Inside the I’m A Celeb Afterparty: A Night of Reunions, Chaos, and Celebrity Cameos as the Jungle Cast Finally Lets Loose

The jungle trials may be over, but the real mayhem didn’t begin until the cameras stopped rolling.

Hours after filming their Coming Out reunion special, this year’s I’m A Celebrity cast descended on the JW Marriott in Surfers Paradise for a chaotic, glitter-soaked afterparty that stretched late into the night — complete with surprise reunions, spilled secrets, FaceTime celebrity cameos, and more than a few emotional moments.

Glamour Replaces Camp Gear

The hotel’s private ballroom transformed into a buzzing, neon-lit sanctuary for exhausted campmates eager to reclaim a bit of normalcy — and indulge in actual food and drink.

Shona McGarty arrived in a sweeping floral gown that turned heads the moment she walked in.
Vogue Williams chose a striking red mini dress, while Kelly Brook opted for bold, dramatic prints.

Martin Kemp and Jack Osbourne kept it classic in tailored suits, and Lisa Riley sparkled under the lights in a sequined jacket.

Eddie Kadi documented nearly every corner of the celebration, sharing videos, selfies, and toasts as he drifted through the room like the unofficial host of the night.

And when newly crowned King of the Jungle, Angry Ginge, stepped inside, the crowd erupted — hugging him, cheering him, and lifting their glasses in tribute to the show’s youngest-ever fan favourite.

Aitch & Shona: Reunion… But Not Romance

As expected, all eyes were on Shona McGarty and rapper Aitch, whose easy chemistry in camp sparked weeks of online speculation.

Their reunion was warm — a big laugh, a hug, and an inside joke only the two seemed to understand — but any hint of a romantic storyline disappeared quickly.

“We were like siblings in there,” Shona has repeatedly clarified. “I just wanted to protect him.”

Aitch echoed the sentiment earlier in the week, admitting he had a “soft spot” for her but nothing more.

Their friendly reunion only proved the point.

Tom Read Wilson Steals the Night — Again

If the jungle had a resident theatrical spirit, it was Tom Read Wilson — and he brought that same mischievous charm to the afterparty.

At one point, he jumped into a FaceTime call between Jack Osbourne and his sister Kelly Osbourne, who screamed with laughter when she realized Tom had photobombed the moment.

Vogue Williams later posted a clip of the two dissolving into hysterics as Tom exaggerated his Northern accent — a running gag that started after campmates teased his impeccably posh speaking voice.

The “Jungle Boys” Photo That Broke Instagram

A single snapshot featuring Eddie, Aitch, Ginge, Jack Osbourne and Martin Kemp — captioned “The boys of the jungle!!” — quickly became the night’s most shared image.

It perfectly captured the unlikely brotherhood formed under a canopy of campfire smoke and starvation.

Partners Join the Party — and The Karaoke Begins

Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy Parisi were among the last to leave the dance floor, with Kelly leading a karaoke performance that had even the hotel staff leaning in to watch.

Hattie — Aitch’s sister — joined her, shaking the room with a chaotic, joyous duet that instantly went viral after Kelly reposted it with the caption: “Party animals.”

Meanwhile, Ruby Wax’s husband Ed Bye mingled with Jeremy Parisi, the two exchanging stories like lifelong friends despite meeting only days earlier.

One Missing Face

The only major absence was Alex Scott, who flew home early to be with partner Jess Glynne following her mother’s stroke.

Still, she made time to FaceTime the group, later sharing the moment online:

“Gutted to miss it — love you all.”

A Finale Worth Celebrating

The afterparty capped off a season defined by humour, vulnerability, and surprising friendships.
Angry Ginge’s win was met with thunderous support, Tom’s runner-up journey became the heart of the season, and Shona secured her place as one of the show’s most beloved finalists in years.

“I can’t believe this is real,” Ginge said hours earlier, still stunned by the public vote.
“I didn’t think I’d make it past week one — never mind bring the crown home.”

For a cast that battled snakes, storms, hunger, and each other’s snoring, a night of champagne, laughter, and FaceTime cameos was the perfect ending.

And if the dance floor was any indication — they weren’t ready to say goodbye just yet.