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I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson reveals he made emotional phone call to best pal Pete Wicks during thunderstorm-hit flight as he arrives in Australia to host spin-off show


It's his ultimate dream to become Ant and Dec's best friend.

The 32-year-old, who was crowned King of the Jungle last year after he won the nation’s hearts with his boundless energy and charms, was joined on the flights by his co-hosts Joel Dommett and the Capital Radio DJ, Kemi Rodgers. Pete Wicks' girlfriend, Maura Higgins, is also due to arrive at Brisbane Airport in the coming days as she is tipped to be competing in this year’s I’m a Celebrity. The 32-year-old, who was crowned King of the Jungle last year after he won the nation’s hearts with his boundless energy and charms, was joined on the flights by his co-host Joel Dommett

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