Your ultimate recap of I'm A Celeb: South Africa
The final took place on Friday 12th May
Believe it or not, ITV entertainment show I'm A Celerity Get Me Out Of Here! has been airing since 2002, with a massive 22 series, so it's no surprise fans were over the moon when hosts Ant and Dec confirmed an All Stars series called I'm a Celeb: South Africa.
The show aired between Monday 24th April and Friday 12th May, where we saw some of the show's biggest names return to the series in South Africa, with Mylenne Klass eventually being crowned the 'Legend'.
Here's your ultimate recap on I'm A Celeb: South Africa...
Who won I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
Following the final trial, singer and presenter Myleene Klass was crowned the first ever I'm A Celeb Legend.
Jordan Banjo finished in second place, with Fatima Whitbread coming in third.
When was I'm A Celeb: South Africa on TV?
The series began at 9pm on Monday 24th April.
The news was announced on social media on Wednesday 12th April, with bosses writing: 'Save the date to join us in South Africa! 🇿🇦⭐️ #ImACeleb'. (sic)
In the first episode, viewers got to see the nine originally announced contestants take on challenges to get stars, while Gillian McKeith joined as a latecomer, splitting fans' opinions.
The series aired every night at 9pm on ITV and STV, with the final taking place on Friday 12th May.
When was the final of I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
The final took place on Friday 12th May.
Which celebs took part in I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
I'm A Celeb: South Africa featured some of the show's most iconic contestants from the last 22 years, including some former winners! The first group of celebs set to take part were revealed live on air by Ant & Dec during their Saturday Night Takeaway on 25th March.
Gillian McKeith joined in the first episode, then in the second episode we saw three new arrivals, Myleene Klass, Andy Whyment and Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo.
Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney entered the show during the second week.
Check out the line-up for I'm A Celeb: South Africa:
Myleene Klass - WINNER
Myleene Klass joined I'm a Celeb: South Africa during the second episode along with reality TV star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and soap star Andy Whyment.
Myleene was a runner up back in 2006 and revealed the best memory from her time on the show was when the jungle came alive at night.
Jordan Banjo - SECOND PLACE
Diversity star and KISS presenter Jordan Banjo appeared on series 16 in 2016. He finished in 9th place.
Jordan said: "How many people get the chance to do it twice? A series with different campmates from over the years sounds pretty cool and my fellow Diversity dancers are excited to see me suffer again!"
Fatima Whitbread - THIRD PLACE
Former Olympian Fatima Whitbread appeared in 2011, where she finished in third place! Last year, Fatima also took part in brutal Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Fatima said: "I learnt a lot about myself in the Australian camp and I know there will be some life size characters and life size egos in South Africa too! But what a great experience it is going to be."
Phil Tufnell - ELIMINATED
Former cricketer Phil Tufnell, or Tuffers as he's also known, appeared on and won the second series in 2003.
Phil said: "I am one of the lucky few to have gone in the jungle and experienced it all and that's what appealed to me when they phoned up to ask me to take part again. I said yes immediately."
Helen Flanagan - ELIMINATED
Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan appeared on series 12 in 2012, finishing the show in 7th place! Helen was voted to do a huge amount of trials during her time on the show, winning just 17 stars out of a possible 52.
Helen said: "I am not saying I am going to go in and be a jungle warrior and be absolutely amazing because I will not. Yes I will be scared but I will have a go and I will be a lot better than last time!"
Paul Burrell - ELIMINATED
Paul Burrell appeared on series 4 in 2004, where he made fans of the show laugh out loud watching his reaction to doing the trials. Paul finished in second place behind Joe Pasquale.
Paul said: "I loved doing it the first time around and to be asked again is very special. It's like coming into the final of the jungle Olympics. I had to eat kangaroo testicles in Australia and I am expecting everything to be bigger in South Africa."
Carol Vorderman - ELIMINATED
Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman took part in series 16 in 2016, finishing in 8th place! Carol got an impressive 19/20 stars in trials.
Carol said: "Doing I'm A Celebrity changed me a lot and I can't wait to take part in this new series. I loved everything about I'm A Celebrity the first time round. We've still got a WhatsApp group! from 2016."
Joe Swash - ELIMINATED
Former EastEnders actor and all-round I'm A Celeb legend Joe Swash first appeared on the show way back in series 8 in 2018, going on to win!
Joe entered the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp as a late arrival alongside Dean Gaffney.
Dean Gaffney - ELIMINATED
Former soap star Dean Gaffney originally appeared on I'm A Celeb back in 2006, finishing in fifth place.
Dean entered the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp as a late arrival alongside Joe Swash.
