I'm A Celeb's James McVey unveils new tattoo to commemorate the jungle

He came fifth on the show

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 19th Dec 2018

This year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! was arguably one of the best in the show's history. Although there wasn't quite as much drama or arguing as normal, viewers loved watching the celebrities bond over their experience and support one another.

One I'm A Celeb campmate who'll never forget his experience is The Vamps' James McVey, who came fifth on the show and missed out on the final by only two days. The 24-year-old, who has spoken out about his plans to get married after his time in the jungle, has now unveiled a brand new tattoo to commemorate his time in Australia.

Taking to Instagram, James revealed that he'd got a brand new inking which read, 'I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship', captioning the post, 'Goosebumps and ink. I learnt more about myself in the jungle than ever before, and there’s still a way to go.'

Fans absolutely adored the new tat, and the post has garnered over 80,000 likes in less than 24 hours - one of which is from singer Pixie Lott. Many took to the comments section to praise James for such a thoughtful tattoo, with one writing, 'Stunning James and I love that all your tattoos mean so much to you.'

This comes after James revealed that he's planning to propose to his girlfriend Kirstie Brittain, following on from his friendship with King of the Jungle Harry Redknapp, whose devotion to his wife Sandra had inspired James.

Speaking on Loose Women, he said, "Harry and Sandra are the true love story. It’s very easy for us all to think it doesn’t exist. But it really does. They met when they were 17, courted for four years, then got married.

"They’re definitely the example that’s made me realise Kirstie and I are very happy with what we’ve got and we want to kind of do it really. He’s given me the inspiration to take the next step. No, I haven’t proposed yet.

"It’s funny actually, she had a ring with her, not the ring, but she had a ring and wore it on that finger without thinking anything of it. When we were papped leaving the hotel everyone thought we’d got engaged. I think soon. I need to get the ring."

James also revealed that he's already spoken to Harry about it - and that he's even given him some tips, "He has recommended a jeweller. I grew up in Dorset where he lives, so we have so many mutual friends and places and he’s picked me a place to go. He said, 'Just say that Harry sent you!'"

To no-one's surprise, Harry Redknapp was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack, who came second, and actor John Barrowman MBE, who came third.

READ: I'm A Celebrity's King of the Jungle Harry Redknapp's best comments throughout the series

His hilarious joke about being a football manager

Oh Harry, you joker!

When he rapped with Fleur East and Malique Thompson-Dwyer

After a brief discussion about grinding, Harry, Fleur and Malique made up a rap after asking which car Harry drives - and the results were BRILLIANT.

When he was SUPER blunt about Malique's departure

Obviously, he wasn't being mean about Malique - he just meant that they'd most likely be seeing each other in a matter of days!

When he spoke about the time he ran Sandra over

Harry unfortunately wasn't being super observant two years ago, and told his campmates, "I used to think I was a good driver but I had a nightmare and ran over my wife one day. She got out the car and I thought she'd crossed the road and I pulled forward and she fell into the road and a bus stopped literally yards away and the most amazing part of the story probably, my grand-daughter is sitting on top of the bus and sees all of this. Unreal."

When the campmates got split into teams

His competitive nature came out when they got split into teams, and he became one of the Roos.

When Noel had to hold a yabby in his mouth

During the Fall of Emperor Noel Bushtucker trial, Harry and Noel had to take it in turns to hold creatures in their mouths - and when Noel held a yabby in his mouth, Harry couldn't control himself, and yelled, "YABBA DABBA DOOOO."

When he had some words of comfort for Fleur East

Before Fleur took on the Gore Seasons Pizza Bushtucker trial, Harry had his very own unique way of comforting her.

When he had some thoughts about Fleur's music

In the Jungle Arms, the campmates took part in a little karaoke, when Fleur's song 'Sax' came on and they all tried to learn her dance routine. Harry wasn't convinced.

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