Everything you need to know about I'm A Celeb 2023

The 23rd series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! certainly didn't disappoint, with this year's brave celebrities providing us with amazing entertainment for three weeks at the end of 2023.

Now that hosts Ant and Dec have crowned Sam Thompson as the 2023 King of the Jungle, here's everything you need to know or may have missed about the series.

Who won I'm A Celeb?

Radio presenter Sam Thompson was crowned the winner during the final on Sunday 10th December!

Speaking after his victory, Sam said: "Thank you so much for making my jungle experience. I didn't even think I'd be invited onto a show like this and I can't even explain how grateful I am.

"You've made my dream come true and I'm a very, very lucky person. So thank you so much, I really appreciate every single one of you. King of the Jungle, baby!"

Who was in the final?

Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew, and Nigel Farage made it into the final three.

Check out the official standings below:

When was the I'm A Celeb final?

The final took place on Sunday 10th December at 9pm.

Which celebs took part in I'm A Celeb?

This year's cast was revealed on Monday 13th November at 7pm, where 10 famous faces were unveiled including Sam Thompson, Nigel Farage, and Josie Gibson.

On Wednesday 22nd November, late arrivals Frankie Dettori and Tony Bellew entered camp, and on Monday 27th November it was announced that food critic Grace Dent had been removed from the camp on medical grounds.

See the full line-up below:

Who was eliminated?

Eliminations started during the episode on Sunday 3rd December, where Frankie Dettori was the first to leave.

Sunday 3rd December: Frankie Dettori

Monday 4th December: Nella Rose

Tuesday 5th December: Fred Sirieix

Wednesday 6th December: Nick Pickard

Thursday 7th December: Danielle Harold

Friday 8th December: Marvin Humes

Saturday 9th December: Josie Gibson

When did I'm A Celeb start?

The new series kicked off on Sunday 19th November!

On Monday 6th November, bosses released a video with hosts Ant and Dec confirming the news, with the caption saying: 'Not quite live from the jungle yet 🤣 But they will be very soon! I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Starts Sunday 19th November at 9pm on ITV1 and @itvxofficial 🌴🥾'. (sic)

On Sunday 15th October, bosses shared the first teaser promo for the new series, introducing the Jungle Retreat. The post read: 'Get ready to go down under… The Jungle Retreat awaits 👀🧖'. (sic)

Why did Grace Dent leave I'm A Celeb

Food critic Grace Dent made the decision to leave the jungle on Monday 27th November.

A spokesperson for I'm A Celeb announced: "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike."

Show bosses also posted to social media about her departure, sharing a photo of her alongside the caption: 'Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike.'

Why did Jamie Lynn Spears leave I'm A Celeb?

Just days after Grace's exit, news was announced that Jamie Lynn Spears had chosen to quit the show on medical grounds.

An ITV spokesperson said: 'Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds. She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.'

Who hosted I'm A Celeb?

Geordie duo Ant and Dec once again returned to host the 2023 series.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have been an imperative part of the hit show since it first hit our screens back in 2022.

The popular pair, who also present shows such as Britain's Got Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway and Limitless Win, have hosted every series of I'm A Celeb together, except the 2018 series when Holly Willoughby stepped in for Ant as he took some time out of the spotlight.

What channel is I'm A Celeb on?

The 2023 series of I'm A Celeb aired on ITV and STV for viewers in Scotland.

What time is I'm A Celeb on?

Just like past years, I'm A Celeb 2023 aired at 9pm.

Where did I'm A Celeb 2022 take place?

After a two-year break from filming in Australia, ITV bosses confirmed the 2022 series would return to the famous jungle, instead of Gwrych Castle in North Wales.

ITV bosses confirmed the news in August 2022, saying: 'Returning to its home in Australia after a two-year break, our celebrities will leave their plush pads and luxuries far behind as they spend up to three weeks taking on the Australian jungle with a whole host of surprises created just for them.

'Whoever does end up in the legendary jungle camp will find themselves cut off from the outside world and their fate will be in the hands of viewers who could decide to send them into a dreaded Bushtucker Trial.

