from him quick enough then,” one wrote on X.
“Although even I will say, as a loyal follower, that bridge reunion with his girlfriend was so awkward!” another added.
A third joked that he “pushed her out the way” so she “didn’t ruin his moment”.
Could Sam Thompson join This Morning?
Sam Thompson could capitalise on his I'm A Celeb fame by joining the ITV This Morning team, bookies claim.
Spokesperson for , Lee Phelps, said: “Sam Thompson’s reign as King of the Jungle may still be in its infancy, but we’re already looking ahead to what lies in store next for the Made in Chelsea star.
“Sam is heavily fancied at 4/6 to appear as a host on ITV’s This Morning between now and the end of next year, whilst he is 3/1 to take his bromance with Tony Bellew into a professional capacity and host a TV show together in 2024.
“The I’m A Celebrity winner is meanwhile 8/1 to follow in his girlfriend Zara McDermott’s footsteps and take to the Strictly ballroom next year.”
Grace Dent snubs I'm A Celeb finale and heads to France
MasterChef star Grace Dent snubbed last night's I'm A Celeb finale and instead jetted off to France.
The food critic quit the jungle on medical grounds and was nowhere to be seen during last night's big conclusion.
Writing after she quit camp, she said: "I am overwhelmingly sad right now, but determined to keep alive in my heart the huge personal breakthroughs I made over the weeks."
Nigel Farage refuses to rule out political comeback
Nigel Farage has refused to rule out a return to British politics following his stint in the I'm A Celeb jungle.
Farage was quizzed on Good Morning Britain on whether he had used his time on I’m A Celeb to groom the public for his political comeback.
He said: “I am looking at a conservative party that is effectively in shambles. Rishi is a lame duck walking.
“As to whether I have a future in politics I have no idea right at this moment. What I will say is 'never say never'.”
Tony Bellew snubs I'm A Celeb campmate in GMB interview
Speaking to Good Morning Britain today, boxing champ Tony Bellew snubbed one his fellow I'm A Celeb campmates.
Bellew was speaking about how much he loves his co-stars but forgot to mention First Dates star Fred Sirieix.
Heaping praise on his campmates, Tony said: "I had brilliant people in there with me.
"Sam, Marvin [Humes], Frankie [Dettori], Nigel [Farage], Nick [Pickard]... the girls were all queens."
He added: "Anyone who doesn’t love Sam… Anyone who doesn’t love Marvin, Frankie, Nigel or Nick…"
Pictured: Sam Thompson all smiles as he reunites with I'm A Celeb campmates
Sam Thompson jumped with joy as he was reunited with his I'm A Celeb campmates last night.
Sam, 31, beat off competition from Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage to win I'm a Celebrity during last night's final.
And he was greeted by the likes of Marvin Humes, Nella Rose and Danielle Harold as he arrived at the Marriott Hotel on Australia's Gold Coast.
Nigel Farage fans claim final was 'fixed'
Disgruntled Nigel Farage fans have taken to social media to claim their favourite should have won the show.
Writing on X, formerly Twitter, one person claimed: "ImACeleb weirdly NOT trending with ‘king of the jungle’ but actually Nigel Farage …says it all really .. we know a fix when we see one."
A second echoed: "I genuinely believe that was a fix. I'd love ITV to release the exact voting figures. The amount of support I've seen for Nigel online. I've honestly not seen any for Tony. I don't believe Tony had more votes. The entire right wing was mobilised to vote."
Another said: "Total fix! Tony did not receive more votes than Nigel!"
All I'm A Celeb winners revealed
Here is a comprehensive list of every I'm A Celeb winner since the show launched:
- 2023 - Sam Thompson
- 2023 All Stars - Myleene Klass
- 2022 - Jill Scott
- 2021 - Danny Miller
- 2020 - Giovanna Fletcher
- 2019 - Jacqueline Jossa
- 2018 - Harry Redknapp
- 2017 - Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo
- 2016 – Scarlett Moffatt
- 2015 – Vicky Pattison
- 2014 – Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty
- 2013 – Kian Egan
- 2012 – Charlie Brooks
- 2011 – Dougie Poynter
- 2010 – Stacey Solomon
- 2009 – Gino D’Acampo
- 2008 – Joe Swash
- 2007 – Christopher Biggins
- 2006 – Matt Willis
- 2005 – Carol Thatcher
- Winter 2004 – Joe Pasquale
- Jan 2004 – Kerry Katona
- 2003 – Phil Tufnell
- 2002 – Tony Blackburn
Sam 'overwhelmed' after victory
The reality TV star, who had been a favourite to win, was overcome with emotion as he chatted to hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in his interview.
He said: "Oh my God. I'm really overwhelmed.
"I didn't think I was even going to be invited on the show. I don't know what to say.
"Oh my God. I'm so grateful, thank you so much. I've dreamt of doing this show for years and years.
"You've made a boy’s dream come true. Thank you."
