ROYAL BOMBSHELL: Prince William and Princess Catherine Reveal MAJOR Shake-Up Before Sandringham Walk  The Christmas tradition Britain counts on every year is suddenly uncertain — and the reason behind it has stunned even long-time palace staff. Something has clearly changed inside the Wales household… but why now?

The royals’ long-standing Christmas trestle-table ritual that Prince William wants to axe

It has been a long-standing, if light-hearted, tradition for generations of Royals when they gather at Sandringham for their annual Christmas celebrations.

But when Prince William becomes King, it is understood that he will scrap an outdated ceremony which involves handing out ‘joke’ £5 presents in strict order of royal seniority.

The ‘antiquated’ game involves the cheap gifts being handed out by King Charles – and previously, by his mother the late Queen – from a specially-assembled trestle-table in a ritual which perfectly captures the Windsor pecking order.

While senior royals receive their gifts first, more junior royals are forced to wait patiently as the pile diminishes.

But sources say that while the understated nature of the gifts is likely to remain, any ‘hierarchical’ traditions – which have never been popular with the Prince of Wales as he continues to take his cues from the more relaxed Middleton family – are expected to be among the first things to go when it’s finally his turn to host.

A source said: ‘While William’s mind is on much bigger changes than just the trestle table, it’s well known to be one of those antiquated traditions that he’s never really taken to.

‘You can expect that to be one of the first things to go when he eventually hosts his first Sandringham Christmas.’

The Royal family’s festive gathering has always run on a strict, and quietly rigid hierarchy – completely at odds to the easy, informal gatherings William and Catherine are known to prefer at Anmer Hall with the Middletons.

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When Prince William becomes King, it is understood that he will scrap an outdated ceremony which involves handing out ‘joke’ £5 presents in strict order of royal seniority

Friends say the couple enjoy the Middleton-style ‘family chaos’ present opening rather than Sandringham’s more orchestrated festivities.

Dinner at Sandringham on Christmas Eve is black tie and held to a precise schedule, with seating plans dictated by rank.

While Christmas lunch itself has no formal seating plan, the Royals come to the table from their rooms – which are arranged according to their status.

Lower-tier members of the family are housed in servants’ quarters, further away from the dining room, while senior Royals are closer.

In the past, Sarah Ferguson has been consigned to Wood Farm, a different building altogether.

Because of the latest scandals to embroil the House of York, she and Andrew will not attend the celebrations at Sandringham and will instead spend one final Christmas at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

But the trestle-table of gifts is what reinforces the formality of the hierarchies and means much-loved members of the family, like Zara Phillips, who was not assigned an HRH title at birth, are left until last – something which does not fit in with William and Catherine’s more relaxed style.

The source added: ‘William adores Zara, he would hate that the practice of leaving her to the back of a queue. It’s just not William’s way of doing things at home and he has apparently quipped in the past that he wouldn’t continue any of that stuff, though he appreciates his father does it for the nostalgia and as a way to remember the Queen.’

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The ‘antiquated’ game involves the cheap gifts being handed out by King Charles from a specially-assembled trestle-table in a ritual which captures the Windsor pecking order

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Sandringham (pictured) has not been big enough to accommodate the entire Royal family in previous years

Famously, Sandringham has not been big enough to accommodate the entire Royal family in previous years.

This year, however, there is likely to be plenty of space without Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex staying in Montecito, California.

The Cambridges will stay at Anmer Hall, their Norfolk residence, and are likely to slip back there as early as possible to join Kate’s parents, Michael and Carol.

Princess Beatrice and her family – if they attend as expected – are likely to make the trip from their home in the Cotswolds. Princess Eugenie will likely follow suit.

The source added: ‘In the past the bedroom policy, and to a lesser extent the gift-giving game, has raised eyebrows among newer or more distant relatives who don’t exactly relish the thought that their sleeping arrangements depend not on comfort but on their position in the family tree.’

William has long stated his intentions to run a far more modern, relaxed, and ‘normal family’ monarchy and made his feelings known earlier this year during an Apple TV interview with Eugene Levy.

He cautioned that there would be changes ahead during his reign, but added there would be ‘nothing dramatic’.

A source said: ‘William’s reign will be a general vibe shift and little customs like the gift-giving ceremony will be undoubtedly swallowed up by that broader change.’

BREAKING: Richard Madeley COLLAPSES IN DESPAIR Live on GMB — Viewers ROAR “ENOUGH!”

Moment GMB’s Richard Madeley flops head on desk as Labour minister leaves fans fuming

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander left Good Morning Britain seething.

GMB: Richard’s head hits the desk during railway interview

Richard Madeley flopped his head on his desk just seconds into his interview with Heidi Alexander on Good Morning Britain. Presenters Madeley and Susanna Reid questioned the Transport Secretary on how Great British Railways will be different from British Rail as the government plans to nationalise the train network.

Madeley said: “We seem to be going back to a concept that many of us above a certain age have decidedly mixed memories of – British Rail – because rail passengers are getting their first look at what trains operated by the new, nationalised operator which this time is called Great British Railways is going to look like from next Spring.” Welcoming Alexander onto the programme, Reid declared: “Say British Rail to people like Richard and you get a noticable…”

Richard Madeley lowered his head onto the desk as his interview with Heidi Alexander began (Image: ITV)

Her co-star then lowered his head onto the table as Reid continued: “Head on the desk moment. How is it going to be different this time?”

Alexander insisted things would be different, saying: “I can assure Richard that he can get his head off the desk and we’re not going back to the days of soggy BR sandwiches.

“What we’re going to create is a modern, agile, innovative railway that is fit for the 21st century. We’re bringing together 17 organisations into Great British Railways which is going to be a publicly owned organisation.

“We’re not only unveiling the new branding, but we’re also giving people a sneak preview of a new app that Great British Railways will have which will bring together information about fares, ticketing and timetables all into one place.”

