I’m a Celebrity 2025: Cast, Winner, Dates & Where to Watch

If you’ve ever sat through a live final waiting for that moment the host cracks open the envelope, you’ll understand the buzz around this year’s I’m a Celebrity. The 2025 season—Series 25—wrapped with a first: Morgan Burtwistle, the YouTuber better known online as Angry Ginge, took the crown after a nail-biting final, securing 65% of the public vote.

Series: 25 ·
Start Date: 16 November 2025 ·
Final Date: 8 December 2025 ·
Winner: Morgan Burtwistle ·
Location: Australia

The following table consolidates the key facts for quick reference throughout this guide.

I’m a Celebrity 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants

The ITV line-up for the 25th series included twelve celebrity names ready to face whatever the Australian jungle could throw at them. Angry Ginge, Tom Read Wilson, Shona McGarty, Aitch, Martin Kemp, Alex Scott, Lisa Riley, Jack Osbourne, Ruby Wax, Kelly Brook, Vogue Williams, and Eddie Kadi made up the official cast announced by ITV on 10 November 2025 (I’m a Celeb Fandom Wiki cast listing). Two late entrants—Tom Read Wilson and Vogue Williams—joined the cast on 19 November 2025 after the show had already begun (I’m a Celeb Fandom Wiki episode updates).

Key contestants and backgrounds

Tom Read Wilson brought his Celebs Go Dating hosting charisma to the jungle, while Shona McGarty arrived as a household name from her years playing Whitney in EastEnders (The Independent entertainment news). Martin Kemp, formerly of Spandau Ballet, added a music-industry perspective, and Kelly Brook brought comedian and TV presenter credentials alongside a significant public following.

Final four revealed

The final episode on 8 December 2025 brought together four contestants: Angry Ginge, Tom Read Wilson, Shona McGarty, and Kelly Brook. When the votes were counted, Angry Ginge came out on top, with Tom Read Wilson as runner-up and Shona McGarty finishing third (Cosmopolitan voting analysis).

The close finish reflects how engaged viewers remained throughout the season, with voting staying tight through each elimination round.

What date did I’m a celeb start in 2025?

The 25th series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! (UK) premiered on 16 November 2025 on ITV and ITVX (I’m a Celeb Fandom Wiki series premiere record), with Ant & Dec returning as hosts for the milestone season (Radio Times broadcast schedule). No specific premiere event was announced beyond that date.

Premiere details

Viewers tuning in on the first night saw the full cast enter the camp at Dungay Creek, the purpose-built jungle site that has become synonymous with the Australian-based version of the show.

Episode schedule overview

The show aired daily at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX throughout the three-week run (LADbible broadcast information), with the grand final on 8 December 2025 bringing the series to its conclusion.

I’m a Celebrity 2025 where to watch

ITV1 broadcast the series every evening at 9pm, with live and on-demand access available through ITVX (LADbible viewing guide). Highlights and extended clips appeared on ITV’s official YouTube channel throughout the season.

TV broadcast info

The primary viewing option remains ITV1, the flagship channel that has carried I’m a Celebrity since its UK debut. ITVX offers catch-up streaming for viewers who miss the live broadcast.

Online streaming options

Beyond the main broadcasts, ITV’s YouTube presence provided supplementary content including winner announcement clips (ITV official YouTube channel). The official show account also shared clips and behind-the-scenes material throughout the season.

Who won I’m a Celebrity 2025?

Morgan Burtwistle—known online as Angry Ginge—was crowned the winner of I’m a Celebrity 2025 on 8 December 2025 (The Independent winner announcement). He secured 65% of the final vote against Tom Read Wilson to claim the title of King of the Jungle (Cosmopolitan final voting report).

Finale recap

The grand final brought a dramatic conclusion to three weeks of trials, arguments, and memorable moments. Shona McGarty had finished third, leaving only Angry Ginge and Tom Read Wilson in the final two (The Independent finale coverage). When Ant & Dec announced “And the new King of the Jungle is… Angry Ginge,” the result marked a historic first for the format.

Winner profile

Angry Ginge is the first social media star to win I’m a Celebrity (Cosmopolitan historic achievement report). He grew up watching and loving the show, and described the win as emotional in his exit interview (The Independent winner interview). Heading into the final public vote, he had already secured around 53% of votes—indicating strong viewer support that only strengthened in the final showdown.

I’m a Celebrity 2025 rumours and location

The 2025 series returned to Dungay Creek in New South Wales, Australia, after the pandemic years forced production to Wales (LADbible location report). The site features purpose-built structures reserved exclusively for I’m a Celebrity filming, with a constructed jungle environment that gives the illusion of dense foliage beneath a functional roof.

Jungle setting details

The camp at Dungay Creek, near Murwillumbah, is shared with other international versions of the show—a practical arrangement that keeps production costs manageable while maintaining the iconic Australian setting viewers expect.

Pre-show buzz

Before the 16 November premiere, speculation centered on whether the show would return to Australia at all given the production complexities involved. The confirmed Australian location settled those questions decisively.

The production site at Dungay Creek represents a return to form for the UK edition, differentiating it from the pandemic-era Welsh version and reinforcing the show’s identity with audiences.

After three weeks of live trials and daily eliminations, the 2025 season of I’m a Celebrity closed with a historic result. Angry Ginge’s 65% victory over Tom Read Wilson marked the first time a social media personality claimed the title of King of the Jungle—and the voting pattern suggests UK audiences embraced that change decisively. For ITV, the milestone series delivered both strong viewership and a narrative that breaks the conventional celebrity playbook the show has typically followed.