Overview
- He landed at Manchester Airport wearing his floral crown and a Manchester United shirt, taking selfies with fans and thanking supporters for the airport reception.
- The Coming Out special, which revisits camp fallout including the so‑called sweet gate storyline, is available to stream early on ITVX from 7pm on December 10 before airing on ITV1 on December 13.
- He shared new posts after regaining his phone, laughing at a meme about his estranged father and reiterating his admiration for his mother, who raised him and his sister.
- ITV voting figures show he secured 53% in the final three and 65% head‑to‑head over runner‑up Tom Read Wilson, with Shona McGarty finishing third.
- Entertainment outlets report he forwent six‑figure brand income during the series yet suggest his win is likely to boost future media and commercial opportunities.