SAY WHAT?
Nigel Farage stuns I’m A Celeb fans as he reveals his real age
The former politician came third on the ITV reality show tonight
NIGEL Farage tonight stunned I'm A Celeb fans when he revealed his real age.
The former UKIP politician - who placed third on the show - was up against reality star Sam Thompson and championship boxer Tony Bellew in this evening's grand finale.
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During his exit interview, Nigel was all smiles as he chatted to Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnely as he reflected on his time in the jungle.
He was then asked why he decided to do I'm A Celebrity, and it was here that he revealed his age - much to the surprise of viewers at home.
Replying to the question, Nigel said: "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.
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"I did my best to show no fear at all in the challenges."
Taking to X/Twitter fans were shocked by his age, with one tweeting: "So did anyone else know that Nigel Farage was only 59 years old."
While another said: "Nigel Farage is only 59?!?"
This one commented: "Wait… Nigel is only 59!?";
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Meanwhile, just before his exit tonight, I'm A Celeb viewers called the show a "fix" after Nigel appeared to get an "easy trial" compared to the others.
While Tony's trial saw him covered in guts and every insect imaginable, and Sam had to eat a pig's vagina, Nigel's final trial was relatively tame.
Tonight each of the final three made their way to the clearing as they faced their final trial with Ant and Dec.
Each finalist took on an individual trial and after Tony, 41, and Sam, 31, each earned five stars, it was Nigel's turn.
Ant explained the rules of the final challenge named Panic Pit, where the broadcaster was trapped inside a coffin like box.
Every two minutes he stayed in the enclosure meant that he would win a star, meaning he had to last 10 minutes to earn all available treats.
As the klaxon sounded, Ant McPartlin declared: "You’ve got company now, Nigel.";
A huge snake slithered in as Nigel declared that he was "having a lovely time," after Declan Donnelly raised concerns.
Towards the end of the arduous I'm A Celeb task, the lights went out and the media personality was submerged in darkness.
In the eight minute after he earned the star for his drink, he remarked "Bloody lovely.”"
But some fans thought the former politician got an easy ride in his final trial, compared to the other two campmates.
One user fumed: "Why does Nigel's trial seem so much easier than the others? Fix!"
Another fan said: "How's this a trial? Just a load of snakes in a pit,
This one said: "This is p**s easy. All he has to do is lie there."
Nigel fully completed the trial and earned all five stars, much to the praise of his devoted fans and followers.
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Reflecting on his huge win, he commented: "I didn’t flinch!"
Tonight's show ended with Sam Thompson being crowned the new King of the Jungle.
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