Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo was crowned Queen of the Jungle on Sunday night’s final of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!
The 23-year-old could not contain both her shock and delight as she was announced the winner, after receiving the majority of more than 9 million votes cast – leaving actor Jamie Lomas in second place.
It is now believed that Toff is set to make a whopping £5million off the back of her win, with ITV reportedly fighting against Made In Chelsea’s home channel E4 to hire her as a presenter, as well as produce her own spin-off show.
Champion! Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo was crowned Queen of the Jungle on Sunday night’s final of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!
Runners up: The MIC star pipped actor Jamie Lomas (L) and radio host Iain Lee (R) to the title, after winning over viewers with her witty sense of humour and constantly positive attitude
The MIC star pipped actor Jamie Lomas and radio host Iain Lee to the title, after winning over viewers with her witty sense of humour and constantly positive attitude.
Clearly not realising how popular she has been throughout the series, the blonde was lost for words as she was crowned the winner, telling Ant and Dec: ‘I don’t know what to say. I didn’t think anyone would like me! Sorry I’m so taken aback. I’m so shocked.’
Gracious in defeat, beaming runner-up Jamie then said of his champion: ‘She deserves it, she got stuck in, she’s intelligent, and she really deserves it.’
The 2017 camp mates joined the hosts on their perch to greet the winner, and proceeded to shower the reality star with praise for being such a joy to meet in the jungle.
Queen of the Jungle: The Devon native could not contain her shock as she walked the famous jungle bridge as champion, with the coveted crown on her head and scepter in hand
Leading lady: It is now believed that Toff is set to make a whopping £5million off the back of her win – with ITV reportedly fighting against Made In Chelsea’s home channel E4 to hire her as a presenter, as well as produce her own spin-off show
Started from the bottom: Toff proved to be the fan favourite by winning the show – despite being the lowest paid contestant on the 2017 line-up, with just a £13,000 salary
Proud: She enjoyed an emotional reunion with her mother Nicola at the end of the bridge, who immediately drew her in for a hug
Say cheese! The blonde later beamed for cameras beside hosts Ant and Dec after being crowned champion – the third jungle queen in a row, after Scarlett Moffatt and Vicky Pattison
Jennie McAlpine said: ‘Toff, I’ve never met anyone like you!’ while her close friend Stanley Johnson added: ‘I knew she was going to make it! I said right from the start, Toff’s the one.’
Last year’s winner Scarlett Moffatt happily placed the coveted crown on the blonde’s head as she took her place on the throne – gushing that Toff was a true inspiration, and had done it ‘for all the strong girls out there!’
Still clearly gobsmacked, the Queen of the Jungle then wrapped her time on the show with the traditional winner’s walk down the jungle bridge – enjoying an emotional reunion with her mother Nicola at the end, who immediately drew her in for a hug.
Gobsmacked: The 23-year-old could not contain both her shock and delight as she was announced the winner, after receiving the majority of more than 9 million votes cast – and pipping Jamie (R) to the post
Unable to speak: Clearly not realising how popular she has been throughout the series, the blonde was lost for words as she told Ant and Dec: ‘I don’t know what to say. I didn’t think anyone would like me! Sorry I’m so taken aback. I’m so shocked’
All hail the Queen! The 2017 camp mates joined the hosts on their perch to greet the winner, and proceeded to shower the reality star with praise for being such a joy to meet in the jungle
Proud: Jennie McAlpine said: ‘Toff, I’ve never met anyone like you!’ while her close friend Stanley Johnson (above) added: ‘I knew she was going to make it! I said right from the start, Toff’s the one’
It has since been reported that Toff is set to make £5 million off the back of the show – with both ITV, who broadcast I’m A Celebrity, and Channel 4, who own Made In Chelsea, fighting over her to be their star.
According to the Mirror, ITV2 are keen to give the reality star her own series, and even envisage the 23-year-old as a presenter for their channel next year.
A source said: ‘Georgia is in a enviable position now. She will be in the next series of Made in Chelsea, but beyond that there are lots of options and lots of interest.
