I’m a Celebrity winners list: From Danny Jones to Harry Redknapp and Stacey Solomon

I'M A Celebrity exploded onto our screens in 2002 and made us see our favourite celebrities in a brand new way. 

Over the years there have been 23 winners with a brand new King of the Jungle crowned in December 2024. Here we take a look at all of the champs so far.

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I'm a Celebrity winners list

2024 - Danny Jones

McFly's Danny Jones burst into tears when he was crowned I’m A Celebrity’s King of the Jungle by Ant and Dec.

He told the hosts and viewers: “Thank you from the ­bottom of my heart. I gave my all in there — I gave myself.”

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."

2023 - Sam Thompson

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Sam Thompson was crowned the winner of I'm a Celebrity 2023.

The Made In Chelsea star, who had been a favourite to win, was overcome with emotion as he chatted to hosts Ant and Dec 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."

2023 – Myleene Klass (All Stars edition)

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Myleene Klass was the first winner of the show to be dubbed a “legend”, as she took part in the special all-stars series of I’m a Celebrity which took place in South Africa. 

The former Hear’Say singer had previously appeared on I’m a Celeb in 2006, though she did not win that series. 

After taking the crown in January 2023, Myleene told Ant and Dec: “I’m so made up and I can’t believe it! I didn’t dare to dream this would happen.”

2022 – Jill Scott

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Jill Scott's win in 2022 was her second big victory that year, as she had also won the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy England that summer. 

She won the public over with her humour and demonstrated her bravery in the Bushtucker Trials.  

Jill will be remembered for overcoming her fear of heights to win stars for her camp.

2021 – Danny Miller

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Danny Miller is an Emmerdale actor best known for playing Aaron Dingle on the soap. 

He won the 2021 series of I’m a Celeb which was held in a Welsh castle because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

After winning the show, Danny said: "From the bottom of my heart and my family's heart — thank you so much.

"This is the best thing that's ever happened to me, bar my son."

2020 – Giovanna Fletcher

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Giovanna Fletcher took home the I’m a Celebrity crown in 2020. 

Her series of the show also took place in Gwrych Castle, due to COVID-19. 

Giovanna could barely speak at the shock of being named Queen of the Castle and told Ant and Dec to ask her again in a week how she felt.

Radio 1 DJ Jordan North was runner-up and TV presenter Vernon Kay finished third.

2019 – Jacqueline Jossa

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Jacqueline Jossa became the 2019 champion after being crowned Queen of the Jungle.

Speaking about winning the show she said: "I can't believe I've done all that stuff."

In an emotional moment, she said that she felt the show had been a "turning point" in her life.

Corrie actor Andy Whyment was runner-up and DJ Roman Kemp placed third.

2018 – Harry Redknapp

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Harry Redknapp was voted King of the Jungle on the 2018 series of I’m a Celebrity 2018. 

He beat his competition Emily Atack and John Barrowman, as fans across the nation were divided in who to choose as their winner.

Speaking after his win, Harry said: “I'm amazed. I'm amazed I survived three weeks to be honest with you.

“When I first came in, I looked and I thought, 'Oh my God, I'm in trouble here.' I looked at the group and I thought, they don't really know or are interested in anything I'm interested in.

“No sport and it was only Nick really who knew a little bit about football.

"I thought it's going to be a hard couple of weeks but they just dragged me through it, every one of them.

“They're the most lovely people I've ever met, the whole group. There wasn't one person I could ever say one single bad word about. They were amazing."

2017 – Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

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Georgia Toffolo shocked everyone when she emerged as a fan-favourite during the 2017 series of I’m a Celebrity. 

The former Made in Chelsea star won over viewers with her friendship with fellow campmate Stanley Johnson and her warm personality. 

Georgia told Ant and Dec: "I don’t know what to say. Obviously, I didn’t think anyone would like me, never mind… sorry, I’m really taken aback.

"Thank you so much, I don’t know what to say, I’m really shocked! Sorry! Is this real?"

2016 – Scarlett Moffatt

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Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt went from watching the telly to achieving her dream of being on it when she agreed to sign up for I'm a Celebrity.

Her memorable moments included her going head-to-head with an ostrich called George, taking part in the cyclone  and gagging uncontrollably as she took part in the infamous eating task with Carol Vorderman.

Speaking on her win, Scarlett said: “It was a massive learning curve. I feel like I need to have more confidence in myself.

"I feel like a much more confident person walking out of here. I didn’t expect to have any clichés in here.”

2015 – Vicky Pattison

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Vicky Pattison won over the nation when she admitted that she wanted to make her mum proud and went on to take the crown. 

After taking the trophy, she said: "I don't even think I deserve it.

"Thank you so much and I love yous all — and I'm probably going to have to pay for me mam and all me mates' phone bills when this is over!"

2014 – Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty

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Former motorbike racer Carl Fogarty was known in the UK for his famously competitive nature, which he took with him into the jungle. 

