After weeks of gruelling challenges and nauseating Bushtucker Trials, the 2024 series of I’m a Celebrity is complete.
Oti Mabuse was the last contestant to be eliminated in the public vote on Saturday (7 December), leaving the three finalists, McFly’s Danny Jones, Coleen “Wagatha Christie” Rooney, and the pop-star-turned-priest Reverend Richard Coles to battle it out in the final episode on Sunday.
In early scenes during the finale, Rooney burst into tears in the Bush Telegraph, saying she was “so proud” to get this far in the competition.
After the trio endured the final Trial, “Towers of Terror”, it was announced that Coles had come in third place. As he left, he said the experience had been “flabbergasting”. That meant it was just Rooney and Jones as the final two.
Jones was then revealed as the winner, following in the footsteps of his bandmate Dougie Poynter, who was crowned King of the Jungle in 2011. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Danny told fans. “I gave my all in there, gave myself. And it’s a lovely feeling to be liked!”
Catch up on the episode below...
Key Points
- How much are the I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestants being paid?
- Coleen Rooney reunited with son after weeks
- Danny was candid about his mental health struggles on the show
Wayne and family urge fans to vote for Coleen
20:37 , Ellie Harrison“No matter what, you’ll always be our queen.”
Good luck to @ColeenRoo in the final tonight. We love you and are all proud of you. Always be our winner no matter what. Let’s vote to make Coleen Queen of the Jungle 👸🏻❤️
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) December 8, 2024
Vote here - https://t.co/tjeOdbRIP2 pic.twitter.com/9tS3eOUdgu
Star eliminated revealing final three in the ITV contest
09:57 , Maira ButtThree remaining contestants have made it through to the I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here final, as one of their campmates was elimated from the competition.
After taking part in the Celebrity Cyclone challenge, Oti Mabuse, Danny Jones, Richard Coles and Coleen Rooney got to spend some last moments together in the campsite on Saturday 7 December’s episode.
I’m a Celebrity star eliminated revealing three finalists in the contest
Coleen Rooney’s son’s hilarious first three words to I’m A Celeb star as family reunited in jungle
10:31 , Maira ButtColeen Rooney’s young son hilariously told his mother “Eww, you stink” as the I’m A Celebrity campmate was reunited with some of her family in the jungle.
The final six campmates all received visits from family and friends during Friday night’s episode (7 December) with Coleen getting a visit from her mother Colette.
I’m a Celeb odds: Who do the bookies think will win?
11:15 , Maira ButtThis year’s show has been a roller coaster, with many early favourites not making it through to the final. So, who do the bookies think will win tonight?
Oti Mabuse shares message after being last to be eliminated ahead of final tonight
11:45 , Maira ButtHow much are the I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestants being paid?
12:20 , Maira ButtThe reality TV juggernaut has been a fixture on screens since 2002 and, over the years, the amount of money paid to the participating contestants has exponentially increased.
This gap has widened even more in the last four years alone, with Noel Edmonds, the one-time highest-paid star, receiving £600,000 for what ended up being just one week in the jungle in 2019.
How Richard Coles became the loveliest I’m a Celebrity contestant ever
13:03 , Maira ButtThe former vicar may have been a late arrival, but he has quickly emerged as a fan (and camp) favourite. Could the ITV show elevate Coles from ‘Bordering National Trinket’ status to fully fledged national treasure? asks Annabel Nugent
How Richard Coles became the loveliest I’m a Celebrity contestant ever
Ant and Dec makes risque jokes about McFly star Danny Jones
13:42 , Maira ButtI’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! co-hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelley couldn’t help but make a few naughty jokes as the final four contestants arrived for the hugely anticipated Celebrity Cyclone challenge.
I’m a Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec makes risque jokes about Danny Jones
Watch: Wayne Rooney calls Coleen his ‘Queen’ in sweet video message with sons ahead of I’m A Celeb final
14:10 , Maira ButtIn an Instagram message posted on Sunday (8 December), the Plymouth manager sent a message of support to his wife, along with their two sons Kai, 15, and 10-year-old Klay.
