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Watch the awkward moment Danny Jones breaks his I’m A Celebrity prize just minutes after winning
It came after he opened up on his emotions following his show win
I'M A CELEBRITY champ Danny Jones left fans stunned as he broke his Jungle King prize - just moments after scooping the 2024 title.
The McFly singer, 38, was crowned winner of the ITV show after beating Reverend Richard Coles, 62, and Coleen Rooney, 38, to the top spot.
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Yet in his elation at his triumph, Danny managed to break the top off the wooden sceptre which is passed down from winner to winner through the years.
I'm A Celebrity spin-off host Joel Dommett, 39, captured the moment in question on a video posted to his Instagram page with the words: "Uh oh. He only had it for 39 seconds."
It saw the Shine A Light singer holding the wooden star-shaped figure originally positioned on the top of the sceptre in his hand, s he asked: "Anyone got any glue?"
He then giggled: "Where's the jungle glue gun?"
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Fans were quick to comment on the hilarious moment, with one taking to Instagram to put: "Typical Danny!!!"
Another posted: "Omg you're hilarious Danny Jones xx" as a third wrote: "Why doesn't that surprise me????
"Typical of the Danny we know & love."
The hilarious moment came shortly before Danny's I'm A Celeb winning voting figures were revealed.
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He also told how he missed a milestone moment for his family by signing up for the show.
Danny managed 23 days in camp - and kept his cool with a python up his shorts in his very first trial.
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On his win, Danny said: “It’s a lovely feeling to be liked.
“I hope it comes across on TV, but it’s real in there.
“You’re hungry, you’re tired, you’re lethargic.
“It’s insane. I’ve learnt so much about myself.
I'm A Celebrity - All The Winners
Here's every star who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle to date:
- 2024: Danny Jones, McFly star
- 2023: Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star
- 2022: Jill Scott, England footballer
- 2021: Danny Miller, Emmerdale star
- 2020: Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster
- 2019: Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star
- 2018: Harry Redknapp, England legend
- 2017: Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star
- 2016: Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star
- 2015: Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star
- 2014: Carl Fogarty, famed racer
- 2013: Kian Egan, Westlife star
- 2012: Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor
- 2011: Dougie Poynter, McFly star
- 2010: Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality
- 2009: Gino D'ACampo, TV Chef
- 2008: Joe Swash, TV personality
- 2007: Christopher Biggins, actor
- 2006: Matt Willis, Busted star
- 2005: Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster
- 2004 (second series): Joe Pasquale, comedian
- 2004: Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star
- 2003: Phil Tufnell, England Cricketer
- 2002: Tony Blackburn, Radio DJ
There was also an All Star series in South Africa in 2023, which was won by Myleene Klass.
“I’ve learnt how valuable time is with loved ones.
“I always prioritise my job so much — with success comes compromise.
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"What I’ve learnt, especially from all these camp mates, is time is precious."
Danny is also being courted by ITV bosses for big new shows, insiders have revealed to The Sun.
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