Overview
- Tom Read Wilson finished as runner-up and Shona McGarty placed third after the live public vote.
- Each finalist secured all available stars in their closing trials, earning a full banquet to end the series.
- Tom made show history in the eating trial by swallowing a fermented egg whole for the first time on record.
- Shona said the experience was a healing process for her anxiety and described entering camp feeling overwhelmed.
- The title carries no cash prize and winners customarily return the crown and sceptre, with contestants instead paid pre-arranged appearance fees.