KING OF THE CASTLE

Who won I’m A Celebrity 2021?

ONE lucky celebrity has been crowned King of the Castle.

The final three of Danny Miller, Frankie Bridge and Simon Gregson was whittled down to just one.

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Danny Miller is I’m A Celebrity 2021’s King of the Castle

Who won I’m A Celebrity 2021?

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller won I’m A Celebrity 2021.

The 30-year-old star, who is best known for his role as Aaron Dingle on the soap, officially became this year’s King of the Castle during the line final on Sunday, December 12.

Danny reacted to his win: “From the bottom of my heart and my family’s heart – thank you so much.

“This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, bar my son.”

The soap star endured a final trial of wearing a helmet over his head that was filled with critters.

After winning all his stars he enjoyed a slap up final meal in the castle, with the other finalists before going to be crowned the 2021 winner.

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Who was in the I’m A Celebrity 2021 final?

Every year the campmates are vying for the ultimate title but there can only be one winner.

🔵 Read our I’m A Celeb 2021 live blog for the latest updates

However, it’s not always easy to predict who’s likely to win over fans of the show.

This year, Emmerdale star Danny stormed to victory despite not being the bookies’ favourite to win – leaving some fans insisting that the result was a fix!

WINNER: Danny Miller

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Danny Miller impressed viewers after just one episode and was crowned the first King of the Castle

Emmerdale star Danny has long been linked to appearing on the show and finally gave it a go in 2021

The actor, who is best known for playing Aaron Dingle, left behind his fiancé Steph Jones and their first child, who was born in October.

Before heading into the castle he said: “I knew my baby would only be about a month old when I went into the Castle.

“I was worried about leaving the baby with Steph [Jones] on her own but she is a midwife and I know our baby will be in perfect hands.”

The 30-year-old first appeared in Emmerdale in 2008 before leaving in 2012.

He later reprised his role in 2014.

Danny developed a man-crush on campmate Danny Ginola in the castle.

The two became very close, with a tearful Danny breaking down after failing to win the footballer’s letter from home.

The pair even shared a bed.

SECOND PLACE: Simon Gregson

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Simon Gregson picked up second spot

Soap legend Simon was a hot favourite to win the show throughout the series, but he was pipped to the post.

The actor, who has played Coronation Street’s hapless Steve McDonald for 32 years, was the latest star from the ITV soap to land a place on the show.

Simon kept the camp entertained with his jokes and banter – but was mainly known for his windy bottom.

were over the moon when they found out their dad survived the first eviction.

The actor, 47, shares Alfie, 14, Harry, 12, and Henry Teddy, five, with his wife Emma Gleave.

Simon tends to keep his loved-ones and private life out of the spotlight.

They live in a cosy countryside house near Wilmslow in Cheshire. 

THIRD PLACE: Frankie Bridge

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Frankie Bridge came in third place

Frankie followed in the footsteps of husband Wayne on the show.

The singer-turned-TV star, a regular on Loose Women, is taking part after ITV chiefs are said to have offered her a bumper deal.

Former Chelsea footballer Wayne, 41, but was ticked off by Frankie, 32, for talking about their sex life.

Now he has been the one watching from home with their sons Parker, eight, and Carter, six, as Frankie enjoyed life around the campfire.,

Many thought the crowning of Frankie Bridge was a forgone conclusion, but the singer ended up coming in third.

But she beat her husband’s position after he only managed to finish fifth in 2016,

I'm A Celebrity 2021 - here's everything you need to know

Danny Miller crowned winner of I’m A Celebrity after beating Simon Gregson to become King of the Castle
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