Reality star Sam Thompson is crowned King Of The Jungle: I’m A Celebrity fan favourite says ‘all my dreams have come true’ as he beats boxing legend Tony Bellew in the final two after politician Nigel Farage finished third

I’m A Celebrity’s Sam Thompson has been crowned King Of The Jungle as he beat Tony Bellew who finished in second place.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, has been the bookies favourite to win for the past couple of weeks after proving popular with ITV viewers.

Sam jumped into the arms of runner-up Tony when hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced the results, before admitting he was ‘overwhelmed’.

He said: ‘I’m really overwhelmed, I didn’t think I’d even be invited on the show. I don’t know what to say.’

Asked what he had to say to those who had voted for him, he tearfully said: ‘I’m so grateful, thank you so much. I’ve dreamed of doing this show for years and years and you’ve made a boy’s dream come true.’

I’m A Celebrity’s Sam Thompson has been crowned King Of The Jungle as he beat Tony Bellew who finished in second place

The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, has been the bookies favourite to win for the past couple of weeks after proving popular with ITV viewers

Sam jumped into the arms of runner-up Tony when hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec lan Donnelly announced the results, before admitting he was ‘overwhelmed’

Tony wasn’t too disappointed to have finished second as he felt his new friend was a more than worthy winner.

He said: ’10 days ago, I knew. I knew when I first met him, I’ve never met a person like him… He deserves it more than anything and I couldn’t be happier.’

Sam had been open about being a superfan of the show and admitted it was ‘100 times’ better than he had expected it to be.

Interviewed alongside Tony ahead of the result, he was asked if it had lived up to his expectations and said: ‘It did so much more, I’ve never been so shocked in my life, times 100 everything, the little moments are the best moments as well. 

‘My favourite time in the entire jungle was when Snake Rock came back and we had the entire family back together… The vibe was so amazing and I thought, ‘I don’t think I’ve ever been as happy as I am now.’ ‘

Meanwhile, boxer Tony admitted he had found life in camp ‘very, very difficult’ so was thankful for his friendships with Sam and JLS singer Marvin Humes.

He said: ‘You’re alone with your own thoughts and my mind isn’t the best, it wasn’t easy. It was very very difficult and you think to yourself, ‘What am I doing here?’

‘I definitely think I was put here to be around Sam and get to know him, Marvin was a huge part of it as well, I can’t believe he’s not sitting here.

He said: ‘I’m really overwhelmed, I didn’t think I’d even be invited on the show. I don’t know what to say’

Asked what he had to say to those who had voted for him, he tearfully said: ‘I’m so grateful, thank you so much’

‘Everyone was amazing… I know this is called ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ but I’m not one of them, a celebrity and no one felt like a celebrity, they were just normal. It’s the first time in my life I’ve sat with a bunch of strangers and just thought, ‘You’re all sound people’. ‘

Earlier in the evening, Nigel Farage was announced to have come third and admitted he was ‘absolutely thrilled’ to have done so.

He said: ‘I’m not surprised [too be third], I’m absolutely thrilled..’

Asked about being a divisive figure, the former politician admitted he hoped he had shown his ‘human’ side.

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Sam couldn’t believe his ears as he was announced as the show’s winner, admitting that the situation was a ‘dream come true’ to him.

Speaking on Sam’s win, Tony said: ‘Listen, ten days ago, I knew when I first met him. I’ve never met anyone like him in my life. He deserves it more than anyone.’

Nigel Farage finished the show in third place and was greeted by his ‘secret’ girlfriend Laure Ferrari on the jungle bridge.

The former UKIP leader, 59, made it to the final three campmates, finishing in the same place as fellow politician Matt Hancock who took part last year.

During the final, Nigel faced his biggest fear yet as he took on the final Bushtucker Trial of the series during Sunday night’s episode.

After managing 23 days in camp, Nigel spoke to Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly about his jungle journey.

Tony wasn’t too disappointed to have finished second as he felt his new friend was a more than worthy winner

The whole cast turned up to watch Sam be crowned the winner of the show

Speaking about his journey, Nigel said: ‘Because I had time to do it, 60 next birthday and I’m going to reach an age where I won’t be able to do it [the show]. Very pleased I did it, I did my best to show no fear at all, I gave you nothing.

‘I’m not surprised. I’m absolutely thrilled. Not everyone likes the stuff I campaigned for but no matter what people think I mucked in, threw myself into camp. But if you asked me would I do it again, I think I probably would!

‘Obviously there were people there with different views but I did think I managed to persuade them that we can respect the right to have different views. We had proper debates, no screaming, no big fall outs and I hope they understand.

‘The different backgrounds, different ages was a delight. I learnt that I can control fear in a way that I didn’t even know that I could.’