Rooney said: “We’ve all been so proud of you and shown people who you really are.
“No matter what, you will be our Queen. We love you.”
Watch: Danny Jones screams in terror as snake slithers up his shorts
14:30 , Maira ButtMaura Higgins opens up about Pete Wicks relationship after leaving the I’m a Celeb jungle
14:50 , Maira ButtMaura Higgins has made a rare comment about her feelings for Pete Wicks.
The Love Island star, 34, admitted to kissing The Only Way Is Essex favourite, 36, during a recent episode of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and revealed she was missing him while in Australia.
Higgins, who was evicted from the ITV reality show three days before the final, was teased by Alison Hammond about the blossoming romance during a post elimination interview on This Morning.
I’m a Celebrity stars praised for ‘important’ discussion about postnatal depression
15:15 , Maira ButtMcFly star Jones, 38, reflected on his wife Georgia’s experience of childbirth, telling his fellow campmates: “Looking back now, she had postnatal depression. That is so hard and what made it harder was she didn’t know.”
“Seeing my wife go through that was kind of new,” he noted.
The musician and his wife, who was previously crowned Miss England, are parents to six-year-old son Cooper.
I’m a Celebrity stars praised for ‘important’ discussion about postnatal depression
In case you missed it: Danny Jones left emotional as he admits he had a panic attack on live TV
16:04 , Maira ButtThe 38-year-old singer from Bolton rose to fame for being a part of the band McFly, alongside Dougie Poynter, who won the show in 2011. Now a judge on The Voice, the musician revealed that he struggles with his mental health.
Speaking about his tattoos with Loose Women host Jane Moore on Wednesday night’s episode (20 November), he pointed to writing on his wrists that says “Don’t worry, be happy”.
He explained, “It’s because I’m always constantly worrying, but that’s what I’m working on.”
I’m a Celeb: Danny Jones left emotional as he admits he had a panic attack on live TV
I’m a Celeb: Who left last night and who’s in the final?
16:35 , Maira ButtI’m a Celebrity star eliminated revealing three finalists in the contest
Reverend Richard Coles shares heartwarming message ahead of final tonight
17:04 , Maira ButtCampmates were left with smiles as Coles made the touching speech.
In case you missed it: Danny Jones takes part in secret mission in penultimate episode
17:38 , Maira ButtTulisa responds after missing I’m a Celebrity show amid mysterious activity since elimination
18:15 , Maira ButtTulisa Contostavlos has responded after sparking mystery and intrigue after she failed to meet her former I’m a Celebrity campmate, Melvin Odoom after he was voted off of the show on Tuesday.
Tulisa, 36, was the third star to be voted off, having been eliminated by the public on Monday, after finding herself in the bottom two with dancer, Oti Mabuse.
However, the former X-Factor judges’s activity has raised eyebrows. Firstly, she deleted all of her social media posts about the show and was then absent when greeting Odoom as he returned to the hotel.
Tulisa responds after missing I’m a Celebrity show amid mysterious activity
In case you missed it: I’m a Celebrity’s Oti Mabuse hits back at body shamers
19:30 , Maira ButtThe dancer, 34, said that she gets “so many comments about [her] body” when she appears on TV, with some people criticising her weight.
Mabuse, who made Strictly Come Dancing history in 2020 when she became the only professional to win the show for two consecutive years, said that she found comments about weight gain particularly hard because she is “the healthiest [she’s] ever been”.
I’m a Celebrity’s Oti Mabuse hits back at cruel body shamers
How much are the I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestants being paid?
20:01 , Maira ButtThe reality TV juggernaut has been a fixture on screens since 2002 and, over the years, the amount of money paid to the participating contestants has exponentially increased.
This gap has widened even more in the last four years alone, with Noel Edmonds, the one-time highest-paid star, receiving £600,000 for what ended up being just one week in the jungle in 2019.
