Viewers all saying same thing after I’m a Celebrity winner crowned
I’m A Celeb viewers all in agreement on Sunday night after former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle.
The 31-year-old was picked by viewers to win the Ant and Dec hosted programme ahead of retired boxer Tony Bellew and controversial politician Nigel Farage.
While many had the bookies favourite picked to win the 23rd season of the ITV reality show, Sam appeared shocked when his name was read out.
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I’m A Celeb viewers all in agreement on Sunday night after former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle. Photo: ITV.
Immediately leaping into Tony’s arm, Sam expressed his surprise to Ant and Dec as he followed in the likes of Kian Egan, Stacy Solomon and Kerry Katona’s footsteps.
‘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,’ he said.
The 31-year-old was picked by I’m A Celeb viewers to win the Ant and Dec programme ahead of retired boxer Tony Bellew and controversial politician Nigel Farage. Photo: ITV.
Despite the show’s previous winner normally presenting the victor with their crown, former England footballer Jill Scott was nowhere to be seen, leaving This Morning’s Josie Gibson tasked with presenting Sam with his award.
Those watching at home flocked to Twitter following the result to congratulate the seemingly universally-loved Sam on his win.
One person said: ‘There is nobody who deserves first place more than Sam Thompson #ImACeleb.’
Another added: ‘The friendship between Sam and Tony has really been amazing to see. This is such a fantastic final 2 to be sat at that table #ImACeleb.’
Infectious energy, non-stop entertainment and unlimited hugs! 🤩 TV star Sam bounces home as your 2023 King of the Jungle! 👑 #ImACeleb
pic.twitter.com/LeC1jRSGIe— I'm A Celebrity… (@imacelebrity) December 10, 2023
While someone joked: ‘ITV if you don’t commission Sam and Tony’s UK road trip where they just travel up and down the country doing fun things immediately #ImACeleb.’
It was a hectic final for Sam, who was shown earlier in the episode taking part in his final Bushtucker trial, which seen him eating horrifying items.
Sam managed to eat a grub, a camel’s toe, a fish eye, a scorpion, a pig’s vagina and a camel’s penis to bring all the stars back to camp.
As a reward for his determination, Sam got to have a final meal of prawns with bread and salted butter, a wagyu steak with bernaise sauce, chips and greens and a dessert of sticky toffee pudding with two scoops of vanilla ice-cream.
