I’m A Celebrity 2024 UPDATES: Danny Jones crowned King of the Jungle – but big winner is Coleen Rooney with £1m TV deal
DANNY Jones has been crowned King of the Jungle on this year's I'm A Celebrity – but Coleen Rooney could be the real winner.
Ant and Dec announced the news that Danny had beaten Coleen after a whopping 10 million votes were cast to determine the winner.
But the WAG could outflank the McFly star after reports she is poised to sign a £1million TV deal after leaving the I’m A Celebrity jungle.
Pop star Jones is also being courted by ITV bosses for big new shows, insiders have revealed.
Read our I'm A Celebrity 2024 final live blog below for the latest news and updates...
GK Barry breaks silence after I'm A Celeb exit
GK Barry and fellow campmate Allan Halsall got the boot on December 6 and narrowly missed out on a spot in the final four.
The fan-favourite TikToker since took to her Instagram to thank the fans for the support.
She posted a selfie with a short caption, saying: "I'M FREE.
"Thank you to every single one of you for all of your support, I'm feeling so overwhelmed (in a good way) so I'm going to take my time getting back on here but I can't express how grateful I am."
Coleen's mum reveals details of the tearful camp reunion
Coleen Rooney's mum Colette, has spoken about meeting her daughter in the jungle, and how Coleen is worried what viewers think of her.
She took grandsons Kit, eight and Cass, six, to visit their mum at camp, and says what her daughter asked her, "broke her heart".
The finalists share their feelings ahead of the show's ending
During the latest episode, the four finalists have gathered around the campfire to share their thoughts and feelings on the entire journey.
Richard Coles said: "I've had a great time, I've loved it. And even the tough stuff, looking back, I know I'll have loved the whole thing."
Coleen Rooney said: " These last few days have made it for me to say I actually have really enjoyed it."
Danny Jones added: "It's just been more fun, hasn't it? As we've gone on."
Oti takes a swipe at a campmate who swerved chores
Oti Mabuse was the latest celeb to leave the show but before her departure, she looked back at her journey with Unpacked host Sam Thompson.
During a round of quick-fire questions, Oti was asked to name the campmate "most likely to avoid chores".
She replied: "Out of all of them? Maura [Higgins]."
Even Sam, 32, appeared surprised, replying: "Wow, nobody saw that one coming!"
Who is Rev Richard Coles?
Richard was born in Northamptonshire on March 26, 1962, and studied theology at King's College London.
Richard found fame as a member of The Communards, which he formed in 1984 alongside his friend Jimmy Somerville.
They formed the band in 1984 after Jimmy left Bronski Beat.
Richard lived a rock 'n' roll lifestyle and admitted to keeping a separate bank account purely to pay his drug dealer.
He said: “How much have I spent on drugs in my life?
"Well, more than a clergyman should.”
After attending a mass at St Albans church in central London in 1990, he said he was "suddenly inspired with a new found faith".
In June 2023, Richard revealed on ITV's Lorraine that he has found love again.
His new partner is actor Richard Cant, son of the late actor and children’s TV presenter Brian Cant.
Who is Danny Jones?
Danny Jones is a musician from Bolton, Greater Manchester.
He was a founding member of the band McFly, alongside Tom Fletcher.
After placing an advert in NME magazine, the pair recruited Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter.
He has been performing with the band since 2003, with their first album, Room On The Third Floor, released in 2004.
Their first two singles – 5 Colours In Her Hair and Obviously – topped the charts, a feat they achieved five more times with All About You, I’ll Be OK, Don’t Stop Me Now, Star Girl, and Baby’s Coming Home.
McFly continue to release music and even formed the supergroup McBusted with Matt Willis and James Bourne from Busted for one-album released in 2014.
Bushtucker Trials lookback: Terrifying Teddy Bear Picnic
Credit: REX In the sixth and the most disgusting trial of the season, ex-Love Islander Maura, 33, faced snacks including a goat’s testicle, cow teats and bull’s penis.
Rev Richard Coles, 62, gagged on blended fermented herring.
They had already bagged six portions of burgers and hot dogs for campmates by keeping up the charade of living in squalor in the Jungle Junkyard.
As the ten other celebs watched and laughed, the pair won the remaining six portions for a slap-up junk food buffet.
Bushtucker Trials lookback: Dean McCullough and Sinister Sarcophagus
Credit: Rex The first public vote saw Dean McCullough take on Sinister Sarcophagus.