Danny Jones’ wife shows son’s funny reaction watching father in I’m A Celeb trial
20:27 , Maira ButtA sneak peek at tonight’s Trial
20:45 , Ellie HarrisonThe celebrities are so close to freedom, but first they need to take on the final Bushtucker Trial of the series: Towers of Terror.
Good luck Coleen, Danny and Richard. Close your eyes and think of England!!
It’s the final! 🌟
— I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) December 8, 2024
There’s sssomething ssspecial waiting for Coleen, Danny and Richard in the final Bushtucker Trial of the series.
Your King or Queen of the Jungle will be crowned tonight at 9pm! #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/rZXblRDmZD
Wayne and family share support for Coleen
21:04 , Ellie Harrison“No matter what happens, you’ll always be our queen.” Aw.
Good luck to @ColeenRoo in the final tonight. We love you and are all proud of you. Always be our winner no matter what. Let’s vote to make Coleen Queen of the Jungle 👸🏻❤️
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) December 8, 2024
Vote here - https://t.co/tjeOdbRIP2 pic.twitter.com/9tS3eOUdgu
Here we go - the finale has officially kicked off
21:06 , Ellie HarrisonTonight, the King or Queen of the Jungle will be crowned, following in the footsteps of last year’s winner Sam Thompson.
In the words of Dec, “huzzah!”
We will miss Oti’s dancing and cheer
21:10 , Ellie HarrisonThis is a bit of a recap of the events of last night, when Oti became the last contestant to be eliminated. Remember, tonight you’re voting for who you want to WIN, not who should get the boot.
For the record, Oti said she’s rooting for Danny!
Tears from Coleen!
21:11 , Ellie HarrisonColeen got emotional in the Bush Telegraph, saying: “Knowing that I have made it to the final makes me proud. I’m a proud mum, I’m a proud wife, I’m a proud daughter, it’s very rare that I’m proud of myself, so it means a lot. It’s very rare that I put myself first, so yeah these are happy tears!”
The celebs are taking on the ‘Towers of Terror'
21:15 , Ellie HarrisonEach of them will be loaded into a level where they will lie on their backs and be strapped down.
They have to guide the stars one by one down to one another to the very bottom of the tower, into the yellow win zone.
This is all to win a luxury final dinner... let’s see how they get on
‘Oh my word!'
21:17 , Ellie HarrisonI don’t think I’d be this polite if I was trapped in a box with snakes...
Are these the three loveliest finalists ever?
21:19 , Ellie HarrisonThey’re all winners, really.
Revvo, Rooney and a rockstar - name a more iconic trio 😌 #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/SHgTcU6j9H
— I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) December 8, 2024
Coleen was not a fan of those snakes
21:23 , Ellie Harrison“That was my first experience with snakes in the jungle,” she said. “They’re heavy.”
Ant replied: “That’s the most scared we’ve seen you in the past three weeks!”
ICYMI: Coleen shares Wayne’s embarrassing mishap at dinner with Beckhams
21:27 , Ellie HarrisonThe cold soup threw him off...
‘Oh it’s revooooolting!'
21:31 , Ellie HarrisonThat was Richard’s very appropriate reaction to being showered with fish guts. “We’re just using up everything we have left!” joked Dec... or Ant. Can’t quite remember...
Very into this pic of Richard and his new snake friend
21:36 , Ellie HarrisonWhat a meet-cute...
Final feast choices
21:41 , Ellie HarrisonAfter that excellent Trial performance, the celebs can have anything they want for dinner... so what are they opting for?
Danny is having a starter of mozzarella sticks with sweet chilli sauce, then a buttermilk chicken burger and chips for his main course, fresh cream profiteroles with warm Nutella sauce for dessert and a cold glass of beer for his drink.
Coleen is going for a starter of bruschetta, then spaghetti bolognese with flaky parmesan cheese and garlic bread for her main course, vodka for pudding (iconic) and a glass of French pale Provence rose for her drink.
And last but not least, Richard is digging into a starter of king prawn cocktail with salad, cottage pie with peas, carrots and gravy for his main course, fruit cake for dessert and Chablis Grand Cru for his drink.
