I’m A Celebrity fans were delighted with former football manager Harry Redknapp’s win after pipping both Emily Atack and John Barrowman to the post.
After three intense weeks with Dec and Holly at the helm, it all came down to tonight where the public vote chose a winner to take over the crown from last year’s Georgia “Toff” Toffolo.
It comes after X Factor star Fleur East narrowly missed the finale, leaving the Australian jungle last night.
Holly announced: “After 11 million of your votes, that’s just amazing, we have your decision.”
Dec continued: “Emily, Harry. For three weeks you have had the whole nation on the edge of their seats.”
Holly went on to say: “The public have spoken and it is time to reveal the result.”
Dec then said: “The winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2018… and the new King of the jungle is Harry Redknapp.”
After cheers could be heard and fireworks and confetti were let off, Harry was given a crown in the treehouse studio while surrounded by his fellow campmates.
Harry revealed his favourite moment was seeing his wife Sandra.
However, he also teased the series has shown him he can’t deal with “being independent” and will always need his wife’s help.
Delighted viewers instantly took to social media following the winner’s announcement.
One viewer tweeted: “YAAAAASSSSS @Redknapp you did it Congratulations Well deserved win. You have been a joy to watch for 3 weeks I’m so glad you have won just an amazing person you have done the British public proud #ImACelebFinal.”
“Well done Emily! Runner up in this years jungle. she was very entertaining to watch. ‘Princess’ of the jungle 2018 #ImACelebFinal #ImACeleb,” posted another.
A third said: “Congratulations @Redknapp but @EmAtack you were just as worthy. #ImACelebFinal.”
“Perfect end to the perfect series. Congratulations to Harry Redknapp… winner of this year’s #ImACeleb and the new KING OF THE JUNGLE! Yes they paid a lot to secure him, but he was worth every penny. #ImACelebFinal,” added another.
Just hours before the final show, Harry was in the lead to be crowned King of the Jungle, being the bookmakers’ favourite to take the top spot.
Ladbrokes made Harry just a 1/8 shot to win – shorter than he had been throughout the entire series.
John was at 10/1 in the betting, ahead of Emily at 12/1.
After Holly stepped in for Ant McPartlin this year, bookies now make Holly just 4/7 to feature alongside Dec again.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes told Express.co.uk ahead of the show: “Harry’s clearly impressed viewers and punters alike all series and looks set to romp home in tonight’s finale.
“With the show coming to an end before the festive season begins, the latest odds suggest we’ll be seeing plenty more of Dec and Holly on our screens.”
I’m A Celebrity 2018 final is available to re-watch on the ITV Hub now.
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