The trial involved him being put in a Egyptian coffin which was slowly filled with sand.
Dean was heard screaming "this is hell" as a series of bugs were poured in at the top, scuttling around his head, starting with meal worms.
Yet it was the wet sand being poured in the bottom of the tomb which got in his head - setting off his fear of confined spaces.
After answering two questions correctly, Dean then shouted out the exit pass word "I'm A Celebrity ... get me out of here" to see him released from the Sinister Sarcophagus.
After he emerged from the tomb he burst into tears and told hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly "I can't move my legs"
A lookback at the Bushtucker Trials of the season
Credit: Rex The latest season of I'm A Celebrity kicked off strong with the first gruesome trial taking place as soon as campmates set foot in camp.
Two celebs had to take on the first trial, the Mausoleum of Misery, which involved being locked in chambers and looking at tiles on the floor which contained hints for codes to unlock five padlocks.
It was decided by team leaders Tulisa and Alan Halsall that Danny Jones and would take on the trial.
The pair managed to secure four stars, but Barry was left disappointed with his performance.
What are the Bushtucker Trials?
The gruesome challenges are given to the celebs in order to win food for the camp.
Over I'm A Celebrity's two decades on screens, the Bushtucker Trials have produced heart-stopping and disgusting moments.
From eating bugs, to being buried alive, every year the tasks have been made harder and harder.
The more stars that are won during a Bushtucker Trial, the more food the hungry campers will get.
The gruesome trials are voted for by the public and usually involve just one camp-mate, but sometimes they go in pairs.
ITV teases the final episode in a short sneak peak
In a sneak peak to tonight's episode, the final three can be seen taking on a Bushtucker trial to win a dinner banquet for their last meal at the camp.
In a short clip, Ant and Dec asked the contestants how they were feeling before the challenge began.
Danny was heard nervously laughing before saying: "This is sketchy, mate!"
The trio can be seen strapped in a box one under the other as snakes start crawling around them whilst they try to collect stars in ten minutes.
Coleen Rooney was dubbed a 'warrior' by the show hosts
In the epic challenge, Richard was the first to try and get to his star, followed by Oti and then it was Coleen's turn.
The WAG ran all the way to her spot, but unfortunately lost a star and had to go back.
She managed to retrieve it and then it was Danny's turn to take over.
The four managed to successfully obtain all four stars.
Ant was very impressed with Coleen and dubbed her a "warrior".
Coleen confessed: “It reminded me of a sunny day in the Rooney back garden! Slip and slide.”
Who is Oti Mabuse?
Oti Mabuse is a professional dancer who rose to fame on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.
She was born in Pretoria, South Africa, on August 8, 1990, but unlike many of the show's pro dancers, she did not start her path to professional dancing from a young age.
Oti studied civil engineering at university before embarking on a dancing career, following in the footsteps of her sister Motsi — nine years her senior — who is a professional ballroom dancer.
Who are the finalists?
The show started off with a batch of 12 stars all living it up in the Aussie jungle.
Here's who's still on the ITV reality show:
- Coleen Rooney - Leading WAG who is known for Wagatha Christie and being married to footy ace Wayne Rooney.
- Danny Jones - McFly star.
- Rev. Richard Coles - Celebrity vicar.
Fans left stunned at the last elimination results
Shortly after Oti's departure, fans took to social media to express their surprise at the results of the voting.
One person wrote: " Oti is multi-woman. Kind, positive, caring and fun. Just a beautiful person. Gutted she isn’t in the final. Deserved to be there."
Another one added: " No way!!! I really thought Oti would be in the final!!! Only 1 episode left but I’m gonna miss her."
A third person wrote: " Really could listen to Oti all night. So sad she’s not in the final. Very proud of you Oti regardless."
Who left the show in Saturday's episode?
Ant and Dec announced in Saturday's episode that Oti Mabuse had been voted out after 22 days in the jungle.
They then chatted to the Strictly Star in the studio and looked back at her journey in the show.
Oti told the hosts: "I expected to just be nervous the whole time but I think when you're in there my goal became to be focused and get the job done because it's so important for us to eat.
"LIke, calm down, it's not about you, feed the kids!"
She continued: "You come out a stronger and different person.
"We cried a lot. I didn't know I was a crier."
Who is Oti Mabuse?
Oti Mabuse is a professional dancer who rose to fame on BBC One‘s Strictly Come Dancing.
