ITV I'm A Celebrity voting figures revealed with Nigel Farage surprise as Sam Thompson wins

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The voting figures for this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here's final percentage figures have been revealed. The ITV reality show's 2023 run came to an end after three weeks on Sunday night (December 10).

The all-male final following Josie Gibson's late exit during the penultimate episode of the series saw Sam Thompson crowned king of the jungle Former professional boxer Tony Bellew was runner-up while former Ukip leader Nigel Farage came third.

After his win, announced by presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, former Made In Chelsea star Sam leapt into the arms of 41-year-old Tony after the pair struck up a much-adored bromance while Down Under. READ MORE: ITV I'm A Celebrity fans say 'thank god' as they spot scary moment after Sam Thompson's win READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News As the announcement rang in Sam's head, the 31-year-old said: "I’m really overwhelmed, I didn’t think I was even going to be invited on this show." Speaking to voters, he said: “I am so grateful, thank you so much, I’ve dreamt of doing this show for years and years and you made this boy’s dream come true.” Sam was crowned by fellow contestant Josie Gibson, who told him: “I’m so proud of you.” Asked how it feels to win, the radio and podcast host yelled: “It feels amazing!" He was then greeted by his friend and podcast co-host Pete Wicks as he left the jungle in his I’m A Celeb crown Meanwhile, Sam has since broken his silence in his first TV interview since winning the show.

He was a guest via video link on ITV's Lorraine when show host Lorraine Kelly told him: "Everybody that came out, when they were voted off, we would say to them, 'Who do you want to win?' They all said you.