Overview
- Tom Read Wilson finished second and Shona McGarty placed third after the final vote reopened following Shona’s exit.
- Hosts Ant and Dec said roughly 13 million votes were cast for the finale, the highest total in around 10 years.
- Each finalist completed a last Bushtucker Trial and won all available stars, with Tom making a show first by swallowing a fermented duck egg whole.
- Aitch’s surprise elimination on Saturday reshaped betting odds and sparked strong reactions from viewers before the final.
- The winner receives the traditional flower crown and wooden sceptre rather than a cash prize, as contestants are paid appearance fees.