‘But Channel 4 will be keen to keep Toff as one of their stars on E4 as she also recently appeared on their Celebs Go Dating series. So she will have some tough decisions to make in terms of TV, but the future looks very bright’.
I cannot believe this! Toff could not contain her shock or delight as she was crowned Queen
Disbelief: The beauty threw her head back in delight as Scarlett Moffatt, who won the show last year, emerged to present her with the crown
Inspirational: Scarlett happily placed the coveted crown on the blonde’s head as she took her place on the throne – gushing that Toff was a true inspiration, and had done it ‘for all the strong girls out there!’
Toff proved to be the fan favourite by winning the show – despite being the lowest paid contestant on the 2017 line-up.
It was reported last week the beauty was paid just £13,000 for her stint in the jungle, while rival Amir Khan bagged a whopping £400,000.
A source had told The Sun: ‘Georgia has been gold from the start this series but ITV bosses have got her for a bargain price.
‘She jumped at the chance to go into the jungle and producers didn’t need to throw much money at her. Compare her to Amir’s fee and they’ve got her for a snip.
‘He’s the highest-earning contestant ever, even eclipsing what they paid Katie Price. But Toff is the one providing all the entertainment.’
Speaking ahead of her crowning, Toff admitted her time in the jungle had been ‘surreal’ but ‘incredible’, telling Ant and Dec: ‘Nothing can prepare you for the jungle. Being in Chelsea is a little bit different!’
While she got on with all members of camp, Ant and Dec noted how upset she had been when Stanley Johnson was eliminated.
Discussing the elimination of her unlikely pal, 77, she said: ‘I was beside myself [when he left]. We had these amazing little moments just the two of us. Never met anyone with a demeanor like him, he just radiates. He’s a wonderful man.’
Surprising: Speaking ahead of her crowning with rival Jamie (R), Toff told Ant and Dec of her experience: ‘Nothing can prepare you for the jungle. Being in Chelsea is a little bit different!’
When asked if she had surprised herself in the jungle, she said: ‘I didn’t think I had the strength to do anything in here.
‘The snake trial was really harrowing, they were pressing on me – it really is traumatic. But I kept banging on about how girls were as strong as guys, so I had to go out there and prove it!’
However, she did admit her anger at Amir Khan for calling the dreaded words ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!’ during their very first trial – sacrificing food for camp.
She said of his shocking move: ‘I couldn’t believe it, I was like are you joking! No one says that on the first one! I was so angry when we got back to camp. He just didn’t get it.’
Girl power: When asked if she had surprised herself in the jungle, she said: ‘I didn’t think I had the strength to do anything in here. But I kept banging on about how girls were as strong as guys, so I had to go out there and prove it!’
She was then shown a clip of her co-stars showering her with praise for her constantly upbeat attitude, which she admitted made her feel very emotional.
She said: ‘You’re desperately hungry, and you don’t get that much sleep so if you don’t stay positive, you won’t enjoy it.’
When asked what it would mean to win, she simply gushed: ‘It would just be a dream wouldn’t it. I’ve watched it from when I was really young so to even be here is amazing, but we’re so close now.’
Meanwhile Jamie said of his experience: ‘I’ve honestly had the time of my life, I’m overwhelmed.
Amazing: Meanwhile Jamie said of his experience: ‘I’ve honestly had the time of my life, I’m overwhelmed’
‘Nothing can prepare you for that. You watch it on TV and you concentrate on trials, but the main thing is staying in camp 23 hours a day, and the starvation!’
Jamie was hit pretty hard by the food situation – enjoying just one meal in nine days at the very beginning of the series.
Reflecting on the horrific hunger, he said: ‘It was tough! Great for the stomach but so hard. I could feel my face drawing in and getting tighter every day. You get to the point where you’re eating to fuel your body.
‘Some days I’d have two spoonfuls of rice and beans as I just couldn’t stomach it.’
Tough: Reflecting on the horrific hunger, he said: ‘It was tough! Great for the stomach but so hard. I could feel my face drawing in and getting tighter every day. You get to the point where you’re eating to fuel your body’
The pair then reflected on ‘Strawberry-gate’, which saw Iain and Amir eat the Dingo Dollar treat of strawberries and cream without their campmates.
