Reality TV star expresses gratitude and excitement as he prepares to return home
Sam Thompson, who was crowned King of the Jungle on Sunday, took to social media to share his heartfelt thoughts and thanks with his fans. In a lengthy Instagram post, Sam expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his time on the show. He described winning as a dream come true and thanked his followers for making it possible. Sam also admitted to feeling nervous before entering the jungle but was overwhelmed by the love and kindness he received. The post was met with an outpouring of support from fans and famous friends, including girlfriend Zara McDermott and former I'm A Celebrity contestants Jacqueline Jossa and Fleur East.
Sam's emotional journey
Sam, 31, posted a photo of himself at the airport, ready to embark on his journey home from Australia. In the caption, he expressed his excitement at returning home and thanked his followers for their support. Sam revealed that he was initially nervous about how he would come across on the show, but was grateful for the overwhelming support he received. He concluded the post by expressing his love and gratitude to his fans.
An outpouring of support
Sam's heartfelt message was met with an outpouring of love and support from fans and famous friends. His girlfriend, Zara McDermott, expressed her pride in the comments and eagerly awaited his return. Former I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa congratulated Sam on his victory, while Fleur East, who also competed on the show, praised him as a "dude" and looked forward to debriefing with him. Love Island host Maya Jama simply referred to Sam as "our king."
Impact on fans
One fan shared a touching message about the impact Sam had on their child, who has ADHD. They expressed their gratitude for having someone like Sam as a role model and credited him with giving their child an example of how they can be. The fan described the impact as immeasurable and thanked Sam for his presence on the show.
Reunion with best friend
During his time in the jungle, Sam's best friend Pete Wicks joined the show in place of Zara. The two men had an emotional reunion on the bridge, which was captured on camera. Zara also shared a sweet message to Sam in the comments of his post, expressing her love and excitement for his return.
Sam Thompson's journey on I'm A Celebrity ended on a high note as he was crowned the winner. His heartfelt message to his fans and the outpouring of support he received demonstrate the impact he had on viewers during his time on the show. As he prepares to return home, Sam can be proud of his accomplishment and the positive influence he had on his fans.