Heidi Alexander assured Great British Railways will be different from British Rail (Image: ITV)

But fans weren’t convinced as they flocked to social media to hit out at the politician.

One said: “If the government believe branding a new app and ‘one person in each region being 100% responsible for everything’ is going to bring back the golden age, they’re even more deluded than we all think they are!!”

Another wrote: “If you don’t have someone with railway experience you may as well not bother.”

A third agreed: “Is nothing going to be different just the broken promises like everything else.”

A fourth echoed: “I’m curious where all the money is coming from when the government, in my opinion, have broken there promises to taxpayers. Nobody has any more money to give them to save the trains.”

The mid-day sun beat down on the cracked asphalt of a half-dead gas station on the edge of Fresno, California. I was just Mike, a guy smelling of grease and metal after finishing a job, stopping for a quick coffee and a moment of silence. No drama, just caffeine. But drama found me, lurking in the shadows of an old, broken dog food vending machine near the back wall. It was ancient, rusted, and forgotten. I heard a faint, dull thud from inside, and initially dismissed it as a shifting soda can, until I stepped closer and saw them: not painted mascots, but real, wet, terrified eyes staring back at me through the cloudy plastic.

I froze. My keychain flashlight shook as I aimed it, revealing the unbelievable horror: a German Shepherd puppy, no more than three months old, crammed into the dispenser, wedged between the hopper and the back panel like a piece of refuse. His steel-black fur was matted with grime, his ears pressed back, and one small paw was twisted and stuck in the dispensing tray at an unnatural angle. He didn’t bark, didn’t move—just watched me, silent, as if he had already surrendered to his fate. I dropped my coffee.

Kneeling down, I whispered, “Hey, hey little guy,” desperate not to spook him. His eyes followed my voice, distant and slow. That’s when I saw it—a scrap of greasy paper taped inside the machine, barely visible behind his tiny, trembling body. Four chilling words, printed in capital letters: ONLY ONE GETS TO EAT.

I couldn’t breathe. My stomach twisted with pure rage. The old padlock was rusted shut. My hands fumbled through my tool bag until I found my bolt cutters. With a desperate heave, I crushed the lock. But the warped metal door wouldn’t budge. I saw the image of someone violently shoving that puppy inside and jamming the door shut, and it fueled me. I wedged the cutter into the seam and wrenched it until the door groaned open. The puppy collapsed out, light and limp in my arms, too thin, too quiet. His paw was swollen and raw, but he still made no sound. I held him close and whispered a name I hoped he could grow into: “Bolt. You’re going to be fast and strong one day.”

I laid him gently in my van, wrapping him in a towel. His breathing was shallow, his ribs fluttering like leaves. I floored it down Highway 99 toward the nearest clinic, talking to him the whole way, telling him he wasn’t a product or a toy. The vet staff rushed him back immediately. While I stood in the antiseptic hallway, staring at the dried blood on my hands, I kept thinking about the person who did this. What kind of cruelty takes time to tape a note inside a machine?

When I went back to the gas station later, something nagged at me. I searched the area like a detective, and tucked between the back of the machine and the wall, I found another piece of paper. It was the same size and greasy texture, but the handwritten message made my skin crawl: BOLT PRODUCT NUMBER 19 STATUS EXPIRED. This wasn’t just heartless dumping; it was an organized system. Bolt was inventory. The number “19” implied there were others.

I called the shelter, comparing notes, and the truth hit like a punch. They had found other puppies over the last six months, all labeled with codes like “P-series.” One was found in a locked crate labeled “damaged item.” Another, with burns, was found with a tag reading “P-11.” A pattern emerged: these animals were being dumped in locations that symbolically tied them to consumption or merchandise—in a freezer, a microwave box, a shopping cart with barcode tape. They were treating living creatures like expired goods in a grotesque game.

Following the map of these abandonment sites, I drove back to the gas station and found a detached storage unit nearby. Scratched onto the metal door was the confirmation of the system: “P-SERIES INTAKE DO NOT REUSE.” This was their staging ground. And on the dirt beside the door, I found another small tag, no collar attached: P-22. They weren’t hiding; they were marking territory, leaving breadcrumbs, daring someone to follow.

I realized I wasn’t just dealing with neglect; I was dealing with a calculated theater of cruelty. But they made one crucial mistake: they let Bolt live.

That night, I posted everything online—Bolt’s story, the tags, the map. The silence broke. People from across the state reached out, confirming the pattern: P-15 found in a cereal box, a puppy from a claw machine. The collective horror turned into a movement.

Bolt’s recovery was slow. He’d always favor his paw, but he stood up and started watching the world, no longer blank, but searching, trusting. I signed the adoption papers, and Bolt officially became mine. The rage I felt finally found a direction.

We started small. I built weatherproof food containers, painted them bright red, and stenciled them with Bolt’s face—the photo of him, a survivor, with his paw still bandaged. The message was simple: REAL FOOD FOR FORGOTTEN DOGS. We bolted them to walls near struggling shelters and park corners. No locks, no money slots—just food for anyone who needed it.

Bolt rode with me, his ears flapping in the wind, his body warm and steady. He would limp beside me as I screwed the bins into place. He became a magnet for people: the kids who drew him capes, the man who whispered to Bolt about being thrown out himself. He wasn’t a symbol of pity; he was a symbol of survival.

On the day we placed the fifth and final bin, Bolt walked beside me, his stiff paw now just a scar. I finished tightening the last bolt, looked at him, and reached into my pocket for the cold, empty tag: P-19. I dropped it into the bottom of the bin, burying the evidence of the cruelty beneath a mound of clean, fresh kibble. The people behind the labels may never have been found, but they lost their silence, and their system was replaced with a community of care. Bolt, the German Shepherd puppy stuffed into a machine like garbage, didn’t just survive an attempt to erase him. He became the reason everything changed, reminding us all that no one is just a number.