Toff simply joked: ‘We were more angry they chose the strawberries over the chocolate coins! Who does that!’
While Jame added: ‘They both did it at the end of the day, they both ate them, and some of the girls were nearly fainting, so they should have brought them home.’
‘It’s meant the world to be here so if the British public choose me it would be amazing, but Toff has been incredible too so I’m happy either way.’
Earlier on in the show, Iain Lee had been the first eliminated from Sunday night’s final – placing him in third.
The radio host, 44, appeared far from disappointed however, as he immediately wished the final two a gracious congratulations upon his exit from camp.
Bronze medal: Iain Lee had been the first eliminated from Sunday night’s final – placing him in third.
Gracious: The radio host, 44, appeared far from disappointed however, as he immediately wished the final two a gracious congratulations upon his exit from camp
Speaking to Ant and Dec after his elimination, the talkRADIO host admitted: ‘I cannot believe I’ve come third, this is incredible. This has been a thrill, thank you for this opportunity.’
However he went on to confess he had found the series very difficult at first, and almost gave up after just 48 hours in camp.
He explained: ‘I nearly walked on my third day,’ before joking: ‘Then they said I wouldn’t get paid… so I thought, I better stick this out!
Disbelief: Speaking to Ant and Dec after his elimination, the talkRADIO host admitted: ‘I cannot believe I’ve come third, this is incredible’
‘The trials weren’t that hard, they are such a small part. It’s just being around lots of people, I don’t do that usually, I’m very solitary. So it made me feel very uncomfortable and socially awkward.’
When asked why he had wanted to do the show in the first place, despite his social worries, he said: ‘I want to get more people to listen to my radio show, but also thought my boys don’t remember me from being on telly, so wanted one more opportunity to show them how silly my job is!’
Iain had also clashed with the likes of Jamie, Amir Khan and Dennis Wise in camp – and explained the atmosphere was uncomfortably male dominated.
‘I nearly walked on my third day’: However he went on to confess he had found the series very difficult at first, and almost gave up after just 48 hours in camp
He said: ‘It was very alpha in there, and I’m more of a beta, maybe even a gamma. There was a lot of testosterone in there!’
The boys had accused him of being a ‘game player’ during his time in the jungle, which he was quick to dismiss as ridiculous, and instead reveal the accusations had been very upsetting.
He said: ‘The closest I had to a plan was to come in last, get out fast, and have a lovely holiday.
Not true: He also dismissed claims he had been ‘game playing’, and admitted the accusations were upsetting, stating: ‘I had no game plan, I was just being me’
‘So it really upset me when they said that. I couldn’t have randomly chosen immunity! I had no game plan, I was just being me.’
However when asked if the group had patched things up, Iain assured fans they were all still friends, stating: ‘Of course, as far as I’m aware we’re all cool. I’ve got so much respect for all of them. I’ve got no beef with anyone!’
The episode had started with the final three reflecting on their journey in the jungle, and expressing their shock at being voted through by the public, following Jennie McAlpine’s departure.
Here he is! Iain then made a gleeful exit down the famous draw bridge
The MIC star, aware of her huge popularity, said in shock: ‘Is this a dream? How on earth did I get here? Someone’s totted up the votes wrong, how out of all those people am I here? How!’
Iain then admitted: ‘Apart from the birth of my kids and meeting the pop group The Monkeys, this is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me.’
While Jamie added: ‘I’m absolutely made up I can’t tell you. I never ever expected to get this far.’
Go girl: Toff kicked the evening of trials off by partaking in the famous John T-revolting challenge, in a bid to win the starters for herself and her camp mates
All three contestants then had to participate in a final gruesome Bushtucker Trial, in order to win a three-course feast for their last night in Croc Creek.
Toff kicked the evening of trials off by partaking in the famous John T-revolting challenge, in a bid to win the starters for herself and her camp mates.
In the trial, Toff was placed in a mould of the famous Saturday Night Fever pose, with each compartment then filled with a different jungle critter.
