After just under 3 weeks of brutal Bushtucker Trials, surprise returns and more drama than anyone could’ve predicted, I’m A Celebrity South Africa 2026 has finally crowned its second-ever Legend of the Jungle.
This all-stars season has delivered everything – from jaw-dropping eating challenges and emotional confessions to chaotic camp clashes, hilarious moments, and that unforgettable Celebrity Cyclone comeback that certainly had us shouting at our TVs!
The viewing public has had to wait until the grand finale to vote for their favourites, with celebrities being chucked out based on high-stakes Bushtucker trials and controversial decisions by fellow campmates.
Now, viewers have finally had their say, with the Legend of the Jungle announced by Ant and Dec in front of a live audience in London.
With familiar faces returning to prove themselves again, the final was never going to be straightforward… and honestly? It didn’t disappoint.
So, without further adoooo…
And the winner of I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 is…
Adam Thomas!
Soap star Adam Thomas is your King of the Jungle 2026 – and what a rollercoaster journey it’s been.
From the very start, Adam brought heart, humour and determination to camp – but this was far from an easy ride. He found himself at the centre of some of the biggest talking points of the series, including explosive camp tensions with fellow campmate Jimmy Bullard and a dramatic trial twist that nearly saw the Emmerdale actor exit through no fault of his own – a moment that split both campmates and viewers at home.
There were clashes, emotional highs and lows, and moments where the pressure clearly took its toll – but Adam never walked away from it! He also opened up about the physical demands of jungle life, battling through challenges while managing ongoing health issues.
And through it all, he remained one of the most likeable campmates – building strong friendships, bringing humour to the camp, and proving he had the resilience to go all the way.
A comeback, a redemption, and a seriouslyyy popular win!
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Whoever you were rooting for, there’s no denying this season has been one of the most entertaining yet – and we’re already hoping this isn’t the last we see of the South Africa spin-off.
Now… the big question is: who do we want back next time?
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