As I'm A Celebrity 2025 prepares to crown another jungle royalty, we look back at every memorable winner who has earned the coveted title since the show's inception. The popular ITV reality series has captivated British audiences for over two decades, creating unforgettable moments and launching careers.
The Complete Jungle Royalty Roll Call
From the very first series in 2001 to the most recent 2024 champion, 23 celebrities have claimed the jungle crown. Each winner has brought their unique personality to the Australian outback (and occasionally Wales), facing terrifying Bushtucker Trials and forming unexpected friendships along the way.
The 2024 series saw McFly's Danny Jones crowned King of the Jungle after winning over viewers with his endearing personality and positive attitude. He narrowly beat WAG Coleen Rooney in the final, with other notable contestants including professional dancer Oti Mabuse and actor Alan Halsall.
Recent Jungle Champions Making Their Mark
In 2023, Sam Thompson captured the nation's hearts as he openly discussed his ADHD journey and formed strong bonds with fellow campmates including Tony Bellew, who finished as runner-up. The Made In Chelsea star's emotional vulnerability and infectious energy proved to be a winning combination.
The 2022 series produced one of the most popular winners in recent memory when England footballer Jill Scott claimed the crown. The Lionesses star beat Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner and controversial politician Matt Hancock, demonstrating her natural warmth and competitive spirit throughout the series.
Danny Miller, the Emmerdale actor, triumphed in 2021 by beating Coronation Street's Simon Gregson. His final Bush Tucker Trial saw him bravely sitting under a transparent helmet filling with creepy crawlies - a truly worthy jungle champion.
Memorable Winners Through the Years
The 2020 series marked a significant change as the show moved from Australia to Wales due to COVID restrictions. Giovanna Fletcher made history as the first Queen of the Castle, beating radio presenter Jordan North in the final.
Football manager Harry Redknapp became one of the show's most beloved winners in 2018, charming the nation with his football stories, devotion to his wife Sandra, and unexpected love of jam roly-poly.
Other standout winners include Scarlett Moffatt (2016), whose victory catapulted her television career, and Stacey Solomon (2010), who has remained a household favourite since her jungle triumph.
The early years produced iconic winners like Kerry Katona (2003), who shone despite the Katie Price and Peter Andre romance dominating headlines, and Phil Tufnell (2002), whose victory launched his successful television career.
Looking Ahead to I'm A Celebrity 2025
With the 2025 series promising major changes to Bush Tucker Trials and reportedly making conditions tougher for campmates, the next winner will need to demonstrate exceptional resilience and personality to join this prestigious list of jungle royalty.
Bookies have already identified early favourites including Angry Ginge, Tom Read Wilson, and Aitch, but as previous series have shown, the jungle often produces unexpected winners who capture the public's imagination in surprising ways.
As Ant and Dec prepare to welcome a new batch of celebrities into camp, one thing remains certain: the winner will join an exclusive club of jungle champions who have endured everything from snake-filled boxes to eating kangaroo testicles to claim their crown.