Stayin Alive! In the trial, Toff was placed in a mould of the famous Saturday Night Fever pose, with each compartment then filled with a different jungle critter
The blonde was seen shrieking with fright as she endured ten minutes of critters, including spiders, green ants and cockroaches, being poured into the different compartments all over her body.
At one point, a spider hung precariously close to her face, causing her to shriek with fright, before she squirmed as the viscous green ants bit into her arms and legs.
While she cried out in pain at the ants’ bites, Toff distracted herself by thinking of her meal that evening, in her usually witty style.
Scary: Toff was competing to earn starters for her and camp-mates Iain and Jamie as well as a drink and treat for herself
She’s got nerve: The blonde was seen wincing as she endured five minutes of critters, including spiders, green ants and burrowing cockroaches, being poured all over her body
She said: ‘Just think of the belting meal we’re going to have! I’m thinking a big, big burger, with chips AND a lobster’, leaving Ant and Dec in stitches.
As 15,000 cockroaches were poured into her right leg however she soon returned to reality, crying out: ‘No they’re the pits! That’s just feral isn’t it.’
Before adding to the delight of viewers: ‘Whoever thinks this s***t up is warped.’
Help: At one point, a spider hung precariously close to her face, causing her to shriek with fright
Ouch! She later squirmed as the viscous green ants bit into her arms and legs
The last leg of the challenge saw yabbis and crabs added to her left leg, before burrowing cockroaches and spiders soon swarmed around her head.
Clearly struggling, the blonde was heard almost breaking down in tears – but continually uttered the words ‘Be strong’, until her 10 minutes came to an end.
With the trial over, Toff laughed with glee as she waltzed away from the clearing with a full house of stars – causing Dec to quip: ‘What a nutter!’
Leading lady: However, the beauty off held her nerve in the trial and took home all five stars – earning the first course of the feast as well as a drink and treat for herself
Toff’s campmate Iain next faced the infamous Bushtucker bonanza, where he chowed down on a variety of jungle favourites.
As if that was not horrifying enough, Iain also fought the temptation to enjoy some delicious dishes such as a roast dinner, apple crumble and a cheeseboard, in order to win a luxurious dinner for camp.
The TV presenter, competing to win main courses for him and his campmates as well as a drink and treat for himself, was first faced with turkey testicles, in true festive spirit.
However he remained positive as he embarked on the challenge, musing to Ant and Dec’s delight as he chowed down on the testicle: ‘See, I’m chewing but they’re not getting any smaller!’
Delicious? Toff’s campmate Iain next faced the infamous bushtucker bonanza, where he chowed down on a variety of jungle delicacies
‘They’re not getting any smaller!’: The TV presenter, competing to win main courses for him and his campmates, was first faced with turkey testicles, in true festive spirit
Not nice: He was then faced with two dead scorpions, which he proceeded to crunch with his eyes closed – comparing them to eating your own fingernails, as well as ‘a***holes’
Concerns: Maintaining his humour however, he asked Ant and Dec through mouthfuls: ‘Have they still got poison in? Could you find out?’
He was then faced with two dead scorpions, which he proceeded to crunch with his eyes closed – comparing them to eating your own fingernails, as well as ‘a***holes’.
Maintaining his humour however, he asked Ant and Dec through mouthfuls: ‘Have they still got poison in? Could you find out?’
While the hosts advised him to think of the meal that evening, Iain simply quipped: ‘I won’t be hungry, I’ll be in intensive care!’
Next up was a camel’s brain and a glass of blended cockroaches, crickets and mealworms – which he chugged down with ease, before turning to Ant and Dec and declaring: ‘How about that you b******s!’
Knock it back: Next up was a camel’s brain and a glass of blended cockroaches, crickets and mealworms – which he chugged down with ease
Easy: He turned to Ant and Dec after the drink and declared: ‘How about that you b******s!’
Success: Iain rounded off his jungle meal with a pig’s vagina, which despite its vile taste, he managed to chomp down – also earning him five stars for camp
Saving the worst for last, Iain rounded off his jungle meal with a pig’s vagina, which despite its vile taste, he managed to chomp down – also earning him five stars for camp, and proving himself after giving up on two trials previously on the series.