“I See Paul O’Grady in Him”: Campmates’ Words About Tom Read Wilson Leave Viewers Deeply Moved

Paul O’Grady (1955-2023) (Image: Getty Images)

There is a moment that happens sometimes on television — rare, quiet, almost unplanned — when the audience suddenly stops watching a contestant… and starts seeing a person. That moment has arrived for Tom Read Wilson.

At first, many viewers thought they understood him. The velvet voice. The theatrical charm. The eccentric elegance. The man who spoke as if poetry lived naturally on his tongue. Some smiled. Some were amused. A few were doubtful. But week by week, as the jungle peeled away comfort, polish and performance, something else began to shine through him — something deeper, softer, and unexpectedly familiar.

And now a question is spreading quietly among viewers:

“When you look at Tom Read Wilson… who do you see?”

For a growing number of people, the answer is the same.

Paul O’Grady.

Not in career. Not in fame. But in spirit.

One of Tom’s fellow campmates recently described him not as “posh,” not as “eccentric,” but simply as “one of the kindest souls I’ve ever met in my life.” That was the moment many fans say the comparison truly clicked. Because kindness like that cannot be rehearsed. It can’t be edited into a storyline. It reveals itself only under pressure — in hunger, in exhaustion, in fear.

And the jungle is ruthless in that way. It strips people bare.

What it has revealed in Tom is not performance, but gentleness.

Campmates have spoken quietly about the way he treats animals during trials, how he lowers his voice instead of raising it, how he notices when someone is struggling before they ever ask for help. One of them joked that Tom apologises to snakes and spiders before touching them. Another said, only half laughing, “He doesn’t just survive the jungle — he blesses it.”

It sounds dramatic. But viewers understand exactly what they mean.

Because what people are responding to is not just his humour. It is the light behind it. That familiar warmth in the eyes. That gentle way of being that never asks to be admired but somehow always is.

Paul O’Grady had that same quiet magic.

He could command a room without ever dominating it. He could make people laugh without ever belittling anyone. He could be mischievous and tender at the same time — a rare combination that made people feel safe simply by watching him. And now, many say they feel that same safety when Tom appears on screen.

One viewer wrote, “He doesn’t entertain you. He comforts you.”

Another said, “He reminds me that not everyone on  TV is trying to be loud, cruel or shocking. Some people are just… good.”

In the jungle, where bodies grow weaker and tempers thinner, that kind of goodness becomes even more visible. Tom doesn’t compete for attention. He doesn’t push himself to the front. He fills space without demanding it. He listens without interrupting. And when others falter, he steps in gently, never as a hero — just as a human being.

That is where the Paul O’Grady comparison becomes more than sentiment. It becomes a recognition of a rare type of soul.

Both men carry something that feels almost old-fashioned now: a holy gentleness. A kindness that is not loud. A compassion that doesn’t need praise. A brightness in the eyes that suggests life has not hardened them, even when it could have.

A fellow camper was overheard saying, “He reminds me of someone you trust instantly, even when you’ve just met him.” Fans repeated the line online. And soon after, someone added, “That’s exactly what Paul did too.”

The comparison spread not because it was forced, but because it felt true.

Paul O’Grady made people feel less alone in the world. And now, in a strange and quiet way, Tom Read Wilson seems to be doing the same.

In a television landscape full of confrontation, spectacle, and noise, he has become something rarer: a presence that softens rather than sharpens, that warms rather than wounds.

One fan wrote something that captured it all perfectly:

“When I look at Tom, I don’t just see a TV personality. I see the best parts of a human being — kind eyes, a gentle smile, and a heart that never needs to prove itself. I see Paul O’Grady’s spirit living on in another soul.”

And perhaps that is why, without strategy, without shouting, without scandal, Tom is quietly becoming one of the most loved figures this season.

Not because he tried to be extraordinary.

But because he dared to remain gentle in a world that so rarely rewards it.

“A Hidden Wave Rises in London: Through relentless rain, more than 3,000 determined marchers surged toward Westminster, shaking MPs into silence as chants of frustration and calls for fairness echoed across the storm-struck streets — a powerful reminder that Britain’s quiet voices can still rise together with extraordinary force.”

UNSEEN FORCE: 3,000 Strong, They Braved the Storm to Rock Westminster to Its Core. The Establishment thought they were safe in their silence. But then, an overwhelming wave of protestors converged on Parliament, delivering a message that was impossible to ignore.

The protest was sparked by a sudden government proposal that threatened to reshape lives across communities — a plan seen by many as heavy-handed, out-of-touch, and completely dismissive of local voices. For months, residents had tried to raise concerns quietly; they wrote letters, attended meetings, voiced doubts. But each time they were met with thin reassurances or bureaucratic deflections. That’s when frustration turned to fury — and mobilization.

As rain slashed through London’s grey skies, the protesters gathered at dawn, holding signs that read “Voices Over Veto,” “Communities Matter,” and “No More Decisions Behind Closed Doors.” Some wrapped themselves in raincoats and umbrellas; others wore bright rain gear in defiance — a silent symbol that they weren’t coming to hide. They came to be seen. They came to be counted. And they came to deliver a message: this wasn’t surrender. It was revolution.

The Moment Everything Changed

Footage from the protest shows the crowd surging toward the gates of the government offices. Wet pavement gleamed under streetlights, umbrellas jostled, and voices — thousands strong — rose in unified anger. There were gasps when the first police lines appeared. Some expected fear. Others tension. Instead, the crowd roared louder.

“NO ONE DARED SPEAK LIKE THIS BEFORE!”Joanna Lumley and Rylan Clark left the nation reeling after an unflinching, emotionally charged live TV moment that has viewers both cheering and crying. Their words cut straight to the heart, exposing truths many feared to voice, with Lumley declaring, “We can’t stay silent while the world spins blind,” and Clark adding through tears, “Someone had to say it, even if it costs everything.” Social media erupted into a storm of praise, outrage, and disbelief — a conversation that refuses to end as the public grapples with their courage and the raw honesty that shook the airwaves.

