Danny Jones Crowned Champion of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2024
The much-anticipated finale of the 2024 season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has concluded, with McFly’s Danny Jones emerging as the champion. The final episode aired on ITV, where he triumphed over Coleen Rooney, who secured second place, and Reverend Richard Coles in third.
In an emotional moment during the announcement, a teary-eyed Jones expressed his gratitude to his supporters: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I gave everything I had in there; it’s such a wonderful feeling to be appreciated.” Runner-up Rooney echoed similar sentiments, stating she felt fortunate to share the final stage with such great company.
A Journey Filled with Highs and Lows
At 38 years old, Jones described winning as both “amazing” and “surreal.” He praised his fellow contestants for their camaraderie during challenging times: “They were incredible; they made enduring those tough moments so much easier.” Reflecting on his experience in camp, he shared that it was filled with both significant challenges and exhilarating highs.
As a member of McFly—a pop-rock band that gained fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Five Colours in Her Hair” and “All About You”—Jones’ victory adds another accolade to his impressive career. Notably, this win follows his success earlier this year on ITV’s singing competition The Masked Singer.
Before announcing the winner, Rooney—who garnered media attention during her high-profile libel trial against Rebekah Vardy—expressed pride at reaching the finale: “I’m proud to be here as a mother, wife, and daughter.”
Final Challenges and Camp Dynamics
During the grand finale episode, contestants faced their last Bushtucker trial for a chance at enjoying a three-course meal on their final night. In an exit interview after being eliminated from contention for first place, Coles remarked about how challenging yet rewarding the experience was: “It turned out to be far tougher than I anticipated but ultimately very fulfilling.”
The lineup also included notable personalities such as professional dancer Oti Mabuse and Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall. Late arrivals included Love Island star Maura Higgins alongside Coles. Jane Moore was notably first to leave camp; she described her time there as “weird yet magical,” although she humorously noted how drenched they all became due to persistent rain.
Radio DJ Dean McCullough followed Moore out after participating in seven trials throughout his stay but faced criticism from some campmates regarding perceived lackluster contributions during tasks.
In an unexpected twist that surprised viewers nationwide, N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos exited next without appearing on ITV’s spin-off show I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked. She later shared via social media that she felt overwhelmed post-show and needed time off for her mental well-being.
Friendships Formed Amidst Trials
Following Contostavlos’ departure was TV presenter Melvin Odoom who expressed readiness to leave while reflecting fondly on friendships formed within camp among fellow contestants like Mabuse and McGuigan. After one evening without eliminations midweek led into Thursday’s double elimination round where Barry McGuigan joined Higgins in exiting unexpectedly—Higgins stated she felt relieved saying simply: “It’s my time.”
Conversely McGuigan lamented missing out on participating in what is often regarded as one of reality television’s most notorious challenges—the Celebrity Cyclone—due to leaving before its occurrence.
This season has been relatively harmonious compared to previous iterations—with participants collaborating effectively through various challenges while forming unexpected bonds along the way. Social media influencer GK Barry found herself sharing profound conversations with Reverend Richard Coles throughout their journey together—a dynamic they humorously dubbed ‘bromance’ despite age differences between them.
As fans reflect upon this year’s series filled not only with trials but also genuine connections forged under pressure—it remains evident why shows like I’m A Celebrity continue captivating audiences worldwide year after year.
