Reality TV star Vogue Williams has spoken candidly about the intense longing she felt for her husband, Spencer Matthews, while competing in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, vowing to never leave his side upon her return.
Love Strengthened by Distance and Dual Challenges
In an exclusive interview following her exit as the third celebrity voted out on 2nd December 2025, the 40-year-old presenter admitted she missed her other half "desperately." The separation was compounded by Spencer's own staggering undertaking: attempting to complete seven full Ironman triathlons across seven continents in just 21 days.
"It was a massive thing on my mind," Vogue confessed. "I didn't know if he was getting through his challenge. It's such a difficult thing." Her anxiety eased slightly upon receiving a letter from home, which revealed he was on his sixth leg in Rio. She initially hoped he might finish in time to fly to Australia, but he had yet to tackle Antarctica.
Though Spencer vowed to make the four-flight journey to be with her, Vogue insisted he return to their children instead. "I'd rather he went to the kids and then I'll see him when I get back," she stated pragmatically.
This period of extreme distance, she revealed, ultimately reinforced the strength of their bond. "I didn't know how much I'd miss him, and I didn't know how much I relied on his support," Vogue reflected. "I just can't wait to stick to him like glue once we get back." She humorously anticipates his next big idea, predicting: "I'll get back, and he'll be like 'so, I'm thinking about this challenge.'"
Secret Hypnosis to Conquer a Jungle Fear
Beyond the emotional toll, Vogue also detailed the practical steps she took to prepare for the jungle's notorious Bushtucker Trials. She secretly underwent hypnotherapy to tackle a severe fear of cockroaches, triggered by a recent "meltdown" in Spain where she refused to share a bedroom with Spencer for three nights after spotting one.
"I thought this isn't right, I'm going to need to try and do something here," she explained. Keen to maintain the show's secrecy, she carefully told the therapist she needed help with "insects" rather than revealing her destination.
While admitting the hypnosis was perhaps better suited for "seeing the odd cockroach on the ground" rather than having "thousands poured on my head," she believes it gave her a psychological advantage. "Did it work? I don't know. Am I glad I did it? Yes...because maybe it gave me a slight edge," she said.
Managing Anxiety Outside the Comfort Zone
The model and broadcaster also opened up about managing her anxiety in the demanding camp environment. "It is something I manage all the time, and it's obviously harder to manage when you're out of your comfort zone," she shared.
To cope, she tried to maintain a workout routine, which she finds crucial for her mental wellbeing. Despite this, the intense experience took its toll. "It did crop up quite a lot," she admitted. "Your emotions are just so up and down…within an hour, you could have five different emotions. It's the weirdest thing."
Through the highs and lows, her time in the jungle crystallised one thing above all: the profound appreciation for her family and the unbreakable connection with her adventurous husband.
