I’m A Celebrity final LIVE: Nigel Farage reveals main quality he hopes fans noticed following jungle stint as ‘secret girlfriend’ greets him on bridge as he finishes in third place

Facing his fears…

Before he was voted in third place Nigel Farage kept a cool head while locked in the ‘panic pit’, an underground metal box filled with snakes, for his final Bushtucker Trial.

He joked: ‘Lots of people would like the snake to strangle me, I suppose, Their dream might come true.’

Asked where he was going in his head, he said: ‘I’ma thinking about things I’ve done in my life that were worse than this,’ adding that he was thinking about the plane crash he was in.

Asked if he had dealt with a lot of snakes in his time, he said: “European parliament was stuffed with them, terrible lot.’

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Nigel finished in third place…

Nigel Farage finished in third place during Sunday’s final of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

The former politician, 59, was up against ex Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, and retired boxer Tony Bellew, 41, with the winner yet to be announced.

Show fans overwhelmingly rejoiced at the news on social media…

No thanks!

Fans were in hysterics after Sam told Tony to ‘pretend you’re Nigel’ to help the former boxer distract himself during his tense Bushtucker Trial.

Tony was not impressed, with the sportsman exclaiming: ‘No thanks!’

Unable to contain himself…

Sam was in hysterics as he watched his pal Tony struggle during the Bushtucker Trial…

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Oops!

I’m A Celebrity viewers were stunned during Sam’s eating trial.

The reality star was tasked with eating a plethora of jungle delicacies, struggling to keep them down as he swallowed each one.

But fans of the show were shocked after he ate a scorpion, complete with its sting.

The television personality was meant to bite the sting off and spit it out before swallowing but failed to do so…

Don't take it personally, Tony…

I’m A Celebrity viewers were in hysterics as they watched Tony take on his first trial of the final.

The boxer was strapped to a large wooden plate and covered with vast amounts of critters and creepy crawlies.

However, the former boxer appeared to take it as a personal attack, with the sportsman lashing out at his fellow campmates and show hosts Ant and Dec for laughing…

Favouritism?

Fans have noticed Nigel Farage has been getting a lot of coverage on GB News, with channel bosses ‘begging’ their viewers to vote for him…

Looking good?

Sam Thompson’s girlfriend Zara McDermott was left in hysterics as she saw his fellow I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! campmate Nigel Farage dressed in tiny green hot pants during Saturday’s episode.

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam, 31, has made it to tonight’s series final along with ex politician Nigel, 59, and retired boxer Tony Bellew, 41.

The night before, the last remaining three campmates took part in the legendary Celebrity Cyclone challenge with This Morning host Josie Gibson, 38, before she was given the boot by the public later in the episode.

Each of the stars were given some tiny sparkling hot pants to wear, with Nigel’s tight shorts leaving very little to the imagination.

And, while former leader of the Brexit Party Nigel has shown far more this season by baring his bottom in the shower, Zara, 26,

Jungle champ…

With just minutes to go before this year’s final, show fans are predicting who will win…

Motherly love…

Despite leaving the jungle just one day before the final, Josie Gibson was not disappointed as her exit meant she was reunited with her son Reggie, five, who jetted out to Australia to see her…

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Fan boy…

Pete Wicks has revealed why he thinks ITV made the decision to send him out to greet I’m A Celebrity’s Sam Thompson when he leaves the final.

The former TOWIE star, 35, replaced Sam’s, 31, girlfriend Zara McDermott, 26, to go to Australia as she was in Strictly Come Dancing while they had to decide – before she got the boot.

In Pete’s words, despite Zara getting voted off the show quicker than they all thought, the reality star said it was ‘first come, first serve’ so he wasn’t giving up his ticket to down under.

But speaking to HELLO! magazine, which could explain why he was the chosen one, instead of Zara.

He said: ‘To be honest, I think ITV are sending me out there to protect Ant and Dec for when he comes out, because his obsession is real.

‘I think it’s the main reason he’s done the show to be honest with you, just to get close to them, so I think I’m out there for protection.

‘Zara could have gone but we obviously thought Zara was still going to be in Strictly. Obviously now she could have gone, but I won’t give up my place. Listen, first come, first served.’

Best pals…

Sam and Tony’s friendship has been a highlight of the series for fans.

While Tony first seemed uncomforable around Sam, he gradually warmed up to him, with the pair forming an amusing partnership on screen.

And the pair's unlikely friendship may even be turned into a reality television show.

ITV bosses are reportedly eyeing up the pair after their journey from awkward campers to ultimate bros ‘fascinated’ them.

Placing their bets…

I’m A Celebrity fans are certain they've cracked who will become King of the Jungle tonight.

Sam stole viewers hearts with his charisma and joyful attitude, as well as being so open about his ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

And viewers of the show thing he’s a dead cert to win simply because he’s such a huge fan of the programme…

Baring all…

Nigel Farage caused a quite stir at ITV following his 'attention-seeking' tactics in the jungle which saw him stripping completely naked on a number of occasions.

His team fired off a legal letter to ITV bosses for showing him naked in the I’m A Celebrity jungle shower.

His furious aides claim there is an ‘indecency’ clause in his contract which bans the channel from showing footage of him nude.

Yet former campmate Frankie Dettori has revealed that Nigel's nudity was in breach of the rules, with show bosses telling the stars to keep their underwear on.

Speaking after he became the first star to be voted out of the Jungle, Frankie admitted he was bewildered to learn Nigel’s bare bottom had been viewed by millions.

Speaking to MailOnline, Frankie said: ‘Really? The shower is miles away from the camp so we didn’t know what was going on, I’m not going to spy on Nigel’s butt.

‘Really? We were told to keep our swimmers on!’

In for the win?

Sam Thompson leads the odds to be crowned King of the Jungle, according to Ladbrokes.

The Made In Chelsea star, 31, will compete against boxer Tony Bellew and politician Nigel Farage in Sunday night’s final.

The bookies make Sam odds-on at 4/11 to go all the way Down Under, with Tony second in the betting as things stand at 4/1, ahead of Nigel at 9/2.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: ‘We’re guaranteed a King of the Jungle this year, and while Nigel Farage has been well backed of late, the odds suggest Sam Thompson is a shoo-in for the crown.’

Quite a sight…

Josie Gibson narrowly missed out on a place in the final after she was voted out by the public during Saturday’s episode of the show.

But she was left with a (perhaps unwelcome) memory when Nigel and Tony stripped down to a pair of very tiny, and very revealing, hot pants for the legedary Celebrity Cyclone challenge.

This Morning host Josie, 38, did not know where to look and resorted to covering her face and bursting into nervous, hysterical laugher after seeing the pair in their tiny short…

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Man of the people?

While many I'm A Celebrity fans threatened to boycott the show when it was announced former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, 59, was a campmate this year, he is still a popular choice with many viewers.

The ex politician has a throng or supporters on social media who are very vocal about their wishes for him to win the series…

Popular opinion…

Fans of the show have taken to social media to announce who they want to win the show this year.

While they all have support, Sam is a popular choice…

The final is imminent…

Welcome to MailOnline’s liveblog for the grand final of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2023.

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, retired boxer Tony Bellew, 41, and ex politician Nigel Farage, 59, will be going head-to-head tonight for the title of King of the Jungle.

Join us when the action kicks off at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX as we bring you all the news, updates and reaction as it happens…

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