In a time when public figures often tread carefully around sensitive issues, two of Britain’s most recognizable television personalities — Dame Joanna Lumley and Rylan Clark — have emerged as unexpected voices of courage. Their recent comments on the UK’s growing migration crisis have sparked national debate, dividing opinion but earning both stars praise for their honesty and bravery.

Joanna Lumley, known for her elegance and sharp intellect, stunned audiences this week when she declared that the UK — “a small island nation” — simply “cannot feed millions.” Her words, though simple, struck a nerve. While critics accused her of being out of touch, thousands across the country applauded her for saying what many silently believe but are too afraid to express.

“Joanna’s not being cruel — she’s being real,” one supporter wrote online. “Someone finally said it.”

Meanwhile, Rylan Clark, the outspoken television host known for his quick wit and candor, made headlines of his own after describing the government’s immigration policies as “absolutely insane.” On This Morning, Rylan boldly defended the difference between supporting legal immigration and condemning illegal routes — a distinction that many politicians have avoided making publicly.

“You can be pro-immigration and still against chaos,” he insisted, a statement that instantly trended across social media.

The comments have earned both Lumley and Clark waves of backlash from critics and activists — but also admiration from ordinary Britons who feel ignored by mainstream voices. Despite facing complaints to Ofcom and intense media scrutiny, Rylan stood firm, later clarifying that his point was about fairness and balance, not exclusion.

For Lumley, her remarks echo decades of advocacy work on humanitarian issues — from refugees to sustainable development — proving her concern stems from compassion, not prejudice. She later emphasized the need for a “global approach” to migration that helps people at the source rather than overwhelming small host nations.

Yet one thing unites these two stars: neither is backing down. In an era where most celebrities fear cancellation or controversy, Joanna Lumley and Rylan Clark have done the unthinkable — they spoke their truth.

And whether you agree with them or not, Britain is talking. Loudly.

“They’re brave enough to say what everyone’s thinking — and that’s rare these days,” one fan commented.

Davina McCall Beams with Joy as She’s Spotted on Her Wedding Day in a White Furry Coat and Lace Hat — Insiders Say It Was “Perfect”

Davina McCall has been seen in her wedding dress for the first time. The pictures were shared hours after she made a loved-up return to social media following her marriage to her long-term partner, celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas.

TV legend Davina, 57, and Michael, 52, have been together since 2018. In September, Davina confirmed that they had got engaged in July during a romantic clifftop proposal in Ibiza. Four months later Davina revealed the news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Last night, it was reported that Davina and Michael had made things official and got married. Now, following a flood of congratulations from fans, the TV presenter has been seen stepping out of Marylebone Town Hall as the new Mrs Douglas.

The pair have made things official (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Davina McCall marries Michael Douglas

Since getting together back in 2018, Davina and Michael have been going from strength to strength – despite several heartbreaking blows, including Davina’s brain tumour and cancer diagnosis.

And just five months after getting engaged, the smitten couple have made things official. According to The Sun, Davina and Michael said their ‘I do’s’ last week during a very “low key” ceremony.

“Their wedding was perfect, exactly what they wanted. They chose a small venue close to their home, and just invited about ten of their friends and relatives to be there with them. It was very intimate and everyone who attended is very special in their lives,” a source told the outlet.

They kept things low key (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Davina and Michael ‘didn’t see the point in waiting’

The insider also claimed that Davina’s recent health woes prompted their decision to get married now.

They went on: “They’ve been through a huge amount in recent months, with Davina’s health, and it just felt right to formalise their marriage. They didn’t see the point in waiting.

“The next day they just carried on with life as normal, and as coincidence would have it they were guests at another friend’s wedding day. So they went as a married ­couple for the first time and happily showed off her wedding ring. It was the perfect weekend.”

She deserves all the happiness in the world.

Congratulations pour in

As expected, fans were left over the moon to hear Davina’s reported wedding news. On Facebook, one person reacted: “Congratulations to you both, glad for Davina after her tough year.”

Another added: “She deserves all the happiness in the world – a beautiful human and he has been her rock. Congratulations.” A third also chimed in: “Congratulations to you both. You have been through such a bad patch health-wise together. And now it’s made you both stronger together and husband and wife.”

Davina breaks silence

Clearly feeling the love, Davina took to Instagram this morning to pay tribute to “lovely” Michael. Although she didn’t reference the nuptials, she shared a video of Michael offering Christmas hair tips and added: “Michael, UR lovely.”

The next story saw Davina share a poem about marriage by Harry Baker.

It featured the words: “It’s not the flowers, it’s the weeding in the mud with you. It’s not the champagne, it’s that cuppa in that favourite mug you use.

“It’s not the chocolate. Okay it is, but not just one or two, it is becoming Bruce Bogtrotter and Augustus Gloop.

“It’s voting frozen pizza over fancy grub with you. Because some nights, nothing can beat a slice of comfort food.

“It’s not the dreaming, it’s the waking up with you. Because I want to be here long enough to gather dust with you.”

@_tillyrobertsonBe prepared to be SICK of me♬ original sound – secret

Davina McCall wedding – and the bride wore faux fur!

This evening, the first pictures of Davina on her wedding day have been revealed.

In the snaps, Davina looks ecstatic, as her guests mill around hugging each other. She is seen wearing a long, white looped faux fur-effect coat, teamed with a white lace hat. Underneath her coat, the high neckline of her white lace minidress is just visible.

Davina also wore white patterned tights, sheer white ankle socks and white pointed court shoes. Her handbag appeared to have a long pearl strap.

Michael, meanwhile wore black trousers, a black shirt and black shoes. He added a pop of colour with a sky blue jacket and matching socks. He clutched his mobile phone as he posed with his new wife outside London’s Marylebone Town Hall.

In the pictures, Davina and Michael’s wedding guests were also present. Davina’s daughter Tilly was among those spotted. She shared a video of the outfit she wore on the big day – a tweed co-ord that she wore with a white shirt.

Congrats, guys!

