I'm A Celeb's Myleene Klass says six-figure winnings will go to charity 'close to heart'
dailyrecord.co.ukI'm A Celebrity South Africa All-Stars winner Myleene Klass says there was a significant amount of prize money for her triumphant crowning for the ITV jungle spin-off show, but has announced the sweet gesture on what she's going to do with it.The former Loose Women panellist first appeared on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
back in 2006 when she was runner-up in the Australian jungle alongside hosts Ant and Dec, and returned for the spin-off series which sought out to find the 'ultimate jungle legend'.The new series saw a bunch of familiar star-studded celebs from previous seasons battle it out head-to-head in the new setting of Kruger National Park until only singer Myleene and Diversity star Jordan Banjo were left to battle it out.The talented musician-turned-presenter, 45, took on the last trial against dancer Jordan in an infamous eating challenge where the pair were presented with a variety of gruesome insects such as mice tails.
Myleene came out victorious and was crowned.Days after her win on the popular ITV reality show, Myleene has revealed she won £100,000 and told fans on social media what she was doing with it.Writing on Instagram, the mum-of-three explained: "I am proud to donate my I’m A Celebrity prize money of £100,000.00 to Save the Children UK.
I’ve been an ambassador for 11 years in which time I’ve travelled the globe helping STC. "The things I have seen will stay with me forever.
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