I’m A Celeb 2023 Coming Out LIVE — Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks back in London as fans tune in to behind-the-scenes show
SAM Thompson and his best mate Pete Wicks touched down at Heathrow airport yesterday after his I'm A Celebrity win.
The Made In Chelsea star looked delighted as he was reunited with his other half Zara McDermott.
The former Love Island star, who recently took part in BBC's Strictly, was ready and waiting for her man with a bunch of colourful balloons.
One said, "Welcome home", while another stated, "I love you".
The scenes came as I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Coming Out returned to our screens, bringing fans behind-the-scenes clips from after the show.
Viewers got to see what happened after this year's series wrapped, including a duet at the wrap party between Sam and his JLS pal Marvin Humes.
Read our live blog for the latest news and updates...
How to catch up on the Coming Out show
If you missed last night's action there is no need to fear.
Simply head over to ITVX to stream the I'm A Celeb Coming Out special.
You can also watch the whole 2023 series on the streaming service.
Nigel Farage refuses to rule out political comeback
Nigel Farage has refused to rule out a return to British politics following his stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle.
Farage was quizzed on Good Morning Britain on whether he had used his time on I’m A Celeb to groom the public for his political comeback.
He said: “I am looking at a conservative party that is effectively in shambles. Rishi is a lame duck walking.
“As to whether I have a future in politics I have no idea right at this moment. What I will say is ‘never say never’.”
Nigel Farage's partner breaks silence on I'm A Celeb injury
While waiting for her partner to leave the jungle, Laure Ferrari injured her arm and was pictured wearing a sling.
On tonight's Coming Out show she finally addressed what happened to her stricken limb.
Nigel's partner explained: "So I spent my first day in a hospital. I decided to go surfing and I had a bit of an incident."
Fans hail ‘greatest contestant ever’ Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson won the hearts of the nation during his time in jungle and it’s safe to say fans think he deserved his I’m A Celeb victory.
One X user wrote: “SAM’S THE KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!! MOST DESERVING WINNER EVER!!!”
While another added: “There is nobody who deserves first place more than Sam Thompson.”
And a third said: “No one has ever carried a season like Sam, there’s an argument to be had that he’s the show’s greatest contestant ever.”
Marvin Humes in bits as he’s finally reunited with his 3 kids on I'm A Celebrity Coming Out
JLS icon Marvin Humes was pictured breaking down as he was reunited with his three children after a month in the jungle.
The heartwarming moment saw the popstar in floods of tears as he finally spoke to them after almost a month of zero contact.
Fans got an inside peek during the show's annual Coming Out show.
All I’m A Celeb winners revealed
Here is a comprehensive list of every I’m A Celeb winner since the show launched:
- 2023 – Sam Thompson
- 2023 All Stars – Myleene Klass
- 2022 – Jill Scott
- 2021 – Danny Miller
- 2020 – Giovanna Fletcher
- 2019 – Jacqueline Jossa
- 2018 – Harry Redknapp
- 2017 – Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo
- 2016 – Scarlett Moffatt
- 2015 – Vicky Pattison
- 2014 – Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty
- 2013 – Kian Egan
- 2012 – Charlie Brooks
- 2011 – Dougie Poynter
- 2010 – Stacey Solomon
- 2009 – Gino D’Acampo
- 2008 – Joe Swash
- 2007 – Christopher Biggins
- 2006 – Matt Willis
- 2005 – Carol Thatcher
- Winter 2004 – Joe Pasquale
- Jan 2004 – Kerry Katona
- 2003 – Phil Tufnell
- 2002 – Tony Blackburn
Awkward reunion
Nigel Farage's girlfriend Laure Ferrari has broken her silence after their 'awkward' reunion in Australia.
The couple's body language was picked apart when Nigel eventually left the jungle and was greeted by Laure on the bridge.
But in last night's Coming Out show, Laure revealed that she had injured her arm while enjoying a spot of surfing.
The French politician's arm was in the sling at the time, which could explain hers and former UKIP leader Nigel's odd embrace.
Danielle's dunny dilemma
Danielle Harold made a confession in last night's Coming Out show.
The former EastEnders star admitted to her campmates that she'd been having toilet trouble since leaving the jungle.
While relaxing by the pool of their swish five star hotel, Danielle told Nick Pickard and Nella Rose that she had been forgetting to flush the loo.
Danielle had got so used to doing her business in the camp's composting loo that she had left 'floaters' (in Nick's words, FYI) in her hotel toilet by mistake.
Out of control
Food critic Grace Dent returned to I'm A Celeb for the series' Coming Out show.
Grace had to leave camp early on medical grounds and she hinted that she had been struggling to cope with jungle life.
In a video filmed after her early exit, the star said she found it difficult 'sharing a sleeping space' with people she wouldn't usually - including Nigel Farage.
Grace also admitted she didn't like having any "control" and the fact there was "nowhere to hide".
