JILL Scott has been crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity 2022 – after an incredible 12 million votes.
The Lioness, 35, beat off competition from Matt Hancock, 44, and Owen Warner, 23, to take home the prestigious title – just months after helping England win the Euros.
Jill Scott has won I’m A Celebrity 2022
She was met by fiance Shelly after her win
Jill Scott and Owen Warner made it to the final two
Matt came in third place and was met by his partner Gina, while Owen was placed second.
Speaking to hosts Ant Mcpartlin and Dec Donnelly after receiving the news, Jill said: “I just can’t believe it. Honestly, I think I’m going to owe my grandma a lot of money for the 12 million votes she’s done.
“We were one big team, I don’t think there should be one winner, we couldn’t have got through it without all of us.”
Jill hung up her boots in the summer after lifting the Euros with England Women and now runs a coffee shop with her fiancée Shelly, who was there to meet her tonight.
During her time in camp, Jill gained fans for her calm, unassuming and witty presence – like when ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there would be a Covid inquiry, and Jill quipped: “Tucker trials practise for your big trial?”
Jill picked up a decent payday for her three weeks in the jungle; in the region of £120,000.
She is thought to now have her sights set on becoming a TV regular — following in the footsteps of former Lioness Alex Scott, who fronts up the Beeb’s Football Focus.
During the final episode of the series, the gang had to undertake their final Bushtucker Trials to be in with a chance of winning a starter, main course and dessert of their choice, as well as drinks and treats.
For the first time the celebrities were able to watch one another attempt to complete the challenges, with Jill taking on the first trial, Rat Race.
Owen was up next to take on Bushtucker Bonanza during which he would win main courses for himself and his campmates if he managed to eat a selection of five questionable dishes including a fermented duck egg and a camel’s testicle.
Matt took on the final trial, Flood Your Face, which saw the MP for West Suffolk have his head in a tank of water, while wearing a snorkel to breathe, for five minutes. Each minute endured secured one star and the chance for Hancock to provide his campmates with desserts of their choosing.
They successfully completed each of their challenges and earned all the available stars, which meant they were rewarded with their tailor-made three course meals.
Matt opted for garlic prawns to start, followed by steak and chips with a mozzarella side salad.
For dessert he chose apple pie with salted caramel ice cream and opted for a drink of red wine and blue cheese with crackers as his treat.
Owen, who has been open about struggling with hunger during the competition, chose a calamari starter with a quadruple stack beef burger with cheese and bacon and chips for his main course.
That was followed by a pizza-sized cookie dough dessert along with a treat of American-style pancakes, crispy bacon and maple syrup, with a Coca-Cola to drink.
Jill opted for prawn cocktail to start, followed by a traditional beef Sunday dinner with gravy and Yorkshire pudding, and had a cheese board for dessert.
She also had Coca-Cola for her drink, and chose a flat white coffee and bar of milk chocolate for her treat.
Matt Hancock came in third place
The former campmates returned to see Jill crowned winner
Jill took on her final trial to win food
The footballer won over viewers during her time on the show
