Sam Thaiday

Sam Thaiday: From Footy Star to Jungle King – The Unbelievable 2025 Finale!

Sam Thaiday emerges victorious as the King of the Jungle in I'm A Celebrity 2025! Find out all the jungle juice gossip right here!

In an exhilarating finale that kept viewers on the edge of their seats, Sam Thaiday has officially claimed the throne as the King of the Jungle in the blockbuster season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025. As the dust settles on a thrilling month spent in the verdant wilds of South Africa, Sam looked back alongside fellow finalists Reggie Bird and Matty J, sharing anecdotes of hair-raising challenges and hilarious moments that took place among the guileless monkeys and exotic wildlife. Talk about an adventure! It’s not every day you see ex-football legends chatting about tarantulas over a campfire!

Sam’s success doesn’t just mark a crowning glory; it also signifies an impressive transformation from football legend to reality TV star. The public love for him grew not just from his stirring days with the Broncos, but also from his ability to connect with fans during the hilarious and often cringe-worthy challenges thrown his way—the jellied spiders and mystery meat certainly lent themselves to some entertaining moments! With nail-biting anticipation leading up to the grand reveal, viewers couldn’t get enough of the vote tallies spiraling back and forth, making it evident that Sam's rise to kingly status was well-deserved but not without its hurdles.

After a tense final vote, the moment of truth arrived, and with hosts Julia Roberts and her partner in crime announcing the winner, the jungle erupted in cheers! The unintended comedic timing of the announcements only added to the thrill, with Sam gracefully accepting his title, all while giggling over the absurdity of it all. "I didn’t even know there was a talent show in the jungle!" he quipped, as he navigated his new royal duties with charm and a touch of cheekiness.

And if you thought the surprises ended there, think again! Did you know that apart from his experience in the NRL, Sam is also quite the philanthropist? Leveraging his public platform for good, he has raised awareness for multiple charities, proving that his time in the jungle is just another step in his outstanding career of making a positive impact. In conclusion, while the world watches to see what Sam's next adventure will be, one thing’s for sure: he’ll always be our King of the jungle!