The grand finale of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! delivered unforgettable drama both inside and outside the jungle on Sunday night, blending a viral live-TV moment with a historic victory for a new generation of star.
Ruby Wax's Unforgettable 'Snog, Marry, Avoid' Moment
Chaos erupted during the final episode of the spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked' when veteran actress and comedian Ruby Wax, 72, played a game of 'Snog, Marry, Avoid' with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Answering a fan question, the bold star left the presenting duo and viewers in hysterics with her candid assessments.
Turning to Dec, she declared: 'I would kiss you because orally it’s quite superb. I was watching those teeth, just luscious.' She then stated she would marry Ant, quipping: 'I don’t think you would screw around on me,' to which Ant promptly replied, 'I would not.' When asked who she would avoid, Ruby named main show host Joel Dommett, explaining: 'I think so, because he keeps it too neat for me.'
After a mock-protesting Dec exclaimed, 'I thought I was going to get my snog?', Ruby marched over and planted a big kiss on him. Co-host Joel hailed it the 'moment of the year', while Ant joked: 'I don't know about you but I’m turned on just watching it.'
Viewers React to the Live-TV Chaos
The unexpected moment sent fans on social media platform X into a frenzy. One viewer wrote: 'Didn’t have Ruby Wax snogging Dec on my 2025 bingo card.' Others quickly joined in, with comments like 'Ruby causing chaos and kissing Dec on live TV. Still an icon' and 'Dec just got kissed by Ruby Wax on Unpacked … The most chaotic series ever.' The incident perfectly capped a series already being hailed as the most chaotic in the show's history.
A Historic Win for Social Media Star AngryGinge
While Ruby provided the comedy, the night's main event saw a piece of I'm A Celebrity history made. For the first time ever, a social media star was crowned King of the Jungle. Morgan Burtwistle, known to his five million followers as AngryGinge, triumphed after the public cast a staggering 13 million votes – the highest total in at least a decade.
The 24-year-old, who grew up on a council estate in Salford, Manchester, appeared overwhelmed with the win. He told Ant and Dec: 'I don’t think I can swear, but I feel amazing. Honestly a dream come true. I didn’t think I could go all this way never mind win. Thank you to everyone who voted.' He was crowned by last year's winner, McFly's Danny Jones.
Reflecting on his gruelling jungle experience, AngryGinge revealed: 'I was a massive fan of the show but it was a lot harder than I thought... I'm a lot mentally stronger than I thought I was. That was the hardest thing I've ever done. There were so many days I wanted to throw the towel in.' He was greeted after his win by his mother, Michelle, and sister, Tasha, who had flown to Australia to support him.
His victory marks a significant shift for the ITV reality juggernaut, which typically crowns household names. ITV bosses are reportedly 'thrilled' with his impact, as his episodes attracted a record-breaking 12 million consolidated viewers early in the series. Despite already earning an estimated £1 million a year from his online content, his jungle stint is expected to open major new doors in television.
Runner-up Tom Read Wilson, 39, and third-placed Shona McGarty, 34, were also celebrated after their three-week jungle ordeal. Tom spoke poetically of his journey, saying the experience forced him to look outward, transforming into a 'floating soul' amidst the majestic nature.
The 2025 series finale successfully combined classic, unscripted comedy gold with a landmark victory, proving the enduring appeal and evolving nature of one of Britain's most beloved reality shows.
