I'm A Celeb fans in shock as Maura Higgins is voted out ahead of the final
She was a favourite to win!
Last updated 6th Dec 2024
With the 2024 final of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! taking place on Sunday night (8th December), there's one thing on everybody's minds... THE CELEBRITY CYCLONE!
However, after Oti Mabuse won a golden ticket to the classic trial, two celebs we know won't be taking part are Maura Higgins and Barry McGuigan, as the pair were evicted from the jungle during a double eviction on Thursday (5th December) night.
After Barry was the fifth celeb out, viewers were in complete shock when Ant and Dec announced former Love Island star Maura was the sixth evicted, with many thinking she'd make it all the way to the final.
One wrote: 'I thought she was gonna be the winner! She’s been amazing ! I don’t watch love island so didn’t know who she was until she went into the jungle but I have laughed so much with her she’s been brilliant'. (sic)
Former winner Vicky Pattison then added: 'I absolutely cannot believe this???!!, with Ferne McCann writing: 'Shocked. She was my winner!!!' (sic)
Another stunned fan added: 'Nooo . I thought she was gonna be in top 3 maybe even winner 🥺', with somebody else writing: 'Nooooo 🙈 she was the only reason I tuned in 🤦🏼♀️'. (sic)
Another commented: 'Nobody saw this one coming…. We got robbed. Absolute joke'. (sic)
Although Maura was a late arrival into the jungle alongside Reverend Richard Coles, the Irish beauty certainly made an impact with both viewers and her fellow camp mates.
Earlier this week she opened up about missing a mystery man she'd been dating back in the UK, with many convinced she was talking about Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks. During a chat with Oti on last night's show, Maura confessed more, admitting the pair have been friends for five years, with the man in question not giving up trying to get her to go out on a date.
Meanwhile, now Maura and Barry are out, Coleen Rooney, Oti Mabuse, Alan Halsall, GK Barry, Reverand Richard Coles, and Danny Jones all remain ahead of Sunday night's final.
Check out all of the former I'm A Celeb winners below:
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.
24. Danny Jones
Following the epic Busted vs McFly tour in 2024, the legendary Danny Jones also found time to be crowned the King of The Jungle! Danny won the 24th series, after receiving more votes than his fellow campmate finalists Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles.
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