In a finale that left the Australian outback—and the nation—reeling with disbelief and delight, 24-year-old Twitch sensation Morgan “AngryGinge” Burtwistle has etched his name into I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! immortality as the first social media star to claim the crown of King of the Jungle. Beating out the eloquent favorite Tom Read Wilson in a nail-biting public vote that shattered records with a staggering 13 million ballots—the highest in over a decade—AngryGinge’s improbable ascent from Salford council estate kid to reality TV royalty capped a season brimming with drama, camaraderie, and unexpected heart. Broadcast live on ITV to an audience topping 12 million, the December 9, 2025, spectacle saw last year’s champ Danny Jones of McFly place the iconic headdress on the wide-eyed winner, who promptly burst into tears and shared the moment with his tearful mum Michelle. As fans flood social media with memes, montages, and “deserved” chants, this historic upset isn’t just a feel-good upset—it’s a seismic nod to the Gen Z influencers reshaping entertainment, proving that raw charisma and a rabid online army can topple even the poshest of pedigrees. From Twitch tirades to jungle throne, AngryGinge’s win is the ultimate underdog saga, and the internet’s still screaming.
The I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! finale has long been British telly’s glittering spectacle—a chaotic cocktail of camp confessions, Bushtucker Trial bravery, and that electric bridge walk to coronation. But the 2025 edition, filmed amid the sun-scorched wilds of Gwrych Castle in North Wales (a pandemic-era pivot that’s become permanent), delivered its most audacious twist yet. With a cast blending TikTok titans, soap opera stalwarts, and surprise entrants like EastEnders‘ Shona McGarty and The Wanted‘s Max George, the season was a powder keg of personalities primed for sparks. AngryGinge, the foul-mouthed Manchester streamer whose Twitch channel (5 million followers strong) thrives on unfiltered rants at video games and football matches, entered as a wildcard in Week 3—a “massive fan” of the show who admitted pre-entry, “I thought it’d be a laugh, but it’s a lot harder than I bargained for.” Little did viewers know, his explosive energy and unshakeable loyalty would propel him from underdog to overlord, clinching the title in a vote that outpaced even the 2019 peak of 11.3 million.
The path to the crown was paved with peril and pathos. AngryGinge dove headfirst into the show’s sadistic staples: Enduring the “Viper Vault” trial (locked in a snake-filled chamber for 10 minutes, emerging with a grin and a quip: “I’d take this over a bad Wi-Fi signal any day”), and the infamous “Celebrity Cyclone” (a foam-and-flood frenzy that left him soaked but smirking: “This is just like a Manchester downpour—except with more cameras”). His camp dynamics? Electric. A playful rivalry with rapper Aitch blossomed into bromance gold—late-night chats about council estate grit and gaming glory that had fans shipping “GingeAitch” harder than a soap opera slow-burn. Shona McGarty, the third-place finisher, shared tearful tributes upon her exit: “Ginge, you’re the brother I never had—your heart’s bigger than your mouth, and that’s saying something.” Even runner-up Tom Read Wilson, the posh etiquette expert whose Shakespearean shade sessions stole early episodes, bowed gracefully: “Your whole focus has to be out, and then you sort of forget this corporeal thing—you’re a floating soul. It’s a very nice way to live… but damn, Ginge, you floated right to the top.” The vote tally? A jaw-dropper: AngryGinge’s 6.2 million to Tom’s 4.8 million and Shona’s 2 million, fueled by his Twitch horde who turned #VoteGinge into a viral war cry.
What makes this victory “unbelievable” isn’t just the numbers—it’s the narrative flip. AngryGinge, hailing from a Salford council estate where “shouting expletives at screens” was his ticket out of hardship, represents the democratization of fame in a post-influencer world. As ITV bosses beamed in post-show interviews, “This is massive for us—luring back the 16-34 demo with a streamer who screams authenticity.” The 13 million votes eclipsed the 2024 finale’s 10.5 million, while viewership spiked 15% among under-25s, per BARB metrics. AngryGinge’s mum Michelle, who jetted to Oz for the win, got the first crown placement in a moment that melted hearts: “I feel amazing. Honestly, a dream come true… I didn’t think I could get this far, let alone win,” he sobbed to hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Reflecting on the jungle grind: “I’m a lot mentally stronger than I thought I was. That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” Shona’s departure quip? “Ginge, you ate the jungle—now pass the plate!” Fans, still buzzing, flooded X with montages of his trials-turned-triumphs: “From Twitch tantrums to jungle king? Ginge just rewrote the rulebook. #KingGinge.”
The historical hat-tip? AngryGinge shatters the mold: No soap star, no reality retread, no royal reject—this is the first pure social media phenom to snag the crown, a seismic shift for a show that’s crowned the likes of Joe Pasquale (2004) and Georgia “Toff” Toffolo (2017). His Twitch roots—raging at FIFA glitches or Premier League blunders—mirror the unscripted chaos of I’m a Celeb, making his win a meta-masterstroke. Rivalries like his with Aitch (a “love-hate” that birthed iconic camp cooking fails) and bonds with Oti Mabuse (who called him “my ginger guardian angel”) added flavor, while Shona’s emotional exit sparked “Shitch” romance rumors that lit up TikTok. Tom’s poetic runner-up grace? Pure class: “Ginge, you’re the people’s prince—wear that crown like the chaos king you are.”
Post-jungle, AngryGinge’s glow-up is just beginning: A McVitie’s biscuit deal teased for 2026, Twitch charity streams eyeing £1M for youth mental health (nodding his own “harder than expected” trials), and whispers of a Celebs Go Dating spin-off where he coaches campmates on “jungle etiquette.” Michelle’s airport reunion hug went viral (3M views), with her quip: “My boy’s a king—now, let’s get him a proper brew.” Fans are feral: “Ginge over Tom? Upset of the century, but earned—Twitch royalty reigns!” one Reddit thread raved, 100K upvotes strong. As ITV eyes more influencers for S20, AngryGinge’s win isn’t anomaly—it’s augury, proving the jungle’s big enough for streamers who roar.
From Salford screens to Oz throne, AngryGinge’s historic haul is the underdog anthem we needed. Stream the finale on ITVX, binge the season, and crown your fave—because in 2025’s I’m a Celeb, the king’s got ginger fire. #KingGinge forever.