Janice Dickinson -LEFT
American supermodel Janice Dickinson appeared on series 7 in 2007, where she caused a huge stir and a number of arguments with her fellow camp mates. Despite this, Janice finished in second place behind Christopher Biggins.
Janice said: "I'm coming back for more fun, more camaraderie and to see if I can get along with everyone." Adding "You never know what's going to jump up and bite your ass."
Andy Whyment - ELIMINATED
Andy Whyment only appeared on the show in 2019, but he's back for more! The Coronation Street actor said his camp highlight was taking part in Cyclone and the scariest trial was eating fisheyes.
Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo - ELIMINATED
Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, best known for appearing in Made In Chelsea and winning I'm A Celeb back in 2017, they couldn't keep her away, when she joined in the second episode.
Toff said her ideal campmates were Christopher Biggins or Janice Dickinson, which is good news as Janice is already in the camp!
Amir Khan - ELIMINATED
Boxer Amir Khan appeared on series 17, where he split the opinion of fans by 'stealing' the camp's strawberries.
Amir said: "I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! helped me overcome my phobia of spiders and snakes. It also made me tougher as a person and I'm determined this time not to be soft when it comes to the Trials!"
Gillian McKeith - ELIMINATED
TV nutritionist Gillian McKeith was the first latecomer to I'm A Celeb: South Africa, she first appeared on the show in 2010, along with Shaun Ryder.
Shaun Ryder - ELIMINATED
Music legend Shaun Ryder appeared on the 10th series of I'm a Celebrity, which took place in 2010.
He said: "All I can remember about the Trials is eating a lot of penises, testicles and eyeballs! I could have stayed another year in Australia. I loved living outside in the camp and I had a proper laugh with my fellow celebrities. I know going to South Africa will be a great adventure. I can't wait to do it."
Who was in the final of I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
Four celebs made the final, including Jordan Banjo, Myleene Klass, Fatima Whitbread and Phil Tufnell.
Who was eliminated on I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
Gillian McKeith and Shaun Ryder were the first celebs to be eliminated.
Amir Khan was the third celeb to be eliminated, following a brutal camp vote.
Andy Whyment and Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo were eliminated on Monday 8th May, with Janice Dickinson being forced to leave after a fall during the night.
Joe Swash lost his place on the show on Tuesday 9th May.
Helen Flanagan and Dean Gaffney were eliminated on Wednesday 10th May.
Just one day before the final, Helen Flanagan and Paul Burrell left the show on Thursday 11th May.
Phil Tufnell then lost his place just before the final task.
What is I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
I'm A Celeb: South Africa is a spin-off series from popular ITV entertainment show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Ant and Dec confirmed the show in 2022, and later appeared on Lorraine in January 2023 to discuss more information about the upcoming series.
Dec said: "It’s kind of an all-stars… Taking some of your favourite campmates from the last 20 years and taking them for a brand new challenge in South Africa. So it's a completely different landscape and they're doing it again. They're competing to become the first ever I'm A Celebrity ‘Legend of the Savanna’... It’s very special.”
Revealing the differences to the live Australian series, Ant added: “And it's slightly different to the show we do in Australia because they go head to head in trials and whoever loses leaves. It’s quite brutal, so that’s how we decided the winner.”
Dec then claimed: “We’ve done it, we’ve shot it and it’s really, really good.”
ITV describe the challenges as 'bigger and tougher', with the environment 'harsher and more unforgiving'. The show will also not have a public vote, meaning the celebs will be competing against each other to become the first ever 'I'm A Celebrity Legend'.
How can I watch I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
You can catch up on I'm A Celeb: South Africa on ITVX and STV Player.
Who hosted I'm A Celeb: All Stars?
Just like the main show, the All Stars series of I'm A Celeb was hosted by the loveable duo Ant and Dec.
The Geordie lads confirmed filming in September 2022, sharing a video of themselves saying: "We’ve got news! It’s probably the worst kept secret in television, but we can confirm we’re doing a very special series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in South Africa!
"We’re here, it’s going to be your favourite celebrities from the last 20 years."
Although the presenter duo don't confirm the show's name, they later wrote on Twitter: 'South Africaaaaaaa! That's right, we're filming a very special version of I'm A Celebrity in South Africa which is coming to your tellies in 2023. 🤩 #ImACeleb' (sic)
Where was I'm A Celeb: South Africa filmed?
The All Stars version was filmed in South Africa in 2022 at the Kruger National Park.
On Friday 21st April, bosses gave fans a first-look into the new camp! Sharing a number of photos on social media, I'm A Celeb simply wrote: ' It’s giving ✨ rustic ✨ #ImACeleb'. (sic)
I'm A Celeb: South Africa is available on ITVX and STV Player now.
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