Jungle Finale Fallout: Viewers Slam 'Fake' Ending

The Australian edition of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! concluded its latest season on Sunday night, with comedian Concetta Caristo being crowned Queen of the Jungle. Caristo, a Triple J radio personality, secured the public's vote, earning $100,000 for her chosen charity, Full Stop Australia. She expressed gratitude and a desire to spread happiness.

However, the finale's broadcast method left many viewers unsatisfied. Weeks prior to the broadcast, the show's taping had concluded, and unlike previous live seasons, three separate endings were filmed. These included scenarios where finalists Luke Bateman and Gary Sweet were also declared winners. The actual winner's pre-recorded reaction was aired after the votes were tallied, a decision that drew significant criticism online.

Audience members expressed disappointment on social media, with comments highlighting the perceived lack of authenticity in the winner's reaction due to the pre-filmed nature of the conclusion. Viewers lamented the absence of live tension and the feeling that their input was removed from the final decision-making process. Many fans are advocating for the show's return to its original format, emphasizing the importance of live public voting for eliminations and determining the final contestants.