Read more: Davina McCall ‘can’t wait’ to become a grandmother: ‘Bring it on!’

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GMB CHAOS  Guest Condemns Women’s Institute for Excluding Trans Women — Claims the Debate Is “Poisoning Public Opinion” The explosive segment sent shockwaves across social media as the guest warned that the WI’s decision is creating “fear, confusion, and needless hostility.”

A guest on Good Morning Britain has hit out against the Women’s Institute ban of trans women – following a court ruling the changed the legal definition of a woman to being based on biological sex.

Rowena Purdy, a trans woman, appeared on the ITV breakfast show to discuss the news, hitting out at ‘men wearing dresses’ who have ‘muddied the water’ for medically transitioned people.

The retiree, who served in the RAF for over a decade, has undergone gender affirming surgery and has been a member of the Women’s Institute for ten years.

Rowena admitted that she was well-received by her peers at WI group meet ups, and was devastated to have to stop attending the events from April.

It follows a change of policy from the Women’s Institute, and the Girlguiding Institute, after the Supreme Court‘s decision earlier this year over the meaning of sex under the Equality Act 2010.

While both groups admitted they did not want to exclude their trans members, it was explained that due to ‘legal’ issues they were pushed towards the decision.

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Rowena Purdy, a trans woman , appeared on the ITV breakfast show to hit out against the Women’s Institute ban of trans women – following a court ruling the changed the legal definition of a woman to being based on biological sex

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The retiree, who served in the RAF for over a decade, has undergone gender affirming surgery and has been a member of the Women’s Institute for ten years

Melissa Green, chief executive of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, said: ‘Unfortunately the legal position as it stands means that we can no longer offer that.’

Reacting to the news, Rowena hit out ‘if you’re a man, even if you’re wearing a skirt or a bikini, you can’t possibly be a woman’ as she spoke about her experience of medically transitioning and becoming a WI member.

Rowena told hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid: ‘We all know there are men that go around and put dresses on and call themselves women and think that they may not be trans women, but they are not.

‘To be a trans woman there are an awful lot of medical things you have to go through, not necessarily very comfortable, and on my behalf, I am now fully transitioned and so I go to WI.

‘I’ve been a member now for ten years or so and my local group are quite happy with me to the extent they don’t want me to leave in April but I have to go.

‘I think that the waters are very muddied by people who put a dress on and try and get into women’s spaces, and I think that’s wrong.’

‘I can only speak on this in a personal way, I’m not speaking on behalf of the Women’s Institute,’ she clarified.

Asked by Susanna whether she felt the decision was the Supreme Court trying to establish the differences between trans women and as Rowena described ‘men in dresses’, Rowena continued: ‘It was, but there were no transgender spokespeople.

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Rowena admitted that she was well-received by her peers at WI group meet ups, and was devastated to have to stop attending the events from April

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Rowena’s appearance on GMB alongside Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid follows a court ruling the changed the legal definition of a woman to being based on biological sex

‘There was no-one to say, “Hang on a minute, people like me have gone through all the medical side of life and now living quite comfortably and very happily as a full woman”.’

Opening up on the psychological damage the ban has caused, Rowena added: ‘It’s upsetting, and on a personal level, I live on my own, I’m now retired and trying to find things to do, so my monthly meeting with the WI gets me out socially.

‘There’s a social aspect to being a member, and I find that because I am accepted, I’m just another member, and there’s suddenly the news came through, “I’m sorry, you can’t be a member”, I got quite upset.

‘I didn’t get annoyed or cross or anything like that because I can see the legal side of it, and the safe spots for women, I can see the signs of that, and if you’re a man, even if you’re wearing a skirt or a bikini, you can’t possibly be a woman.’

Questioned by Richard about what she would say to viewers who might say that Rowena ‘still has male chromosomes and is therefore still a man’, Rowena admitted it was a ‘difficult point’.

‘Everybody says there are two types of chromosomes, XX and XY, actually if you start looking deeply into it, there are a lot more than just those two,’ Rowena hit back.

‘In a way, yes I can see that you are either XX or XY, but there’s been a lot of research which has decided there’s something called an SRY chromosome where you’re neither one nor the other or in some ways could possibly be both.’

She concluded: ‘The WI is now saying they’re looking at a sisterhood so that if you’re not a full member of the WI you can be an associate type member.

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There are some 180,000 members of the WI nationally, and the prestigious organisation has previously counted royalty among its ranks, most famously the late Queen Elizabeth II

‘We had a meeting on Wednesday when it was all announced, and my group all looked at me and went, “What do you mean you can’t come anymore?”

‘So they’ve looked at it in a different way, and said I can come along as a visitor, it’s not the same but [it doesn’t validate me as a woman].’

It comes after it was confirmed the Women’s Institute is to stop accepting transgender women from April next year in response to the landmark gender ruling from the Supreme Court earlier this year.

The decision has been taken ‘with the utmost regret and sadness’, the 110-year-old organisation said, adding that it retains the ‘firm belief that transgender women are women’.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) said it had made the policy change in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex in April.

The NFWI news comes a day after Girlguiding announced it would ban trans girls from joining.

NFWI chief executive Melissa Green said: ‘It is with the utmost regret and sadness that we must announce that from April 2026 we can no longer offer formal membership to transgender women.

‘As an organisation that has proudly welcomed transgender women into our membership for more than 40 years, this is not something we would do unless we felt that we had no other choice.

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NFWI chief executive Melissa Green announced today that the WI will no longer be accepting transgender members following April’s Supreme Court ruling on gender

‘To be able to continue operating as the Women’s Institute, a legally recognised women’s organisation and charity, we must act in accordance with the Supreme Court’s judgment and restrict formal membership to biological women only.

‘However, this change is only in respect to our membership policy and does not change our firm belief that transgender women are women.’

The NFWI said while it can no longer ‘legally offer formal membership to transgender women’ after the Supreme Court ruling, the organisation will ‘bring forward programmes to continue to extend fellowship, sisterhood, and support to transgender women’.