The Bushtucker Bonanza is no stranger to an appearance in the I’m A Celebrity final, with Ferne McCann shocking fans by chowing down on a live water spider in 2015, and Gino D’Campo eating a fermented duck egg in 2009.
Jamie was last to complete his Bushtucker trial, in order to win the trio’s dessert course, as well as his own drink and treat.
Terrified: Jamie was last to complete his Bushtucker trial, in order to win the trio’s dessert course, as well as his own drink and treat
Help! However, the actor, 42, perhaps faced his worst fear during his Panic Pit challenge, which saw him locked in an underground chamber with forty snakes
Locked up: The soap star was strapped on his back to the floor in the tiny, dank tunnel – and told he had to remain there for 10 minutes, in order to win the delicious feast for camp
However, the actor perhaps faced his worst fear during his Panic Pit challenge, which saw him locked in an underground chamber with forty snakes.
The soap star was strapped on his back to the floor in the tiny, dank tunnel – and told he had to remain there for 10 minutes, in order to win the delicious feast for camp.
While Jamie handled the claustrophobic side of the challenge with ease, things soon went awry when the terrifying jungle pythons were dropped into his chamber.
Terrifying: While Jamie handled the claustrophobic side of the challenge with ease, things soon went awry when forty snakes were dropped into his chamber
Not a fan: The actor was seen freezing with fear as the pythons slithered all over his face and torso
Bad to worse: However, the chamber was then plunged into complete darkness with two minutes to go
Not a fan: Meanwhile a snake simultaneously dropped onto his face from the ceiling – causing Jamie to scream out in terror
Triumph: Yet, the star managed to face his fears front on and lasted the whole ten minutes, meaning he was returning to camp with all five stars
With the snakes slithering all over his face and torso, the actor was seen freezing in fear as he attempted to ignore the creatures and focus on the task at hand – joking: ‘They seem to like my head these snakes’.
However, the chamber was then plunged into complete darkness with two minutes to go – at which point a snake simultaneously dropped onto his face from the ceiling, causing Ant and Dec to gasp with fright.
Terrifyingly the python began to wrap itself around Jamie’s face, leaving the hosts noticeably concerned – and warning him to stay very still for his own safety.
The Last Supper! Later that evening, the I’m A Celebrity finalists gorged themselves on the selection of delicious comfort food they had won earlier that day
However, the star managed to face his fears front on and lasted the whole ten minutes, meaning he was returning to camp with all five stars.
Later that evening, the I’m A Celebrity finalists gorged themselves on the selection of delicious comfort food they had won earlier that day, to commemorate their Last Supper in the jungle.
Toff was unable to hide her delight as she took a seat at the fully-dressed dining table and tucked into a starter of cheese and crackers with assorted chutneys, followed by a main of cheeseburger and french fries with prawns on the side.
For dessert the Made In Chelsea star gobbled down chocolate brownie, complete with chocolate sauce, cream, ice cream and marshmallows, while the sugar rush continued with a milkshake and a treat of hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Cravings: Toff was unable to hide her delight as she tucked into a starter of cheese and crackers with assorted chutneys, followed by a main of cheeseburger with prawns on the side
Grateful: Meanwhile Iain ordered tomato soup, a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, sticky toffee pudding and a cheeseboard, which he was teased with during his trial (above)
Refreshing: While Jamie, 42, indulged in a starter of fried buffalo wings followed by a main course of double bacon cheeseburger, french fries and all the trimmings and a pint of lager
Meanwhile Iain ordered a bowl of warming tomato soup, with French crusty bread and a slab of cheddar, followed by a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
The comedian indulged his sweet tooth with a sticky toffee pudding for dessert, with custard. ice cream and double cream, washed down with a milkshake.
Jamie, 42, finished the delicious affair with a starter of fried buffalo wings, followed by a main course of double bacon cheeseburger and french fries and dessert of a mouthwatering melt-in-the-middle hot chocolate fudge cake pudding.
He washed down his meal with a refreshing pint of lager and finished the feast with a treat of a cheeseboard.
Best day ever: Toff, Jamie and Iain looked ecstatic as they filled up on delicious bug-free food during an alfresco meal to celebrate getting to the final three