The jungle erupted in chaos, a moment no one saw coming. Comedian Ruby Wax, fresh off a playful desk-clearing incident, unexpectedly lunged for presenter Dec Donnelly, delivering a swift and shocking kiss on national television.
A stunned silence hung in the air as Dec, visibly taken aback, glanced towards the camera, a look of bewildered amusement crossing his face. The campmates dissolved into laughter, the unexpected smooch instantly becoming the talk of the night.
Social media exploded with reactions, viewers expressing disbelief and delight at the audacious act. The kiss quickly overshadowed the already thrilling conclusion of the competition, becoming a viral sensation.
The dramatic finale had already crowned Angry Ginge, a popular YouTuber, as King of the Jungle for 2025. Tom Read Wilson secured a close second, while EastEnders’ Shona McGarty claimed the third spot after a fiercely contested vote tallying a record-breaking 13 million votes.
The final three endured a series of grueling solo trials to earn their celebratory meals. Each challenge pushed the celebrities to their limits, testing their courage and resilience in the harsh jungle environment.
Tom Read Wilson faced a particularly daunting eating trial, bravely consuming a pig’s vagina amongst other questionable delicacies. Angry Ginge endured a writhing mass of mealworms and snakes during his star-collecting challenge.
Shona McGarty was confined to a cramped box, tasked with retrieving stars using only her mouth while surrounded by a creepy crawly assortment of jungle inhabitants – rats, cockroaches, crickets, and mealworms.
Before the final vote, each contestant reflected on their transformative journey. Shona McGarty spoke of a life-changing experience and immense personal pride, while Tom Read Wilson described the jungle as a uniquely transformative force.
Angry Ginge, brimming with excitement, simply expressed his elation at reaching the final stage of the competition. His victory felt particularly earned after navigating a series of demanding trials.
The Bushtucker Bonanza saw Wilson consume fermented duck egg, scorpion, camel’s brain, and even more challenging fare, earning him a lavish spread of main courses. He described the camel’s brain as a strangely unpleasant foie gras.
Ginge secured desserts by bravely plunging his head into helmets filled with a horrifying mix of critters – mealworms, crickets, cockroaches, snakes, spiders, toads, lizards, scorpions, and rats. It was a truly unsettling spectacle.
The finalists’ banquet was a testament to their endurance. Shona McGarty requested a Diet Coke, prawns pil pil, and a decadent chocolate fudge cake. Tom Read Wilson opted for champagne, smoked salmon, and venison.
Angry Ginge, true to form, indulged in a feast of fast food – a double cheeseburger, pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders, and a carrot cake. The contrast between his choices and those of his fellow finalists sparked amusement among viewers.
“Do you know what makes this even better?” Ginge declared, savoring his victory. “The fact we’ve earned it? We’ve suffered trial after trial, challenge after challenge.” His words encapsulated the spirit of the entire competition.
