Inside original I’m A Celeb winner Tony Blackburn’s life after the jungle including rarely-seen wife and famous friends

HAVE you ever wondered what Tony Blackburn has been up to since his stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle in 2002?

The 79-year-old won the first ever series of the ITV show 22 years ago.

Tony, who shot to fame as a broadcaster on Radio Caroline and Radio London, was joined in the jungle by the likes of Nigel Benn, Darren Day and Rhona Cameron.

The jockey managed to beat Christine Hamilton and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson to the top spot.

Tony loves to share what he gets up to on Instagram.

The radio stare shares loved-up snaps with his wife Debbie and the pair live in Arkley, Hertfordshire.

The pair recently celebrated a huge mile stone in their relationship.

Posing for a selfie next to Debbie, Tony said back in June: “Today is our 30th wedding anniversary and still in love xx.”

Tony has also had to come to terms with the loss of his beloved sister Jackie.

In June he paid tribute to his sibling with a lovely picture.

Tony said: “Today would have been my sister Jackie’s birthday but she passed away with Covid.

“I will always regret not being able to be with her because of Covid. Thinking of you Jackie xx.”

Tony also loves spending time with his neighbour’s adorable dog Brooke.

He’s shared a selection of videos and pictures on his grid of the golden retriever.

But when Tony isn’t doing that he’s hanging out with lots of celebrities.

Tony has posted snaps with famous faces including Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden, 63, and singer Cliff Richard, 82.

After his stint on the programme, hosted by Ant and Dec, Tony returned to BBC Radio London for Classic Gold Digital a year later.

Five years later Tony hosted the Weekend Breakfast on Smooth Radio.

He also worked with various of shows from different stations, including Pick of the Pops, the Soul Motown Show and Tony Blackburn’s Playlist.