Accordingly the WI is expected to launch new ‘sisterhood groups’ from April which will be open for anyone, including trans women, to join.

Ms Green said these groups would serve as ‘a place where we will recognise transgender women as women and explore what it is to be a woman in the 21st century’.

All existing trans members of the WI were informed of the decision before today, it is understood.

There are some 180,000 members of the WI nationally, and the prestigious organisation has previously counted royalty among its ranks, most famously the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The WI, similarly to Girlguiding, does not hold data on how many of its members are transgender.

The change comes after the Supreme Court ruled in April that within the 2010 Equality Act, the term ‘women’ relates to biological women.

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The WI’s announcement comes a day after Girlguiding said it, too, would no longer allow trans members (stock image)

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The Princess of Wales talks to members during a visit to the National Federation of Women’s Institute (WI) in Sunningdale, Berkshire, in September

The judgement marked the culmination of a long-running legal battle between the Scottish government and a women’s group over the definition of a ‘woman’ in Scottish legislation mandating 50 per cent female representation on public boards.

The case centred on whether somebody with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) recognising their gender as female should be treated as a woman under the 2010 Equality Act in this context.

Reacting to Women’s Institute’s announcement, Trans+ Solidarity Alliance founder Jude Guaitamacchi said: ‘The government needs to act to ensure clarity for organisations on how to remain trans-inclusive, rather than leave them at the mercy of anti-trans lawfare forcing them to betray their own values.

‘Imagine being a group that has welcomed trans members for generations being told who you can and cannot associate with, regardless of the wishes of the group itself. It’s cruel and a failure of this government to protect human rights, including freedom of association.’

The WI’s announcement comes after it was announced yesterday that transgender girls will no longer be able to join the Brownies or Girl Guides.

Girlguiding said it had come to the ‘difficult’ decision after parents threatened legal action against the group following the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this year.

The organisation said it had consulted with senior members, young members and sought legal advice in making its decision.

It is understood that the decision will affect new members joining but will not affect current members of the organisation, with more information coming next week.

But despite affecting the children who join the group, the change will not affect adult volunteers, as these roles remain open to all.

Girlguiding updated its guidance in 2018 to allow transgender girls to join, stating at the time that it was ‘proudly trans inclusive’.

Earlier this year a letter from a parent, who spoke out on condition of anonymity to protect her daughter’s identity, accused the charity of failing to follow the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

The letter, seen by The Times, argued that the policy created an ‘intimidating, hostile humiliating or offensive environment.

The parent said this included ‘sharing toilets, showers or changing facilities with boys, contact sports with boys, all without their knowledge or consent.

Advocacy organisation TransActual described Girlguiding’s policy change as ‘yet another horrible act of violence against the most vulnerable trans people’.

Organisations across the UK are still awaiting new transgender guidance produced by the equalities watchdog the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which is being assessed by Government.

Ministers have had the guidance for three months but have vowed not to ‘rush’ publication of a proposed code of practice which will be used by businesses and other organisations to inform their provision of single and separate-sex services such as toilets and changing rooms.

The guidance requires ministerial approval and would only come into force 40 days after the Government had laid the draft code in Parliament.

The EHRC wrote to women and equalities minister Bridget Phillipson in October urging her to hurry up with bringing in the new guidance, saying some organisations were currently using unlawful practices.

The code has not been updated since 2011 and the latest draft has been produced in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling.

ROYAL BOMBSHELL: Prince Harry STUNS Audience With On-Stage Swipe at the Royal Family — But His Tone CHANGES Completely When Speaking About Meghan and Ailing Father

Prince Harry takes swipe at Royal Family and snubs Thomas Markle in huge speech

Prince Harry joked about life in the Royal Family during a speech on Friday

Prince Harry (Image: Getty)

Prince took a  cheeky swipe at the Royal Family as he addressed business leaders in Los Angeles on Friday. The Duke of Sussex was speaking at the British American Business Council of Los Angeles’ 65th Christmas luncheon when he made the comments, as well as discussing the World Cup, British culture, and American independence.

Joking about his own family, Harry said: “People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family was a bit like Julian’s Downton Abbey – yeah. But only one of those worlds is filled with drama, intrigue, elaborate dinners, marriages to Americans and the other is a TV show.”

On American independence, Harry added: It’s a new world to me, celebrating independence from Britain and more specifically, independence from my great, great, great, great, great great grandfather.

“But look, I don’t take it personally and nor should you, but it does feel oddly reminiscent.

“After all, we were able to leave our mark in other ways, mostly just through originally naming places after towns and cities back home, Boston, Massachusetts, and Lincolnshire, Manchester, New Hampshire and England, Birmingham, Alabama and England, Richmond, Virginia and England.

“I’ve never quite understood why they did that. It surely can’t be because it reminded them of their hometowns.”

However, Harry made no mention of his wife, Meghan Markle, nor her father, Thomas Markle, who is reported to be seriously ill in a hospital in the Philippines.

According to reports, Thomas underwent surgery to have his leg amputated.

Thomas Markle is in hospital

A spokesperson for Meghan confirmed that the Duchess “has reached out to her father” amid his health complications.

Meghan has been estranged from her father since 2018 after Thomas colluded with photographers who paid him for photos of him preparing for Harry and Meghan’s wedding.

Thomas did not attend the wedding as a result, although he cited health issues.

Since then, Thomas has criticised Meghan in numerous media appearances.

In one media interview, he said, “I think they’re both turning into lost souls at this point.”

“I don’t know what they’re looking for,” he added. “I don’t think they know what they’re looking for.”

HEARTBREAKING Jungle: AngryGinge Sobs in His Mother’s Arms Moments After Being Crowned — “I Just Wanted to Make You Proud… I Hope I Did.” As Viewers Break Down in Tears, Calling It “The Most Emotional Finale in Years.”

