She’s the glamorous Irish podcast queen who braved bugs, boredom and Bushtucker Trials for 13 gruelling days – but Vogue Williams has finally spilled the beans on her biggest I’m A Celebrity regret, admitting: ‘That was a make!’

The 40-year-old stunner, who entered the jungle as a late bombshell alongside Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson, was the third campmate booted out last month. But in a candid chat, the mum-of-three confessed her one massive blunder before even stepping foot in the Australian wilderness: not chatting to enough former contestants for insider tips.

Speaking on the hit Sh**ged, Married, Annoyed podcast – and later expanding on her own My Therapist Ghosted Me show with Joanne McNally – Vogue didn’t hold back about the reality of ITV’s toughest entertainment challenge.

‘I didn’t speak to anyone before going in – that was a make!’ she laughed, using the classic Irish slang for ‘mistake’. ‘I should have spoken to more people. You get in the car and they take your phone away. A lot of it is mentally tough and physically tough because mentally you never know what time it is, you never know where you’re going, because you’re always covered up. Your head is covered when you leave camp. It kind of adds to it because it makes it that little bit harder.’

Vogue, looking effortlessly radiant as ever, branded the experience ‘so much harder than it looks on TV – it’s wild!’ But despite the starvation, secrecy and sheer exhaustion, the Bare By Vogue tan founder insisted it was ‘a lot of fun’ and she made lifelong pals – even swapping messages with comedy legend Ruby Wax post-eviction.

Her jungle stint comes nine years after husband Spencer Matthews’ disastrous 2016 appearance, where the Made In Chelsea star was dramatically pulled out on day three for admitting to steroid use ahead of a charity boxing match. Spencer later branded it ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ of his life, confessing it left him ‘absolutely devastated’ and battling anxiety and depression for the first time.

Vogue revealed Spenny had read an article claiming the show ‘wasn’t hard enough’ on celebs – but she quickly set him straight. ‘It’s mentally tough and physically tough,’ she reiterated, proving the jungle still packs a punch.

The Dublin beauty – who shares kids Theodore, seven, Gigi, five, and Otto, three, with clean-living Spencer – is no stranger to tough TV. She won Bear Grylls’ Mission Survive back in 2015, was set for The Jump in 2017 (where she first locked eyes with Spencer before injury sidelined her), and even dazzled in Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special last year, jiving with Gorka Márquez after Carlos Gu’s injury.

Fresh from the jungle, Vogue’s wasted no time jumping into more festive fun, starring in the Gladiators Celebrity Special airing Christmas Day on BBC One from 3.35pm. And with her podcast empire booming – My Therapist Ghosted Me and Spencer & Vogue pulling in millions of downloads – she’s busier than ever.

But amid the chaos, Vogue’s staying true to her relatable roots, often sharing makeup-free selfies that prove her natural glow is the real deal. Fans adore her bare-faced confidence, whether she’s fresh from a workout or juggling mum duties – a far cry from the full-glam red carpets she slays with husband Spencer by her side.

Spencer, now a sober fitness fanatic and podcast co-host, has transformed since his wild MIC days – something Vogue gushes about regularly. The pair’s love story began on The Jump set, overcoming initial ‘red flags’ (her words!) to build a rock-solid family life.

As Christmas approaches, the Matthews-Williams clan are set for low-key celebrations after Vogue’s jungle adventure scuppered big plans. But with her cheeky confessions and unbreakable spirit, one thing’s clear: Vogue’s jungle ‘make’ only made her stronger – and more loveable.

Fans flooded social media with support: ‘Vogue owning her jungle mistakes? Queen behaviour 😂’, ‘That was a make – iconic Irish slang from our icon!’, and ‘Spencer’s steroid drama to Vogue smashing trials – what a glow-up couple!’

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Vogue’s jungle confessions decoded

• Biggest ‘make’: Not chatting to ex-campmates for tips.
• Toughest bits: No phone, no time sense, constant head-covering for secrecy.
• Mental vs physical: Both ‘wildly’ challenging – harder than TV shows.
• Silver lining: ‘Lot of fun’, new mates like Ruby Wax.
• Spencer’s take: Thought it wasn’t tough enough… until Vogue set him straight!

Spencer Matthews’ jungle heartbreak flashback

• 2016 drama: Pulled out day 3 over steroid admission for boxing prep.
• His regret: Called it ‘biggest mistake’ – triggered anxiety/depression.
• Glow-up now: Sober dad-of-three, podcast king, fitness guru.
• Vogue’s view: Prefers him ‘matured’ and booze-free.

Vogue’s TV triumphs timeline

• 2015: Won Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.
• 2017: Met Spencer on The Jump (injured out).
• 2024: Strictly Christmas special – jived to 33 points.
• 2025: I’m A Celeb late entrant – third out after 13 days.
• Christmas Day: Gladiators Celeb Special on BBC.

Fan reactions melting over Vogue’s honesty

• “That was a make! Vogue bringing Irish slang to the jungle 😂🇮🇪”
• “Mentally tough? Understatement – respect queen!”
• “From Spencer’s steroid shame to Vogue’s trials – ultimate redemption arc”
• “More podcast spills please – My Therapist Ghosted Me is gold!”
• “Vogue bare-faced post-jungle? Still a 10/10 natural beauty 😍”

What’s next for the Matthews clan?

• Family Christmas after jungle disruption.
• More podcast eps – expect Spencer & Vogue jungle banter.
• Bare By Vogue expansions? Her tan empire booming.
• Potential TV returns – producers love her!

The Irish beauty who turns ‘makes’ into major wins – Vogue Williams, we salute you! 🌟🐛