Just days after the jungle crown was handed to Angry Ginge, another name from this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! line-up has quietly leapt ahead — and landed one of daytime TV’s most coveted platforms.
And it isn’t the King of the Jungle.
It’s Tom Read Wilson.
The Unexpected Winner Of The Post-Jungle Race
While Angry Ginge’s victory instantly cemented him as one of the most in-demand new faces on British television, ITV insiders moved fast in a different direction — locking in Tom Read Wilson for a high-profile new role on This Morning.
The former Celebs Go Dating receptionist, who finished runner-up in the jungle, made his debut on the ITV daytime staple this week as the show’s newest Agony Uncle — a move that signals a major shift in his television career.
And it happened almost immediately after the final credits rolled in Australia.
Why Producers Acted So Quickly
Sources say This Morning producers were keen not to lose momentum, impressed by the way Tom emerged as the emotional backbone of the jungle — the man campmates turned to when things got heavy, personal or overwhelming.
The show has a long-standing reputation for turning popular jungle stars into household daytime names.
Sam Thompson.
Ferne McCann.
Vicky Pattison.
All followed similar paths.
This year, however, it was Tom — not the winner — who caught the daytime TV team’s attention first.
From Jungle Confidant To TV Agony Uncle
Appearing alongside Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, Tom reflected on his time in camp — and how naturally he slipped into the role of emotional support.
Ben summed it up perfectly on air:
“One of the things I’ve loved, Tom, is that you really became a sort of go-to Agony Uncle for your campmates.”
Tom didn’t disagree.
Life in the jungle, he explained, stripped everyone back — forcing honesty, vulnerability and connection. He credited Shona McGarty in particular for helping him embrace emotional openness, saying their journeys often mirrored one another.
“We all are so vulnerable anyway,” he admitted quietly.
‘A Shoulder And A Bosom’ — And Viewers Felt It
Tom revealed that offering comfort has always come naturally to him — even long before the jungle, during his time on Celebs Go Dating.
“I try to be a shoulder and a bosom if I can,” he said.
“So it was nice to occupy that space in the jungle.”
Producers didn’t just listen — they tested him.
Later in the show, Tom was brought back to give live advice to viewers. One caller, Dario, asked whether he should confess feelings to a colleague at an office Christmas party.
Tom’s response was classic Wilson: thoughtful, elegant and quietly disarming.
He advised against waiting for alcohol to take over — suggesting subtle hints beforehand could change the entire evening.
“Imagine what a delicious evening it could be,” he smiled.
“You don’t want it to be an in vino veritas affair.”
‘Would You Come Back?’ — And His Answer Said Everything
The reaction was immediate.
Cat Deeley didn’t hesitate:
“Would you come back?”
Tom’s reply was instant — and heartfelt:
“I would absolutely love to.”
In that moment, it felt less like a guest appearance… and more like the start of something permanent.
From Unknown Arrival To Emotional Centrepiece
Tom’s rapid rise is all the more striking considering how his jungle journey began.
Arriving late to camp, many viewers admitted they had no idea who he was. His polished, posh manner of speaking initially divided opinion — but it didn’t last.
Warmth replaced skepticism.
Humour softened first impressions.
Honesty won people over.
By the final week, Tom wasn’t just liked — he was trusted.
The Tears That Changed Everything
One of the most powerful moments of the series came when Tom broke down in tears, admitting how deeply he missed home.
“I’m a wreck, sorry,” he told campmates quietly.
“I’ve opened the floodgates.”
Kelly Brook moved to comfort him, calling the moment a potential “healing time” — and viewers at home agreed.
It was raw.
It was human.
And it sealed his connection with the audience.
Second Place In The Jungle — First To Land The Job
Despite entering late, Tom finished second, just behind Angry Ginge, with Shona McGarty taking third place.
Now, while the winner adjusts to life as Jungle royalty, Tom Read Wilson has already stepped into a prominent new TV role — one rooted not in chaos or comedy, but empathy.
In a show built on sequins, speed and spectacle, it was the quiet emotional intelligence that producers couldn’t ignore.
And sometimes, that’s the most powerful victory of all.