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star AngryGinge becomes the first social media star to be crowned King Of The Jungle as he beats Tom Read Wilson to win hit show after final pulls in a staggering 13 MILLION votes

The first social media star in the history of I’m A Celebrity has been crowned King of the Jungle.

Morgan Burtwistle, better known as AngryGinge to his five million social media followers, was voted by the public to be the winner of the ITV reality show.

A staggering 13 million votes were cast, the highest on the show in at least a decade.

The 24-year-old, who grew up in a council estate in Salford, Manchester, appeared overwhelmed as he told the show’s hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly: ‘I don’t think I can swear, but I feel amazing. Honestly a dream come true. I didn’t think I could go all this way never mind win. Thank you to everyone who voted.’

Meanwhile, Tom Read Wilson, 39, placed runner-up and Shona McGarty, 34, came in third after three weeks in the Australian jungle.

AngryGinge was crowned King by last year’s winner McFly star Danny Jones.

The social media star said of his experience: ‘I was a massive fan of the show but it was a lot harder than I thought. I reached out to people who had been on it before for tips and clues but no one told me how hard it was going to be.

The first social media star in the history of I’m A Celebrity has been crowned King of the Jungle. Morgan Burtwistle, better known as AngryGinge, beat Tom Read Wilson in the final

Morgan Burtwistle, better known as Angry Ginge to his five million social media followers, broke down in tears after he was voted by the public to be the winner of the ITV reality show

‘I’m a lot mentally strong than I thought I was. That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. There were so many days I wanted to throw the towel in. I didn’t do it to become King, I did it for the experience.’

The star was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by his mother, Michelle, and his older sister, Tasha, who flew out to Australia two weeks ago to support him.

Typically the winner of the show is a household name and AngryGinge is the first social media star to be crowned King of the Jungle.

It’s a sure sign of the times and ITV bosses are said to be ‘thrilled’ with his appearance after he attracted 12 million in consolidated viewers over the first three episodes of the show – a record breaking number for the broadcaster.

Viewers wrote on X: ‘So glad that Ginge won, such an entertainer, but loved Tom and he was such a gracious & deserving runner up’ and ‘Congratulations to AngryGinge #ImACelebrity #king but well done Tom coming 2rd place.’

‘Angry Ginge is the king of the jungle for 2025! Who would have thought we’d even see him on #ImACelebrity let alone him winning it!’;

‘Can’t help but admit Angry Ginge is so likeable. Just one of us and living the dream’.

AngryGinge grew to prominence on the live streaming platform, Twitch, on which his five million followers watch him shout expletives at a video or football game for more than 10 hours a day from his bedroom.

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The star was greeted off the I’m A Celebrity bridge by his mother, Michelle, who flew out to Australia two weeks ago to support him

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AngryGinge put the crown on his mother’s head as they celebrated the win after being reunited

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Tom narrowly missed out on being crowned the nation’s champion

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Typically the winner of the show is a household name and AngryGinge is the first social media star to be crowned King of the Jungle

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The 24-year-old, who grew up in a council estate in Salford, Manchester, appeared overwhelmed as he told the show’s hosts Ant and Dec: ‘I feel amazing’

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A staggering 13million votes were cast, the highest on the show in at least a decade. AngryGinge was crowned King by last year’s winner McFly star Danny Jones

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The social media star said of his experience: ‘I was a massive fan of the show but it was a lot harder than I thought’

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AngryGinge grew to prominence on the live streaming platform, Twitch, on which his five million followers watch him shout expletives at a video or football game

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Viewers wrote on X: ‘So glad that Ginge won, such an entertainer, but loved Tom and he was such a gracious & deserving runner up’ and ‘Congratulations to AngryGinge’

He earns £1 million a year on what is known as ‘the Gogglebox of the internet’ but is set to make far more after his jungle stint with ITV bosses, and other major broadcasters, eyeing him up as the future of television.

Tom, meanwhile, said of his journey: ‘I think, historically, I have tendency to be a little bit introspective sometimes and that’s not very good for me.

‘What you had to be in the jungle is with an outward lens because of the people and also because of the nature. Everything you look at and hear is majestic.

‘Your whole focus has to be out and then you sort of forget this corporeal thing and you’re a floating soul. It’s a very nice way to live, but it takes an awfully long time to get used to it.’

The show opened with Shona, 34, pining for Aitch, 25, following his departure.

The former EastEnders star has forged a strong bond with Mancunian rapper Aitch during their three week stay on the long-running show, but his semi-final elimination hinted at something more than friendship.

But Shona described herself as a ‘sister’ to the rapper in her exit interview.

She said of their bond: ‘To be completely honest, when he came in he had this rapper thing going on. But actually underneath it all I could tell he was quite scared of the whole experience, we had a similar upbringing. He was normal and I just felt like an older sister and I wanted to protect him.’

The actress reflected on how the experience has helped ‘heal’ her following the breakdown of her engagement.

Shona split from the Irish musician David Bracken just weeks before entering the jungle.

Speaking about her journey, Shona said: ‘I came in here shaking like a s***ing dog, my anxiety has been up and down for as long as I can remember and it’s been a healing process for me in here. In real life I’m going to handle things a bit more easier for me, I think’.

Shona cried as she was greeted off the bridge by her older sister, Camilla.

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Runner-up Tom was a good sport as he celebrated AngryGinge’s win

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The 2025 cast joined the finalists to see who would be crowned champion (L-R) Eddie Kadi, Vogue Williams, Martin Kemp, Kelly Brook, Jack Osbourne, Lisa Riley, Ruby Wax, Aitch and Shona

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Shona McGarty placed third in the I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out Of Here! final on Sunday night

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Meanwhile, Tom said of his experience: ‘Your whole focus has to be out and then you sort of forget this corporeal thing and you’re a floating soul. It’s a very nice way to live’

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Shona broke down in tears as she was greeted off the bridge by her older sister, Camilla

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The show opened with the actress, 34, pining for Aitch following his departure from their purpose built jungle camp

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Shona spoke of her close friendship with Aitch in her exit interview after viewers picked up on their chemistry

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The actress said an emotional goodbye to Tom

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Shona gave AngryGinge a hug before heading over the bridge to meet Ant and Dec

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The actress reflected on how the experience has helped ‘heal’ her following the breakdown of her engagement. Shona split from the Irish musician David Bracken weeks before the jungle

Earlier in the show, Shona addressed his shock departure in the Bush Telegraph during Sunday evening’s final, she said: ‘I had to say goodbye to Aitch today… just one more day until I see him again.’

