Morgan Burtwistle, famously known as AngryGinge to his five million followers, received a hero’s welcome upon returning to the luxurious five-star I’m A Celebrity hotel after clinching victory in the 2025 series on Sunday.

As the first social media influencer to win the ITV reality series in its 25-year history, AngryGinge was crowned the champion through a public vote, marking a milestone in the show’s legacy.

Following an adventurous three-week stint in the jungle, Ginge made his way to the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa, where he was warmly greeted by fellow contestants along with their friends and families.

Clad in his newly earned jungle crown, he gave a cheerful thumbs up to the cameras before heading inside to embrace his campmates Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, and Kelly Brook.

Eager to explore the luxurious accommodations and enjoy a long-awaited shower, Ginge was accompanied by his manager, who proudly displayed a bag brimming with treats for the star, including Pringles, Dairy Milk chocolate, and a pack of Red Bulls.

A staggering 13 million votes were cast in Sunday’s finale, the highest on the show in at least a decade.  

AngryGinge received a hero’s welcome as he returned to the comforts of the five-star I’m A Celeb hotel after being crowned the 2025 series winner on Sunday

Morgan Burtwistle, better known as AngryGinge, was voted the winner of the ITV reality series – making him the first social media star to win the show in its 25 year history

24-year-old Ginge, who grew up in a council estate in Salford, Manchester, appeared overwhelmed as he told the show’s hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly moments after his win: 

‘I don’t think I can swear, but I feel amazing. Honestly a dream come true. I didn’t think I could go all this way never mind win. Thank you to everyone who voted.’

Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson, 39, placed runner-up and EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, 34, came in third after three weeks in the Australian jungle.

The social media star said of his experience: ‘I was a massive fan of the show but it was a lot harder than I thought. I reached out to people who had been on it before for tips and clues but no one told me how hard it was going to be.

‘I’m a lot mentally strong than I thought I was. That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. There were so many days I wanted to throw the towel in. I didn’t do it to become King, I did it for the experience.’   

The star was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by his mother, Michelle, and his older sister, Tasha, who flew out to Australia two weeks ago to support him. 

Typically the winner of the show is a household name and AngryGinge is the first social media star to be crowned King of the Jungle.

It’s a sure sign of the times and ITV bosses are said to be ‘thrilled’ with his appearance after he attracted 12 million in consolidated viewers over the first three episodes of the show – a record breaking number for the broadcaster.

After three weeks in the jungle, Ginge arrived at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa, where his campmates and their friends and families were waiting

Wearing his new jungle crown, he flashed a thumbs up at the cameras before dashing inside for hugs from campmates Kelly Brook, Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley and Jack Osbourne

Ginge was no doubt keen to have a shower, whilst his manager was spotted with a bag of snacks ready for the hungry star, including Pringles and a case of Red Bulls

Ginge was joined by his mother Michelle who flew out to Australia two weeks ago to support her son

Ruby Wax, who struck up a close bond with Ginge, was seen giving the King of the Jungle a huge hug

24-year-old Ginge appeared overwhelmed as he told the show’s hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly moments after his win: ‘I don’t think I can swear, but I feel amazing’

He broke down in tears after he was voted by the public to be the winner of the ITV reality show, beating Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson into second place 

Viewers wrote on X: ‘So glad that Ginge won, such an entertainer, but loved Tom and he was such a gracious & deserving runner up.’

‘Congratulations to AngryGinge #ImACelebrity #king but well done Tom coming 2rd place.’

‘Angry Ginge is the king of the jungle for 2025! Who would have thought we’d even see him on #ImACelebrity let alone him winning it!’

‘Can’t help but admit Angry Ginge is so likeable. Just one of us and living the dream.’

AngryGinge grew to prominence on the live streaming platform, Twitch, on which his five million followers watch him shout expletives at a video or football game for more than 10 hours a day from his bedroom.

He earns £1million a year on what is known as ‘the Gogglebox of the internet’ but is set to make far more after his jungle stint with ITV bosses, and other major broadcasters, eyeing him up as the future of television. 

I’M A CELEBRITY 2025: MEET THE CAMPMATE

SHONA MCGARTY

EastEnders legend Shona has swapped Albert Square for creepy crawlies and animals

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION: Soap star/actress   

FAMOUS FOR: The British public know Shona for portraying Whitney Dean in EastEnders for 16 years. She quit the role last year to pursue other things.

ANGRYGINGE 

AngryGinge is a Twitch and YouTube star that many young viewers will know 

 AGE: 23

OCCUPATION: Social media star

FAMOUS FOR: AngryGinge is best known for his Twitch and YouTube content that is focused on football. His real name Morgan Burtwistle.

TOM READ WILSON 

He has a wonderful way with words but that won’t help him in a Bushtucker Trial

AGE:39

OCCUPATION: TV personality

FAMOUS FOR: Tom is best known for his work on E4’s Celebs Go Dating. As the agency’s receptionist he’s always on hand to give advice to the unlucky-in-love celebrities.