As the final of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 2021 approaches on Sunday, December 12, attention turns to the show's history. The current series features ten celebrities including Richard Madeley, David Ginola, and Danny Miller, with five already eliminated. Here's a look at previous winners and their lives after the jungle.
Tony Blackburn, the first winner in 2002, returned to BBC radio but was sacked in 2016 after giving evidence in the Jimmy Savile investigation. He was reinstated later that year after threatening legal action. Phil Tufnell, winner in 2003, moved into reality TV, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and The Jump, before returning to cricket as a commentator in 2018.
Kerry Katona, the first female winner in 2004, has faced numerous personal challenges including bipolar disorder and a near-death childbirth experience. Joe Pasquale, winner in 2004, briefly revived his career with an ITV special and occasional TV appearances. Carol Thatcher, winner in 2005, left her mother's shadow but was dropped from The One Show in 2009 after a reported racist slur.
Matt Willis, winner in 2006, enjoyed success with McBusted and Busted's reunion. He co-hosted the I'm a Celeb spin-off with his wife. Christopher Biggins, winner in 2007, saw a career resurgence but faced backlash for derogatory comments on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016. Joe Swash, winner in 2008, went on to host the show's spin-off Extra Camp.