He took part in a staggering seven trials, yet never managed to win every star in a trial. 

Carl won 59 per cent of the public vote and beat Mel Sykes and Jake Quickenden to the crown.

2013 – Kian Egan

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Kian Egan beat the renowned designer David Emanuel to be crowned champion of the 2013 series. 

The Westlife singer took part in seven of the possible 20 challenges and grew close to Joey Essex and Alfonso Ribeiro. 

After winning, he said: "Everyone's a king and queen here."

2012 – Charlie Brooks

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Charlie Brooks made a name for herself by playing the infamous villainess Janine on EastEnders, but fans saw a whole new side to her in the jungle. 

The star opened up about missing her daughter and even cried when she talked about missing high-quality food (specifically fajitas).

She beat Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts and boxer David Haye to the top spot.

2011 – Dougie Poynter

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Dougie Poynter won over fans with his cheeky attitude and kind heart. 

The McFly star also celebrated his birthday on the show where he was treated to a song by former contestant Peter Andre. 

After forming a tight bond with Mark Wright and Fatima Whitbread, he saw himself go head to head with his friends in the final episode. 

When the star shed a tear after winning, his friend Mark said: "There couldn't be a better winner.

2010 – Stacey Solomon

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Essex girl Stacey Solomon first came on our radar when she competed on The X Factor, and had her second chance at fame with her role in the 2010 series.

By the end, Stacey was up against Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder and comedian Jenny Eclair, in what was possibly the closest win the show has ever had.

Years later, the show would bring her something else — husband and fellow jungle monarch Joe Swash.

2009 – Gino D’Acampo

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Gino D'ACampo's cheeky nature and killer sense of humour made him a fan favourite almost immediately.

Dealing with five Bushtucker Trials, the culinary artist was faced with munching down on some of the disgusting treats the show had on offer to make it through, and became a valuable asset as the chef in camp.

In the finale, Gino won the show after beating the Queen of Clean Kim Woodburn and Jimmy White in the public vote.

When talking to Ant and Dec afterwards, he revealed his shock at living in that situation, having assumed that they would "at least give him a baguette" off-screen.

2008 – Joe Swash

Joe Swash proved to be a force to be reckoned with when it came to Bushtucker Trials, and only missed one star the entire time.

His campmates became fond of the actor, and he formed a particularly strong bond with Esther Rantzen.

Joe was head-to-head with tennis player Martina Navratilova and actor George Takei in the finale, but eventually took home the crown.

2007 – Christopher Biggins

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TV presenter and actor Christopher Biggins nearly left the show after just two weeks when he landed in the bottom two.

Whilst on the show, he took part in a rare live trial alongside Janice Dickenson on day five in order to bag eight stars for his new camp mates.

Biggins soon became a firm favourite, with camp mates praising him for bringing a fun energy into the long jungle days.

With the show now running 20 days, he managed to persist, and in the end he beat Janice and Five singer J to the crown in the final hurdle.

2006 – Matt Willis

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Busted star Matt Willis became one of the most memorable winners of I'm a Celebrity when he took the crown.

By day 17 he suffered a close call and ended up in the bottom two, but scraped enough votes to clinch his place and presenter Jan Leeming went home instead.

On the final day, Myleene Klass came second and Jason Donovan came third.

2005 – Carol Thatcher

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Carol Thatcher, the journalist daughter to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was a surprise winner in the 2005 series.

During her time on the show, she competed in five trials — three willingly, and two as voted for by the public.

She eventually beat two popular soap actors to take the title, namely popular Emmerdale actress and EastEnders star Sid Owen.

Speaking about her win, she said she was "amazed, astonished and gobsmacked to the power of 100" to come out on top.

Winter 2004 – Joe Pasquale

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Comedian and presenter Joe Pasquale was crowned King of the Jungle after participating in just four trials.

At the time, he took part in the show's most expensive trial ever, the Hell-O-Copter, and won all eight stars in the process.

Joe also got attached to two emus the camp were tasked with looking after, which he called Ant and Dec after the show's presenters, even when they pecked his glasses off.

Jan 2004 – Kerry Katona

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Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona got off to a shaky start on the show after only landing two stars during her first trial on day three.

The singer beat fan favourite Peter Andre who came in second place. 

However, Peter left the jungle with a new girlfriend — namely Katie Price who would become the mother to two of his children.

2003 – Phil Tufnell

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England cricket player Phil Tufnell was the next king of the jungle after taking part in the show in April, 2003.

The star took part in just three challenges and came dangerously close to leaving when he landed in the bottom three. 

Thankfully, he pulled himself back and was up against England footballer John Fashanu and Linda Barker in the final.

While Phil took home the win, John came second and Linda was third.

2002 – Tony Blackburn

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Radio DJ Tony Blackburn became the first King of the Jungle in 2002 in a stunning first series. 

He beat the late socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Christine Hamilton to be crowned champion.

A firm favourite from the start, Tony and Tara both managed to remain safe from the public vote throughout their two week stay.