I'm A Celeb 2023: Winner revealed

There's a new King of the Jungle!

Author: Alex RossPublished 10th Dec 2023
Last updated 11th Dec 2023

After three weeks, 12 camp mates and two early exits, the 2023 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! has come to an end, with hosts Ant and Dec revealing the winner during the live final on Sunday 10th December.

Who won I'm A Celeb 2023?

Following a public vote, Sam Thompson was crowned the new King of the Jungle for 2023.

Check out the final rankings below:

Sam Thompson - 1ST PLACE


Tony Bellew - 2ND PLACE


Nigel Farage - 3RD PLACE


Josie Gibson - 4TH PLACE


Marvin Humes - 5TH PLACE


After being announced King of the Jungle, Sam said: "I'm really overwhelmed! I didn't even think I was going to be invited on this show, let alone sit here!," then addressing the viewers: "I'm so grateful, thank you so much! I've dreamt of doing this show and being invited on for years and years, and you've just made a boy's dream come true."

With a stellar line-up, it's no surprise the 2023 series of I'm A Celeb has been a hit with viewers!

Despite a number of people admitting they were boycotting the show due to former politician Nigel Farage taking part, the series has still been massively successful, thanks to camp mates like Sam Thompson, Marvin Humes, and Josie Gibson.

As well as brutal Bushtucker Trials, this year's celebs have had to deal with torrential rain in camp, and of course, the usual lack of food.

Both Grace Dent and Jamie Lynn Spears were also forced to quit the show, with bosses revealing they left on 'medical grounds' earlier on in the series.

The series has also seen tension between certain camp mates, with Nella Rose getting into heated arguments with both Fred Siriex and Nigel Farage, as well as Fred also getting annoyed at Josie Gibson over the cooking.

Check out all of the past winners of I'm A Celeb:

1. Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.

2. Phil Tufnell

England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.

3. Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.

4. Joe Pasquale

Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.

5. Carol Thatcher

Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.

6. Matt Willis

Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.

7. Christopher Biggins

Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.

8. Joe Swash

Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.

9. Gino D'Acampo

The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.

10. Stacey Solomon

After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.

11. Dougie Poynter

McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.

12. Charlie Brooks

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.

13. Kian Egan

After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.

14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty

Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.

15. Vicky Pattison

Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.

16. Scarlett Moffatt

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.

17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.

18. Harry Redknapp

Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.

19. Jacqueline Jossa

Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.

20. Giovanna Fletcher

Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!

21. Danny Miller

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!

22. Jill Scott MBE

Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.

23. Sam Thompson

Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

All episodes from the 2023 series of I'm A Celeb are available to watch on ITVX and STV Player.

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