Mummy's boy
Josie Gibson's son Reggie has melted fans' hearts following their sweet reunion Down Under.
The This Morning star was shown hugging her five-year-old boy for the first time in three weeks during I'm A Celebrity's Coming Out show last night.
And viewers loved the adorable scenes. So cute.
Scrub up nicely
All the campmates looked thrilled to see a bath after leaving the I'm A Celebrity jungle.
The contestants were pretty much all told by their loved ones that they 'stank' during last night's Coming Out show.
After scrubbing up, the gang reunited for the series' wrap party, with Nigel donning a smart suit and tie and Josie wearing a gorgeous black dress.
Our insider says the bash was a champers and nibbles affair and viewers of the behind-the-scenes reunion show were even treated to a JLS mash up.
Well, a mash up between Marvin and Sam. It really does appear JLS has found a new member...
Name game
Unless you're a fan of Celebrity Gogglebox, you may have been unaware of Fred Sirieix's fiancée's name until the Coming Out show.
Fred was seen being greeted on the bridge by his bride-to-be after his jungle exit before they returned to their 5* hotel together.
But viewers of the show were left amazed when her name flashed up on the screen as Fruitcake.
Sharing their shock online, one viewer wrote on X - formerly Twitter: "'Fruitcake,' hahaha did I hear her name right?!"
Yes, you did indeed. Although Fruitcake is actually her nickname. The couple have never revealed her real name.
Daddy's back
JLS star Marvin Humes broke down in tears during the Coming Out show as he spoke to his kids for the first time in three weeks.
The dad-of-three reunited with his little ones in an adorable video call alongside his proud wife Rochelle.
But as his daughter's voice began to crack with emotion, his did too.
Swooning on X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer posted: "Absolutely love Marvin and Rochelle, such a lovely couple and who have got beautiful kids."
Cat call
Sam Thompson has left fans giggling after he was shown reuniting with his pet cats in the Coming Out show.
The King Of The Jungle jumped straight on the phone to his pedigree pets after his win for a video call catchup.
Sam even appeared to shed some tears as he chatted to Albus and Cedric – and viewers found it both hilarious and endearing.
One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Sam crying over his cats, relatable hun x.”
The real reunion
Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes' reunion was what we were all waiting for, as it meant an actual JLS collab.
The lads performed the JLS hit Everybody In Love at the wrap party for real, with a proper microphone, to their campmates.
They were all singing along, with the exception of Josie who didn't appear to know the words.
Is JLS about to become a five-piece?
Wrap party
By all accounts, this year's wrap party was actually rather tame.
In fact, our insiders revealed the stars were all tucked up in bed by 11pm.
And I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin even gave it a swerve and headed back to the UK early.
Wild...
Plug wars
Tony's wife Rachael was still harping on about the electric toothbrush charger when he got back to the hotel.
Perhaps she realised he needed it more than her after spending a couple of weeks in the jungle.
They all "stink", which may well go for their breath too.
Total fibs
Ant and Dec are total fibbers. They did NOT predict Sam to be the winner!
The lads recorded an Instagram Live after the final aired and neither had him down for first place in their envelopes.
They both said Josie would be crowned Queen Of The Jungle.
Brexit dig
Even Nigel admitted he 'couldn't help himself' when reuniting with Fred after leaving the jungle.
He just had to remind him of the results of the Brexit Referendum while supping on champagne.
It didn't go down well. And I'm not talking about the champagne.
Coming to the UK
Jamie Lynn Spears has admitted she wants to move to the UK after experiencing "belly laughs" with her campmates.
Again, like Grace, she had to leave on medical grounds. And again, we are still in the dark as to exactly why.
But perhaps we will find out sooner rather than later.
Jamie Lynn is coming to a country near us soon. Well, OUR country!
Saving Grace
"I didn't want to go," Grace Dent has said.
Grace had to leave camp on medical grounds and says it was "the greatest regret" of her life.
No real explanation about why exactly she had to leave.
But bless her, she did not look well...
Brave boy
Reggie is one brave boy helping his mummy Josie to take off her stinky camp boots.
But bless him. He got a chocolate pizza as a reward.
And Josie didn't even have to cook it on a campfire herself. Result!
Mummy hugs
Josie Gibson's reunion with her son Reggie was so cute.
Will Fred let her try and whip up a chocolate pizza though?
Unlikely. She might do it wrong.
New member
How long until we get a proper Sam Thompson and JLS collab?
I'm thinking weeks. I mean, if they get in the studio NOW they could even try for the Christmas No1.
It would be a Christmas miracle, but stranger things have happened.
No one for Nella
Did anyone notice that Nella Rose wasn't greeted by anyone when she left the jungle?
All the evicted campmates were met by friends and family except for her.
Nella's loved ones did share how proud they were of her on Instagram, but no one got on a plane to Oz. That's sad.