The comment prompted an inevitable wave of speculation from viewers, with many predicting the pair might strike up a romance once Shona leaves the jungle.

Taking to X, one commented: ‘Shona was devastated!’

A second added: ‘The way aitch & Shona hugged… they are SO SWEET!!’

While a third posted: ‘THE AITCH AND SHONA POTENTIAL ROMANCE?! I must know cos they’d be cute af!’ [sic]

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It comes after Aitch cleared up what was happening between him and Shona during their three-week stint in the I’m A Celebrity camp.

When asked by the Daily Mail if there was anything romantic between them, he denied it and said: ‘Romantic, no, not at all, she’s a good friend of mine.

‘I just think we had a bond over the music thing, 95 per cent of the conversations we had in the Jungle was literally just about how sick she is at singing.

‘I knew that she was trying to come out of the Jungle and pursue a music career.

‘I think this is just because of my age, she had the same conversations with Martin, but no one’s going to say she had a romance with him because Martin is married.

‘So, unfortunately, I’m the next option.’

The rapper revealed that when they return to the UK, he will help introduce Shona to his music contacts.

He said: ‘Most of our conversations were me just telling her she sings so well and that she needs to stop being so scared and pursue singing.’

Fans were convinced there was a spark between the two campmates who were both recently single – Shona having ended a nine-year relationship with her fiance David Bracken and Aitch breaking it off with his girlfriend, Lois Cottam, weeks before the jungle.

During the final, the trio faced their last Bushtucker Trial and secured 12 stars for a farewell banquet.

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Addressing Aitch’s shock departure in the Bush Telegraph during Sunday evening’s final, Shona said: ‘I had to say goodbye to Aitch today… just one more day until I see him again’

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The comment prompted an inevitable wave of speculation from viewers, with many predicting the pair might strike up a romance once Shona leaves the jungle

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Tom devoured a fermented duck egg whole for the first time in I’m A Celebrity history

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As they met Ant and Dec at the Bushtucker Trial clearing, they learnt that they would all be taking part in their own challenge to win a starter, main course, dessert and drink for their meal

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Shona took on Rat Race in order to win all three starters for the group and a drink of her choice

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Lastly, Ginge took on Helmets of Hell, where he had to put his head into four helmets and his hand in the four boxes below to release each star, with two minutes to win each star

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That evening, Shona, Ginge and Tom all sat down at the Jungle Banquet where they dined like Kings and Queens

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As they met Ant and Dec at the Bushtucker Trial clearing, they learnt that they would all be taking part in their own challenge to win a starter, main course, dessert and drink for their meal.

Tom took on Bushtucker Bonanza in which he had to eat four dishes to win three main courses for camp and a drink of his choice.

His first dish was a fermented duck egg and scorpion, and in a show first, Tom put the entire fermented duck egg in his mouth.

Ant exclaimed: ‘Oh! We’ve never had that! 25 years and no one’s ever popped it in whole.’

His second dish, which was brand new for 2025, was camel’s brain, this third was a pig’s vagina and his fourth dish was a huntsman spider.

He successfully finished all four dishes, successfully winning four main courses and his drink of choice.

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Shona took on Rat Race in order to win all three starters for the group and a drink of her choice.

As she took on her task, she was strapped down inside a tight confined box and had to remove four stars using only her mouth with eight minutes to do so.

Using her tongue to release four stars, she was joined by rats, cockroaches, crickets and mealworms. She won all four stars meaning three starters and a drink of her choice.

Lastly, Ginge took on Helmets of Hell, where he had to put his head into four helmets and his hand in the four boxes below to release each star, with two minutes to win each star.

In the helmets he was joined by mealworms, toads, crickets, cockroaches, lizards, scorpions and snakes.

For his final star he was joined by rats in the handbox and his worst fear, spiders in the head box.

He successfully got four out of four stars winning desserts and a drink of his choice for camp.

That evening, Shona, Ginge and Tom all sat down at the Jungle Banquet where they dined like Kings and Queens.

For their drinks, Shona went for a diet coke, Ginge for a coke and Tom, of course, went for a coupe of champagne.

For their starters, Shona requested prawns pil pil, Ginge went for a double cheeseburger and chips and Tom opted for smoked salmon.

For their main course, Shona opted for boiled bacon and cabbage, Ginge for a huge pepperoni pizza and chicken tenders and Tom for venison with red wine jus, dauphinoise potatoes and broad beans.

Lastly for dessert, Shona went for a chocolate fudge cake with double cream, Ginge went for a huge slice of carrot cake and Tom also opted for chocolate fudge cake.

Throughout the competition it has been between Aitch and his close friend, the Twitch streaming star AngryGinge as to who would come home with the crown.

But it is ITV who is the real winner after a successful series for them with 12million in consolidated viewing figures – a show first – due to their Gen Z star signings.

Network bosses have been ‘over the moon’ that the pair, who share vastly the same fanbase, have helped the network pull off the impossible by luring teenagers back to mainstream television.

Since the launch episode of I’m A Celeb 2025, the programme has seen the number of viewers aged 16-34 reaching a consolidated 2.5million – ITV’s biggest since the 2022 World Cup.

But the success brought about by Aitch and AngryGinge is not just down to their success in the Bushtucker Trials – behind the scenes, it was the battle of the Gen Z influencers who could wield the votes.

Their teams have strived behind the scenes to not only ensure their man wins, but also present the pair, who were friends before the show, as their own people.