I'm A Celebrity's Sam Thompson says 'they wouldn't let me' as he reveals secret behind show in Josie Gibson reunion

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here winner Sam Thompson was seen enjoying a reunion with his campmate Josie Gibson as he appeared on This Morning in his first in-person TV appearance since winning the show.

Last week, former Made In Chelsea star Sam gave his first interview via video link from Australia to Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled ITV show after he was named King of the Jungle on the ITV reality over fellow finalists Nigel Farage and Tony Bellew, who finished in third and second place respectively.

The show's winner was able to enjoy a couple of days in Australia before he was seen heading home with his best pal Pete Wicks, who met him on the iconic rope bridge, with a reunion with his Strictly Come Dancing star girlfriend Zara McDermott witnessed at the airport.

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After spending time with his loved one, Sam was seen in all his energetic glory as he appeared on This Morning alongside Strictly 2023 winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. The trio of winners sat on the famous sofa on the ITV daytime show as they gave some of their initial thoughts to hosts Josie and Craig Doyle.

As Ellie gushed about receiving her very own Strictly Glitterball trophy, which she brought on the show with her but is not the official one seen on the night itself, Sam's reaction led to Josie asking the 31-year-old where his crown was. As viewers of the hit show know, the 'crown' is a garland complete with flowers and foliage which is presented to the winner while they sit on the wooden throne.

And it is then that Sam revealed that he wasn't actually