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Social-media star Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) wins 2025 series
He faced off with finalists Tom Read Wilson and Shona McGarty.
Viewers cast a record number of votes — reportedly 13 million, the highest in a decade.
In the final challenge, Ginge took on the “Helmets of Hell” — confronting spiders, snakes, and other creatures — to earn stars for the camp.
After surviving the jungle trials for three weeks, the trio celebrated with a huge feast: Ginge reportedly started with a double cheeseburger!
Ginge Speaks Out
“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done”
Upon winning, Ginge said it was a “dream come true” and thanked viewers: “I didn’t think I’d go all this way never mind win.”
He admitted the jungle was tougher than expected and contemplated giving up — but kept going.
Final standings & eliminated campmates
Runner-up: Tom Read Wilson
Third place: Shona McGarty
Just before the final, Aitch was eliminated — ending his jungle journey.
Why Fans Loved Ginge
From Twitch to jungle legend
Ginge, a streamer and YouTuber, brought humour, authenticity, and resilience — big factors in winning over the audience.
Fans and campmates credited him for “bossing the trials” and staying real under pressure.