The ninth installment of the hit ITV show saw Ant and Dec return to the helm, guiding a fresh batch of stars through the grueling Bushtucker Trials. The season was defined by its diverse casting, ranging from legendary actors to reality TV icons and sporting heroes. Among the campers were Hollywood star George Hamilton, snooker legend Jimmy White, and cleaning expert Kim Woodburn. However, the season ultimately belonged to Gino D'Acampo, whose infectious energy and culinary skills—even with meager rations—won over the hearts of the nation.
faced animal cruelty charges in Australia after killing and cooking a rat in the Exile camp. ITV was eventually fined, though the celebrities themselves were not prosecuted. i'm a celebrity... get me out of here uk season 09 vp3
High Fee: At the time, Price was the highest-paid contestant in the show's history, receiving £400,000 for her return. The ninth installment of the hit ITV show
) Third Place: Jimmy White (Professional Snooker Player) The "Katie Price" Effect A major talking point was the return of Katie Price , making her the first contestant to appear in a second series after her original stint in 2004. However, her second journey was short-lived. Subjected to six consecutive Bushtucker Trials by a public eager to see her struggle, she withdrew on Day 9, citing exhaustion and frustration. Camp Division: Base vs. Exile The production introduced a "Base Camp" and an "Exile Camp" early in the series. While Base Camp enjoyed relative luxuries like pillows and purified water, Exile was a "rat-infested clearing" where celebrities had only one bed, no shower, and a diet strictly limited to rice and beans. This divide intensified the competition, as "Bush Battles" were the only way for exiled campmates to win their way back to comfort and gain immunity from the first vote. Memorable Departures Season 9 saw an unusual number of early exits: Camilla Dallerup : Withdrew on Day 4 due to medical exhaustion. George Hamilton : The Hollywood veteran withdrew on Day 17 for personal reasons, despite being a camp favorite. Show more The season is often remembered for its "immaculate vibes" toward the end, specifically the "Celebrity Cyclone" trial where the final four celebrated their success with a dinner of wallaby wings and what they claimed were the best chips they had ever tasted. Do you want to focus more on the However, the season ultimately belonged to Gino D'Acampo,
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: A fan favorite who withdrew on Day 17 for personal reasons. Camilla Dallerup : Withdrew on Day 4 due to exhaustion. Justin Ryan Stuart Manning Sabrina Washington Joe Bugner Samantha Fox Colin McAllister Lucy Benjamin Key Moments & Controversy "Rat-gate": Gino D'Acampo Stuart Manning
. Broadcast on from 15 November to 4 December 2009, the series was famously marked by a legal controversy after the winner and fellow contestant Stuart Manning killed and ate a rat while in the jungle. Series Overview & Results Winner: Gino D'Acampo Runner-up: Kim Woodburn Third Place: Jimmy White Location: Dungay, New South Wales, Australia Presenters: Ant & Dec Notable Contestants