Nigel made his first public appearance with his girlfriend Lauren Ferrari as she greeted the politician on his exit out of I’m A Celebrity.

Upon hearing his exit, fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter to discuss Nigel coming in third place, penning he has been ‘fantastic’ on the show.

Congratulating Nigel, viewers wrote: ‘Say what you want, Nigel Farage has been a fantastic contestant.

Nigel faced his biggest fear yet as he took on the final Bushtucker Trial of the 2023 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! series on Sunday night

Upon hearing his exit, fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter to discuss Nigel coming in third place, penning he has been ‘fantastic’ on the show

The former politician took part in Panic Pit in the hope to win the three finalists desserts, himself a drink and a treat

Nigel made it to the final three on Saturday night alongside former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, and boxer Tony Bellew, 41, after This Morning’s Josie Gibson was voted out by the public

After managing 23 days in camp, Nigel spoke to Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly about his jungle journey

‘Regardless of who he is etc. Nigel Farage has been a great camp mate’.

‘I will never agree with Nigel Farage’s political views but think him going on #I’mACeleb will have changed peoples perceptions of him’.

‘Our King of the Jungle. Congratulations’

‘I was very impressed with Nigel Farage in the jungle. I think he came across as quite a sound guy’. 

The politician took part in Panic Pit in the hope to win the three finalists desserts, himself a drink and a treat. 

Nigel made it to the final three on Saturday night alongside former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, and boxer Tony Bellew, 41, after This Morning’s Josie Gibson was voted out by the public. 

During the terrifying trial, Nigel had to remain in the pit for the duration of time and was joined by snakes. 

Ant explained: ‘This is Panic Pit. For every two minutes you stay down there you win a star. Five stars on offer so that’s 10 minutes in total. But of course, you’re not going to be alone down there.’

Dec added: ‘The first three stars are for desserts for camp. The fourth star is for your drink, the fifth star is for your treat.’

As it began, Ant said: ‘You’ve got company now, Nigel.’

Tony and Sam were watching on as Nigel attempted to win them something sweet for dinner. 

Sam said: ‘Oh, it’s a snake!’

Checking in on Nigel half way through his time, Dec asked: ‘Are you OK Nigel?’

Nigel replied: ‘Yeah, fine thanks, having a lovely time.’

Towards the end of the final trial of the series, the lights went out leaving the former UKIP leader in complete darkness. 

After he earned the star for his drink, Nigel said: ‘Bloody lovely.’

Once the time was up Nigel managed to complete the Trial with a full house earning all five stars.

Nigel made it to the final three on Saturday night alongside former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson , 31, and boxer Tony Bellew, 41, after This Morning’s Josie Gibson was voted out 

During the terrifying trial, Nigel had to remain in the pit for the duration of time and was joined by snakes before the lights were switched off 

Once the time was up Nigel managed to complete the Trial with a full house earning all five stars for the campmates desserts, drink and treat

He said: ‘I didn’t flinch!’

Winning all five stars in his final challenge had seen him enjoy a starter of tuna sashimi, roasted duck and fine red wine for his main, and an apple tart with cream for dessert. 

Earlier in the ITV show, Sam and Tony took on separate trials to win starters, main courses, drinks and treats. 

Tony took on the first trial of the day, Stakeout, to win the first three starters for their last meal in the jungle. 

Ant explained: ‘This is ‘Stakeout’. You’re going to be strapped down to the giant plate and you must stay on it and endure the jungle critters that will join you on there.

‘For every two minutes you manage to stay on the plate that’s a star up for grabs.’

Dec added: ‘The first three stars you win are for starters for you and your other campmates. The fourth is for your drink of choice tonight and the fifth is for a very special treat for yourself.’

As soon as the trial started, Tony shouted: ‘Why am I picked for this? This is a joke.’

However, he managed to face the critters and earn all the stars. 

Sam took on the second trial, Bonanza, to win the main course for the other celebrities. 

Meanwhile Tony took on the first trial of the day, Stakeout, to win the final three starters for their last meal in the jungle

Sam took on the second trial, Bonanza, a eating trial where he had to eat witchetty grub, camel toe, pig’s vagina and a camel’s penis

Facing the eating trial, he was presented with five dishes, the first being a witchetty grub which he didn’t even hesitate to eat. 

Next up, Sam had to eat a section of camel’s toe to win Tony’s main course before facing a fish eye and a scorpion.

To earn his drink the radio presenter had to eat a pig’s vagina, Sam said: ‘I don’t think I can do that one…’

To encourage the reality star, the others started singing JLS’s Everybody In Love to try and help Sam through it. 

Completing his final trial of the series, Sam faced a camel’s penis, Nigel encouraged his: ‘Don’t look at it, just do it.’ 

Sam earned all five stars meaning the finalists got to enjoy a three course meal with a drink and a treat for their last night in the jungle. 

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