Danny Jones, the McFly star who was crowned King of the Jungle on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! last Sunday, has revealed that he ignored medical advice from the show's team and subsequently fell ill. The 38-year-old musician, who beat Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles to win the ITV series, admitted to overindulging in food after leaving the jungle.
In a social media post, Jones confessed that despite being warned by doctors to "go slow and small" with his diet, he ate two breakfasts and a vanilla milkshake, leading to a night of illness. "I had a banana bread sandwich with fruit, cream and maple syrup, and a croissant with eggs, halloumi and avocado," he wrote. "Paid for it later that night—I was terribly ill, up all night."
The victory marked Jones's third major success this year, following wins on The Masked Singer and coaching his protege Ava to victory on ITV's The Voice in October. He described 2024 as a "crazy year" and revealed plans for a six-month break to relocate before next year's tour. His partner Georgia handled the moving process while he was in Australia.
Jones thanked his fellow campmates in an Instagram post, calling the experience "one of the hardest and most amazing things I have ever done." He also received congratulations from celebrities including Oti Mabuse, Maura Higgins, and Melvin Odoom.
Despite the health scare, Jones said he is now feeling better and eating more carefully. "My stomach has shrunk massively," he noted, adding that he is enjoying smaller portions and avoiding excessive treats. He concluded: "All in all, I think I'm through the other side."