“I’m gonna tuck into that food like a dirty filthy animal,” grinned Danny.
Richard on swapping Ibiza raves for the church
21:50 , Ellie Harrison“It was a Tuesday morning and I was on the Circle Line and I saw my face in the reflecton and thought, ‘I’ve got to get a grip,’” he said.
Read about why we reckon he might be the show’s nicest contestant, below...
How Richard Coles became the loveliest I’m a Celebrity contestant ever
In third place is.........
21:51 , Ellie HarrisonRichard!! What a sweetie.
My favourite Richard moment from the show was...
22:00 , Ellie Harrison... when he was chatting about “scissoring” to GK while apparently, allegedly, not knowing what it is.
Here’s a reminder:
I’m a Celebrity fans dumbstruck by GK Barry and Richard Coles’s risqué chat
Who would be Richard’s winner?
22:03 , Ellie Harrison“Both would be absolutely fantastic but I have a feeling it might be Coleen’s year,” said the Rev.
Richard, gone but never forgotten...
22:10 , Ellie HarrisonSome fans think he’s been robbed of the King of the Jungle title
rev richard will go down in history as one of the funniest most unexpected camp mates this show has had #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/R0rONFQNwE
— court 🕷🪽 (@thirlwclls) December 8, 2024
Danny’s reflecting on his time on the show now
22:17 , Ellie HarrisonDuring his time in the jungle, Danny’s been praised for his honesty about his mental health struggles, talking about his anxiety and the fact he’s been in therapy since he was 19.
He revealed he is “constantly worrying” and, at one point, described the nausea and increased heart rate he experienced during a panic attack he had while playing live on stage with McFly.
At another point, the singer was applauded by fans for having a candid discussion about postnatal depression with Coleen and Oti. Reflecting on his wife Georgia’s experience of childbirth, he told his fellow campmates: “Looking back now, she had postnatal depression. That is so hard and what made it harder was she didn’t know.”
Now it’s Coleen’s turn for her highlights
22:23 , Ellie HarrisonDuring her time Down Under, Rooney has been praised for her calm demeanour. She even kept her cool earlier this week when medics were called after a cockroach became trapped in her ear.
Rooney has also shared some heart to heart moments with her campmates. In one standout moment, Rooney, Jones and Oti opened up for a candid discussion about postnatal depression.
Rooney, who shares four children with her footballer husband Wayne, said that she “just threw [her]self on the bed sobbing” a few days after giving birth to eldest son Kai, now 15.
Elsewhere, the TV personality and wife of the former Manchester United striker openly discussed her private life with her campmates, admitting she rarely sees her husband, due to his new role as the manager of Plymouth Argyle, meaning their time apart in the jungle was not too different to their normal life.
Coleen says she’s enjoyed having her moment in the sun
22:28 , Ellie Harrison“The boys have been proud of their dad for so long... but now they can be proud of their mum. It’s my turn!”
Voting has now closed!
22:30 , Ellie HarrisonIn just a few minutes, after the break, the 2024 winner will be announced! Danny’s been the favourite for a while, but can cool, calm Coleen beat him to the throne?
And the winner is........
22:35 , Ellie HarrisonAfter more than 10 million votes, the winner has been decided. It’s Danny! Congrats to the King of the Jungle
Lots of tears from Danny!
22:37 , Ellie HarrisonSam Thompson, last year’s winner, has come to give him the crown of flowers. That was lovely.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Danny told fans. “I gave my all in there, gave myself. And it’s a lovely feeling to be liked!”
Read more about Danny’s win and his time on the show
22:44 , Ellie HarrisonDanny was the favourite to win, and he’s followed in the footsteps of his bandmate Dougie Poynter, who was crowned King of the Jungle in 2011.
That’s it from us tonight
22:53 , Ellie HarrisonThanks for following along with all the antics! One final story from us on fan disappointment about the Rev coming third...
We echo viewers when they say “Thank you, Father.” You’ve given us a great few weeks of television.
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