She was born in Pretoria, South Africa, on August 8, 1990, but unlike many of the show’s pro dancers, she did not start her path to professional dancing from a young age.
Oti studied civil engineering at university before embarking on a dancing career, following in the footsteps of her sister Motsi — nine years her senior — who is a professional ballroom dancer.
Who are tomorrow’s finalists?
The show started off with a batch of 12 stars all living it up in the Aussie jungle.
Here’s who’s still on the ITV reality show:
- Coleen Rooney – Leading WAG who is known for Wagatha Christie and being married to footy ace Wayne Rooney.
- Oti Mabuse – Former Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing On Ice judge.
- Danny Jones – McFly star.
- Rev. Richard Coles – Celebrity vicar.
What time is the final?
The final will air at 9pm on Sunday on ITV.
Four finalists remain and will all be staking their claim to be crowned this year's winner.
Tough watch
Finalist Colleen Rooney was last night trying not to vomit after being handed a fishbowl of crocodile anus to drink.
She was presented with the grim and blended concoction for the latest Bushtucker Trial - Dreaded Dregs.
I'm A Celebrity winners list - 2022 – Jill Scott
Jill Scott’s win in 2022 was her second big victory that year, as she had also won the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy for England that summer.
She won the public over with her humour and demonstrated her bravery in the Bushtucker Trials.
Jill will be remembered for overcoming her fear of heights to win stars for her camp.
Who won I'm a Celebrity 2023?
Sam Thompson was crowned the winner of I'm a Celebrity 2023 during the series' final episode.
The reality TV star, who had been a favourite to win, was overcome with emotion as he chatted to hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in his interview.
He said: "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."
Thompson was greeted by his close friend and podcast co-host, TOWIE star Pete Wicks, as he left the jungle.
His girlfriend, Love Island star Zara McDermott, later posted a video to her Instagram showing the moment she watched as he was crowned the winner.
Father's grief
Brave boxing great Barry McGuigan says he is 100 per cent sure his late daughter Danika was with him in the jungle.
The Irish fighter, 63, choked up as he spoke about her on Thursday after being evicted in the public vote.
He told The Sun: “It was the saddest thing that’s ever happened to me and my wife. We’ll never recover from that.
“I can’t explain to you how sad it’s been for us for the last five years.
“She was with me in there. She watched the show regularly.
“I probably wouldn’t have got as far as I did without her being with me and I know she travels everywhere with me.
“I believe that 100 per cent. And we’ll see each other again sometime.”
He added: “I think about Nika all the time. She would have loved to have seen me on this show. She would have been so proud of me, I know that.
“I know she was responsible for me getting into this. I just know she was.”
Viewers smell a rat
I'M A Celebrity viewers have accused show bosses of 'favouring' two campmates in a bid to 'fix' the competition.
Fans of the ITV show were left claiming the stars were given 'extra air time' during the family reunion special.
Both Danny Jones and Coleen Rooney were paid a visit by their sons in the jungle and cried as they hugged them for the first time in more than three weeks.
McFly star Danny was first up with a surprise appearance from his six-year-old son Cooper and his wife Georgia.
Coleen was later left gobsmacked after finding her mum Colette sat in the Leaders' Lodge thrones.
Moments later, her youngest sons Kit, eight, and six-year-old Cass came strolling out from between the trees.
In comparison, Coronation Street star Alan Halsall sat on a rock in a clearing for a chat with his brother, while GK Barry briefly spoke to her mum by the rock pool.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan complained: "Why does Danny get 2 visitors and twice as long as anyone else…or twice the airtime? Come on @ITV youre over egging the Danny to win fix #ImACeleb."
Another added: "I know it's petty but I don't like that Danny & Coleen got more than one family member go in... Feels biased. I bet they make the top 2."
Who is Danny Jones?
Danny Jones is a musician from Bolton, Greater Manchester.
He was a founding member of the band McFly, alongside Tom Fletcher.
After placing an advert in NME magazine, the pair recruited Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter.
He has been performing with the band since 2003, with their first album, Room On The Third Floor, released in 2004.
Their first two singles - 5 Colours In Her Hair and Obviously - topped the charts, a feat they achieved five more times with All About You, I'll Be OK, Don't Stop Me Now, Star Girl, and Baby's Coming Home.
McFly continue to release music and even formed the supergroup McBusted with Matt Willis and James Bourne from Busted for one-album released in 2014.