'Our BAFTA award-winning hosts Ant & Dec are back to present all the big stories live every night. Who will be crowned this year’s King or Queen of the Jungle? Find out this Autumn on ITV.'

Has I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp been axed?

After nearly two decades on our TV screens, I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp was axed in 2020 due to 'high production costs'.

Presenter Joel Dommett confirmed the sad news in January 2020, writing: 'Sad news - The time has unfortunately come to put Extra Camp to bed in its uncomfortable hammock. The show will no longer continue. It’s been a huge privilege to be a part a show with such a rich history filled with amazing hosts.'

He added: 'The producers have assured me that @emilyatackofficial @adamthomas21 and myself are not to blame - they said the show was better than ever and also that Joel is the sexiest presenter we have ever had (I wasn’t listening but it was something like that) - it is simply because it’s expensive given how late it’s on and the funds will be used in more prime time slots. I’ve told them that Adam will do it for free but the decision is made.'

Joel then thanked bosses for his time on the show, adding: 'Thank you to all the crew who have made this the most wonderful 3 years, you have shaped me as a person and presenter. I’ve learnt so much. Thank you to everyone for watching #extracamp' (sic)

Who presented I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp?

Scarlett Moffatt, Joel Dommett and Joe Swash presented I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp for the last few years, but in 2019, the show changed things up.

After both Scarlett and Joe decided to step down from the show, ITV confirmed that former contestants Emily Atack and Adam Thomas would be presenting the show alongside Joel Dommett in 2019.

Over the years a number of famous faces have presenter Extra Camp, including Caroline Flack, Russell Kane, Laura Whitmore, Scarlett Moffatt and Joe Swash.

Is there a new I'm A Celebrity spin-off show?

Despite I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp being cancelled, there was a special spin-off show for the 2020 series, called I'm A Celebrity... The Daily Drop.

The show exclusively aired on the ITV Hub, with a brand new episode dropping every morning at 7am.

However, it was announced in October 2021 that the show would not be returning, meaning the main show won't have a spin-off for the first time in history.

I'm A Celebrity: Bushtucker trials:

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) launched a petition to end animal trials on I'm A Celebrity, and in November 2019 it had reached 13K signatures. Following some backlash from viewers, the 2019 series of I'm A Celeb already saw the trials stop eating live animals, but animal rights organisation PETA are hoping to put an end to animal-related trials altogether.

It had also been rumoured that eating trials on the 2020 series of the show may have been axed during filming in the UK.

A spokesperson for RSPCA, the largest animal welfare charity in the UK told Metro: “The RSPCA does not endorse the use of animals in any form of entertainment and in particular where this is likely to cause distress or suffering.

“However, we do feel it’s important to offer advice to those who decide to use animals in entertainment and will always offer further guidance including ways to seek alternatives to animal use.

“More generally, we don’t endorse the use of animals in any form of entertainment, but if approached we will offer advice that promotes good welfare practice and can help avoid unnecessary distress and suffering. Our advice will always include seeking alternative methods to animal use.”

However, eating trials took place in both the 2021 and 2022 series.

I'm A Celebrity: Secrets of the show:

Ant and Dec were asked why they always have their watches covered when they come into contact with the campmates. Back in 2017, I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp hosts Joel Dommett and Scarlett Moffatt told a viewer: "It's so the campmates don't know the time, so all the watches are covered for the people that see the campmates all the time, like Ant, Dec and Medic Bob."

Alison Hammond also revealed that a deadly animal had made its way into the camp during one of the earlier episodes. The This Morning presenter, who had a stint in the jungle in 2010, confirmed that a Goanna had been roaming about the camp, saying: "If you get bit by one of them it's potentially fatal. Their tails are like razors. They can take your skin off."

Fans were also left baffled after Cliff Parisi was spotted smoking a nicotine inhalator in the camp. Viewers were convinced that campmates weren't allowed to smoke, but ITV confirmed that they're allowed to smoke if they want, so long as they put it out on the camp fire.

Who has won I'm A Celeb in the past?

23 celebs have won the show over the last 23 years, including stars like Kerry Katona, Joe Swash and Vicky Pattison.

Check out all of the previous winners below:

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