The first social media star in the history of I’m A Celebrity has been crowned King of the Jungle. Morgan Burtwistle, better known as AngryGinge, beat Tom Read Wilson in the final
Morgan Burtwistle, better known as Angry Ginge to his five million social media followers, broke down in tears after he was voted by the public to be the winner of the ITV reality show TRENDING
In a dramatic twist, Morgan “AngryGinge” Burtwistle, a social media sensation, has stunned viewers by becoming the first-ever social media star crowned King of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! The 24-year-old, who rose to fame with five million Twitch followers, triumphed in the ITV reality show’s final, beating seasoned star Tom Read Wilson to win after an overwhelming 13 MILLION votes were cast—marking the highest voting figure in over a decade!
The star was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by his mother, Michelle, who flew out to Australia two weeks ago to support him
AngryGinge put the crown on his mother’s head as they celebrated the win after being reunited
Tom narrowly missed out on being crowned the nation’s champion
Typically the winner of the show is a household name and AngryGinge is the first social media star to be crowned King of the Jungle
The 24-year-old, who grew up in a council estate in Salford, Manchester, appeared overwhelmed as he told the show’s hosts Ant and Dec: ‘I feel amazing’
A staggering 13million votes were cast, the highest on the show in at least a decade. AngryGinge was crowned King by last year’s winner McFly star Danny Jones
From his humble beginnings in Salford, Manchester, AngryGinge’s unexpected journey to the top of the jungle left viewers and fellow contestants in awe. As he was crowned by last year’s winner, McFly’s Danny Jones, AngryGinge admitted, “I feel amazing. Honestly, a dream come true… I didn’t think I could get this far, let alone win.” His victory was a moment of raw emotion, with the internet star overwhelmed by the outpouring of support.
The social media star said of his experience: ‘I was a massive fan of the show but it was a lot harder than I thought’
AngryGinge grew to prominence on the live streaming platform, Twitch, on which his five million followers watch him shout expletives at a video or football game
Runner-up Tom was a good sport as he celebrated AngryGinge’s win
The 2025 cast joined the finalists to see who would be crowned champion (L-R) Eddie Kadi, Vogue Williams, Martin Kemp, Kelly Brook, Jack Osbourne, Lisa Riley, Ruby Wax, Aitch and Shona
With his win, AngryGinge has made history not only by being the first social media influencer to win the show, but also by breaking viewership records for ITV. The final’s viewing figures topped a staggering 12 million, thanks to his massive fanbase and the captivating drama of his journey through the jungle. ITV bosses are over the moon, hailing the show as a major success in luring back younger audiences—particularly those aged 16-34.
Shona McGarty placed third in the I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out Of Here! final on Sunday night
Meanwhile, Tom said of his experience: ‘Your whole focus has to be out and then you sort of forget this corporeal thing and you’re a floating soul. It’s a very nice way to live’
The final moments were just as intense, with AngryGinge narrowly holding off the competition. Tom Read Wilson, who placed second, and Shona McGarty, who finished third, both gave heartfelt tributes to the social media star as they left the jungle. Fans couldn’t get enough of the bond between AngryGinge and his fellow campmates, especially Shona, whose emotional departure had fans speculating about a potential romance with rapper Aitch.
Behind the scenes, the rivalry between AngryGinge and Aitch for the crown was a closely guarded battle, with each camp pulling out all the stops to secure the victory. But in the end, it was AngryGinge’s relatability and charismatic presence that stole the show, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
As AngryGinge celebrated his victory with his family, it was clear that his time in the jungle had changed him. “I’m a lot mentally stronger than I thought I was. That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” he reflected.
With his social media fame now reaching new heights, AngryGinge is set to make an even bigger impact on television. The star’s triumph is a sign of the changing times, with Gen Z influencers like him paving the way for a new generation of TV stars. And for his many fans, this is just the beginning.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
