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HOLLY Willoughby said her I’m A Celebrity stint had been “magical” as she sat down for her final interview with Declan Donnelly.

She thanked her co-stars for helping making her experience of being Down Under so special after crowning Harry Redknapp King of the jungle.

 Holly Willoughby described her time on I'm A Celebrity as 'magical' as she hosted the show for a final time
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Holly Willoughby described her time on I'm A Celebrity as 'magical' as she hosted the show for a final time

Holly joined the show this year after Ant McPartlin took an extended break from the spotlight.

The 37-year-old became an instant hit with fans, with many begging her to return next year.

However it's believed this will be the final time Holly presents the show, as Ant is expected to return next year.

After the show ended, Holly opened up about how she’d found her experience of the show.

 She thanked her co-star Declan Donnelly and said being there was 'no place' on earth like the camp
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She thanked her co-star Declan Donnelly and said being there was 'no place' on earth like the camp

She explained: “It’s been everything and more!

“I’m so glad I had this experience without having to eat anything.

“There is nothing like this place. It is so magical.”

Viewers at home praised her “hilarious” chemistry with Dec, with one tweeting: “Holly has done a stellar job alongside Dec!”

Harry Redknapp cries when he talks about wife Sandra on I'm A Celebrity
 Holly and Dec, here with jungle winner Harry Redknapp, were praised for their 'hilarious' on-screen chemistry
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Holly and Dec, here with jungle winner Harry Redknapp, were praised for their 'hilarious' on-screen chemistryCredit: Rex Features

Another commented: “Well that's it for another year but I've enjoyed watching @hollywills with @antanddec Dec she has been amazing and she is such a lovely woman. You have been incredible Holly!”

One viewer added: “Dec & Holly have been fabulous. Great chemistry.”

While a fourth told their followers: “Massive congratulations and well done to the beautiful @hollywills for absolutely smashing co-hosting with @antanddec this year!”

After the show ended, Holly praised Harry and said he was a deserved winner.

 Holly later shared this snap with Harry and thanked her fans for helping her along the 'magical adventure'
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Holly later shared this snap with Harry and thanked her fans for helping her along the 'magical adventure'

Sharing the above snap of herself with Harry and Dec, Holly wrote: “So wonderful to be able to crown the man that melted our hearts for the last three weeks.

“Congratulations King Harry! It's been the most wonderful adventure. It's been a dream, thank you for having me. Jam roly poly's all round!”

During this evening’s final, former Spurs boss Harry was crowned King of the jungle – with Emily Atack placed in second.

She broke down in tears during her final interview and revealed taking part in the show had given her confidence again.

Harry struggled to hold back his tears as he was reunited with his beloved wife Sandra, while third place John Barrowman was inconsolable as he was greeted by his husband after finishing third.


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