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I'M A Celebrity's runner up Emily Atack has been "inundated with acting offers" after winning over fans during her time in the jungle.

The actress - who made her name starring in the Inbetweeners - could see her career take off when she flies home after a successful stint in Australia.

 I'm A Celebrity's Emily Atack has been "inundated with acting offers"
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I'm A Celebrity's Emily Atack has been "inundated with acting offers"Credit: ITV

During tonight's grand final, the 28-year-old - who played Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the E4 series eight years ago - was named runner up after Harry Redknapp.

She won over fans, according to the , with her "natural and normal" personality while in the jungle.

Now, her agency has been flooded with acting offers for her.

In addition to the Inbetweeners,  she has also starred in films such as the remake of Dad's Army opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones and Bill Nighy, and in telly shows such as Rock and Chips, Little Crackers, The Keith Lemon Sketch Show and The Tracey Ullman Show.

Emily Atack asks if she could be the Jungle Princess as she comes on I'm A Celebrity
 The star made her name in the Inbetweeners
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The star made her name in the InbetweenersCredit: Handout
 The actress was the runner up to Harry Redknapp
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The actress was the runner up to Harry RedknappCredit: ITV

Emily has had a series of smaller parts in independent films, including this year’s Iron Sky: The Coming Race and 2017’s Lost In Florence, but has struggled to make it on primetime telly.

In 2010, she was a contestant on ITV's Dancing on Ice. She partnered with professional ice skater Fred Palascak, and they were voted off in week eight.

Most recently she joined Avengers star Cobie Smulders in new comedy film Alright Now.

In October 2018 she hit headlines when The Sun published pictures of her with Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh a week after he was seen kissing dance partner Katya Jones.

 The pair left the jungle, along with John Barrowman, during tonight's show
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The pair left the jungle, along with John Barrowman, during tonight's showCredit: ITV

During tonight's grand final, Emily was announced as runner up.

Harry Redknapp was crowned King Of The Jungle while John Barrowman placed third.

 Earlier in the episode, Emily took part in her final Bushtucker Trial
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Earlier in the episode, Emily took part in her final Bushtucker TrialCredit: Rex Features

I'm A Celebrity fans admitted they were crying with laughter after Emily revealed hundreds of critters were "biting her nipples" during her final Bushtucker Trial.

The actress ripped off her trousers and started shaking out her bra after being released from the plastic dome which she had to place her head inside.

I'm A Celebrity finalist Emily Atack reacts to her most terrifying challenges
I'm A Celebrity final recap - Harry Redknapp is crowned jungle king, Emily Atack breaks down in tears while John Barrowman faces his toughest challenge yet

Emily bravely took on the trial which saw thousands of mealworms and crickets tipped inside the dome.

She also had a bucket of enormous spiders poured all over her head.

Emily squealed and screamed her way through the task, leaving viewers at home in hysterics.

She shouted: "'I need a glass of wine after this. They're biting me! They're biting my nipples!"

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