Zara McDermott shares sweet moment Sam's family discovered his win
Sam Thompson's partner Zara has shared the heartwarming moment his family found out about his I'm A Celebrity win.
Last night Sam, 31, beat Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage to win I'm a Celebrity and become King of the Jungle.
Sharing the moment on Instagram, the former Love Island star, 26, wrote: "The moment we all found out… OUR KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!"
Check out the clip below:
Danielle Harold and Pete Wicks cosy up at I'm A Celeb party
Former EastEnders star Danielle Harold and Sam Thompson’s best friend Pete Wicks were pictured getting to know each other as they partied on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
An onlooker said: “Danielle and Pete were incredibly cosy. They were cuddling a lot and were very tactile. They acted like a couple.
“Danielle seemed very happy with Pete and at one point jumped on his back.
“They posed for pictures together, too. They looked good together.”
I'm A Celeb star to 'bank millions'
Sam Thompson is set to "bank millions" as a result of his I'm A Celeb victory, a source has said.
Sam won over the nation with his energy, positive attitude and openness.
And now, the Made In Chelsea star looks set to take showbiz by storm.
A source said: “Sam will easily bank a million in the next year thanks to the jungle.
"Calls have already started to be made about opportunities for Sam — including his own TV series.
“There has also been a flurry of big- money deals thrown his way.
"He has always been popular among younger people thanks to his reality TV past, but now he’s known and loved by millions."
Fans hail 'greatest contestant ever' Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson won the hearts of the nation during his time in jungle and it's safe to say fans think he deserved his I'm A Celeb victory.
One X user wrote: "SAM’S THE KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!! MOST DESERVING WINNER EVER!!!"
While another added: "There is nobody who deserves first place more than Sam Thompson."
And a third said: "No one has ever carried a season like Sam, there's an argument to be had that he's the show's greatest contestant ever."
I’m A Celebrity fans left cringing at Nigel Farage’s awkward reunion with girlfriend
As I'm A Celeb ropebridge reunions go, Nigel Farage's was perhaps the most awkward we'd ever seen.
And fans were quick to point that out...
"Nigel's wife couldn't have got away from him quick enough then," one wrote on X.
";Although even I will say, as a loyal follower, that bridge reunion with his girlfriend was so awkward!" another added.
A third joked that he "pushed her out the way" so she "didn't ruin his moment".
Best friends together again
King Of The Jungle Sam has been reunited with his best friend Pete Wicks… again.
Sam was surprised by Pete just two days ago when the campmates’ loved ones made secret visits into the jungle.
Now Pete is back again, but this time to celebrate Sam’s triumphant win with him.
Who else feared the iconic IAC bridge might collapse with all that ecstatic jumping, though?!
Proud BFF
He was there to greet Sam off the jungle bridge and now Pete Wicks has shared his pride with fans on social media.
The Towie star jumped straight onto Instagram at the first opportunity to congratulate Sam on winning this year's I'm A Celebrity.
Alongside a picture of Sam, Pete said: "Honestly mate I couldn’t be prouder of you… KING OF THE JUNGLE 👑."
Back home in the UK, Sam's girlfriend Zara McDermott, meanwhile, replied: "WHAT IS GOING ON I CANNOT BREATHE!"
Sam romped to victory following a nail-biting head to head with Tony Bellew in last night's final.
Credit: INSTAGRAM Got it wrong
Ant and Dec wrongly predicted this year's winner of I'm A Celebrity.
Sam Thompson was crown the King Of The Jungle on Sunday night, but the Geordie duo had tipped someone else to win.
In fact, they both guessed we would have another Queen Of The Jungle this year.
During an Instagram live, which streamed straight after the final episode, Ant and Dec both revealed they had expected Josie Gibson to win.
In the background, the This Morning star heard her name and Ant and Dec had to tell her what they were discussing.
"We are terrible at this, we really are!" laughed Ant.
How old?
I'm A Celebrity fans were left stunned after discovering Nigel Farage's real age.
The former UKIP leader finished the show in third place on Sunday night and revealed he will soon be 60 during his exit interview.
When asked why he had signed up, Nigel told Ant and Dec: "I had time to do it and I'm 60 next birthday and going to reach an age where you can't do it.
"This is very physical, bringing buckets of water, doing the challenges, so now was the right time to do it and I'm very pleased I did."
In response, however, one fan wrote: "Wait… Nigel is only 59!?"
Spend a penny
Ant McPartlin found himself struggling throughout the I'm A Celebrity final after forgetting to go to the loo.
The Geordie presenter went live to the nation with his best mate Declan Donnelly at 9pm UK time, but he made a very silly mistake.
Speaking backstage after the finale had aired, Ant admitted: "All the way through the finale I needed the toilet.
"It was the final. I was too excited!"
Dec suggested he perhaps should pay a trip to the little boys' room instead of recording a live Instagram video.
