ITV I'm A Celeb star to cash in on Sam Thompson's success – and they weren't even in jungle

Ahead of Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing final, one avid TV watcher correctly predicted that Ellie Leach would win the show, as they pointed out a bizarre pattern between Strictly and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Taking to X, formerly Twitter, TV critic Ian Hyland shared their prediction, writing: "Random fact ahead of tonight’s #StrictlyFinal.

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has broken his silence after he was linked with partners of I'm A Celebrity... Get me Out Of Here! stars while he was enjoying his time down under. Pete, who jetted off to Australia to support his bestie Sam Thompson, was spotted getting cosy with EastEnders star Danielle Harold, as well as enjoying a night out with Nick Pickard's girlfriend Sarah Corrin.

Sam Thompson revealed his shock at being unable to hold onto any precious reminders from his time in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! jungle after he was stripped of his winnings.

Sam Thompson soared to victory on this year's season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, taking home the title of King of the Jungle.

Despite coming second on this year's I'm A Celebrity, Tony Bellew looks set to receive a whopping £3 million due to his bromance with Sam Thompson. The boxer looks to be set for big things, as Jonathan Shalit OBE, chairman of InterTalent, reckons the star will be able to cash in quickly, reports the Mirror.

One of the strongest bonds to be formed in the I’m A Celeb jungle looks set to continue in the real world. King of the jungle Sam Thompson has built the foundations of a long lasting relationship with runner-up Tony Bellew after he shared a sweet moments with fans.

Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, who was crowned king of the jungle on Sunday's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! had his "priorities" questioned by his girlfriend Zara McDermott in his latest Instagram post.

Zara McDermott has been treated to a lavish birthday celebration after her boyfriend Sam Thompson returned to the UK following his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! win.Taking to her Instagram Story, the former Love Island star, 27, shared that Sam, 31, had gifted her a lavish Bottega Veneta bag, which costs between £1,880 and £5,550.

I'm A Celebrity contestants Tony Bellew and Sam Thompson have been seen enjoying a day out together with the boxer's family, following their stint in the jungle.

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! winner Sam Thompson and girlfriend Zara McDermott had an emotional reunion at the airport after he touched down from Australia. Zara, 26, was there to greet Sam, 31, at London's Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, 13 December after several weeks apart and they packed on the PDA - hugging and kissing. Proud girlfriend Zara even brought along balloons to greet her boyfriend, who became tearful as they reunited after his jungle win.

Strictly star Zara McDermott is rumoured to be in a secret feud with boyfriend Sam Thompson's fellow I'm a Celebrity campmates after the 26-year-old snubbed all of them bar one on social media.

Sam Thompson has finally been reunited with his girlfriend Zara McDermott after securing the jungle crown in this year's I'm A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here!

As the 2023 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! came to a close at the weekend, this year's celebrities have been spotted beaming from ear to ear as they packed up their bags in Australia and set off on their long journey back to the UK. Former boxing champ Tony Bellew was snapped at Brisbane Airport, along with Nick Pickard and Fred Sirieix, just days after Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle.

I'm A Celebrity 2023 winner Sam Thompson led his fellow camp stars and their loved ones at Brisbane Airport, ready to jet back to the UK just in time for Christmas. Former Made in Chelsea star Sam, 31, who was crowned King of the Jungle on 10 December, was joined at the airport by his best pal Pete Wicks, 35, who flew out to Australia to support him. JLS star Marvin Humes, 38, who was close to Sam in the jungle, dressed casually alongside his wife, Rochelle Humes, 34, as they laughed and joked alongside Pete and Sam.

Piers Morgan's son Spencer had to say sorry to I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson after his dad, who presents on TalkTV, called him an "irritating halfwit". Former Good Morning Britain host Piers had a go at UK politician Nigel Farage and I'm A Celeb show's low ratings on X (which used to be Twitter), where he also mentioned Sam disparagingly. But Spencer, who knows Sam, quickly set things right.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Sam Thompson, who was crowned King of the Jungle during Sunday night's grand final of the ITV reality show on 10 December, has spilled all on his emotional first phonecall with girlfriend Zara McDermott. Zara, 26, was celebrating her beau's fantastic win back home in the UK with a huge viewing party packed with their family and friends.

Sam Thompson, the winner of this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, has shared his heartache over missing his girlfriend Zara McDermott while he was in the jungle. The former reality star, who was crowned King of the Jungle on Sunday, 10 December, has opened up about how much he missed "his goose" and is looking forward to spending Christmas with her.Twenty six year old Zara wasn't able to join Sam in Australia as she was busy competing in Strictly Come Dancing, and despite being the fifth celebrity to leave the BBC show, she supported Sam from home while he made it through to the final and ultimately won.

Sam Thompson stole the hearts of the nation with his bubbly personality and energetic character during his time on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! earning himself a well-deserved place in the final. The former Made in Chelsea star, 31 is joined by Nigel Farage and Tony Bellew as the three remaining campmates, with one of them being crowned queen or king of the jungle.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! runner-up Tony Bellew issued some stern advice to his jungle pal Sam Thompson, who was crowned King of the Jungle 2023. Tony, 41, a former professional boxer, struck up an unlikely friendship with ex Made in Chelsea star Sam, 31, during their time Down Under in the wilderness.

Zara McDermott was seen celebrating in London as her boyfriend Sam Thompson was crowned the winner of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2023.