I’m a Celebrity 2024: Danny Jones Wins, Cast & Eliminations

Danny Jones wasn’t sure about joining a reality show right before Christmas, yet the McFly singer walked away from the Australian jungle on 8 December 2024 crowned the winner of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Series 24. Coleen Rooney finished as runner-up that same night, with Rev. Richard Coles completing the final three after a gruelling Towers of Terror trial. The ITV series pulled in millions of viewers across its three-week run, marking the first time since 2011 that two McFly bandmates had competed in the same season.

Series: 24 ·
Premiere Date: 17 November 2024 ·
Filming Location: Murwillumbah, Australia ·
Broadcaster: ITV ·
Winner Announced: 8 December 2024

Who’s in the jungle 2024 cast?

Series 24 brought together a diverse group of celebrities who entered the Murwillumbah camp when filming began in November 2024. The confirmed lineup included entertainment figures from television, music, and sports backgrounds, all competing under the same Bushtucker trial format that defines the ITV series. Viewers saw pop stars, DJs, boxers, and soap actors face the Australian wilderness over the three-week run.

Confirmed contestants

The elimination order provides the clearest picture of who was in the jungle. Alex Scott became the first celebrity voted out on 28 November 2024, after the public vote opened on 27 November (Cosmopolitan). Dean McCullough followed as the second eliminated on 1 December 2024 during Episode 15 (Radio Times). Jane Moore had already departed earlier as the first eliminated campmate in Episode 13.

GK Barry left the jungle as the eighth eliminated contestant on 6 December 2024 (Wikipedia). Oti Mabuse, who had won a golden ticket trial on 5 December 2024 granting her immunity from two vote-offs and a guaranteed place in Celebrity Cyclone (What to Watch), was ultimately eliminated as the ninth on 7 December 2024 after Celebrity Cyclone.

Who was the winner of I’m a Celebrity 2024?

Danny Jones was crowned the winner of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! UK Series 24 on 8 December 2024, taking home the title of King of the Jungle (Wikipedia). The McFly singer edged out Coleen Rooney, who finished as runner-up on the same night. Rev. Richard Coles, the broadcaster and Church of England priest, placed third.

Final three

The final night featured the Celebrity Cyclone trial returning on 8 December 2024, with the remaining campmates victorious in the iconic challenge (Radio Times). After Cyclone, the three finalists faced the Towers of Terror trial, which Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones, and Rev. Richard Coles completed with a perfect 6/6 stars score (I’m a Celeb Fandom).

The final feast followed, after which the public vote determined the outcome. Danny Jones became the second McFly member to win the show, joining Dougie Poynter who claimed victory in 2011 (Wikipedia).

What happened to Oti Mabuse in the jungle?

Oti Mabuse emerged as one of the most discussed contestants of Series 24, delivering standout moments that captivated viewers and generated significant social media reaction. The professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing alumni secured a golden ticket trial on 5 December 2024, defeating Danny Jones, Maura Higgins, and Coleen Rooney to win immunity from two upcoming vote-offs and an automatic place in the Celebrity Cyclone trial (What to Watch).

Tunnel showdown

Following her golden ticket win, Oti Mabuse participated in Celebrity Cyclone on 7 December 2024 alongside Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones, and Rev. Richard Coles. The four finalists completed the trial with a perfect 4/4 score (I’m a Celeb Fandom). Despite this strong performance, Oti Mabuse was eliminated later that evening after receiving the fewest public votes among the four Cyclone participants (Radio Times).

Viewers’ reaction

The elimination sparked strong reactions on social media, with many viewers expressing surprise that Oti Mabuse departed after excelling in the Cyclone trial. Commenters noted her consistent performances throughout the series, including the golden ticket victory that had seemed to position her as a frontrunner.

“It feels amazing, I’ve got to wash my underwear more now!”

— Oti Mabuse, after winning the golden ticket trial (What to Watch)

How much did contestants get paid for I’m a Celebrity?

ITV does not publicly disclose individual payment amounts for I’m a Celebrity contestants, making verified payment figures difficult to establish from authoritative sources. The show typically compensates celebrities based on their profile, scheduling demands, and willingness to participate in Bushtucker trials. General industry reports suggest that established names command higher fees than lesser-known contestants, but specific figures for Series 24 remain unverified in public records.

Staggering cast fees

Reality television payment structures in the UK generally involve negotiated fees paid upfront, with additional appearance payments if contestants reach the final stages. The length of time in the jungle—roughly three weeks of isolation—factors into overall compensation packages.

Revealed amounts

Without confirmed figures from ITV or direct statements from contestants, any specific payment amounts circulating online should be treated as speculative. The show’s production costs are substantial—filming in Australia, accommodating the entire cast and crew, and staging daily trials—but how those costs translate to individual payments varies case by case.

Who is the new lineup for I’m a Celebrity?

Series 24 featured ITV’s refreshed approach to the show’s format, maintaining the core elements that have defined I’m a Celebrity since its move to Australia. The lineup brought together contestants from entertainment, sports, and media backgrounds, competing over 22 days in the Murwillumbah camp.

2024 contestants

The confirmed contestants based on elimination records include Alex Scott, Dean McCullough, Jane Moore, GK Barry, and Oti Mabuse, along with finalists Danny Jones, Coleen Rooney, and Rev. Richard Coles. Public voting determined eliminations each night once voting opened on 27 November 2024, with nightly departures beginning on 28 November and intensifying through December (Cosmopolitan).

Previous winners context

The series has a history of first eliminations occurring on day 13 of each run. Alex Scott’s departure on 28 November 2024 fits this pattern, matching previous exits for Charlene White (2022), Arlene Phillips (2021), and Hollie Arnold (2020) (Cosmopolitan). Danny Jones’s victory places him alongside Dougie Poynter (2011) as the only McFly members to win the title.

The elimination order across Series 24 revealed patterns consistent with previous years while delivering moments that caught viewers off guard. Oti Mabuse’s golden ticket victory seemed to set her up for a deep run, making her eventual exit after Celebrity Cyclone one of the more surprising eliminations of the season. The trial format remained challenging—daily Bushtucker challenges tested contestants’ limits—but the public vote ultimately determined who stayed and who left.

Related reading: Sirens (2025 TV Series) cast and episodes

Danny Jones claimed the I’m a Celebrity 2024 crown on December 8, sealing his jungle king coronation ahead of runner-up Coleen Rooney and third-place Rev Richard Coles.

Frequently asked questions