The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle turned into a full-blown water park warzone during the iconic Celebrity Cyclone challenge – and what a spectacle it was! The final four stars – rapper Aitch, former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson, and viral sensation Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) – donned superhero capes and alter-egos before facing the slippery, storm-lashed slide of doom in a bid to win precious stars for camp’s last big blowout meal.

Dressed as their camp-made personas – Angry Ginge as ‘The Pumpkin’, Aitch as ‘Red Hot Chilli Stepper’, Shona as ‘Silver Songstress’, and Tom as ‘Sapphire Surfer’ – the quartet lined up on the spinning platform, capes flapping wildly as hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly hyped them up from the sidelines with megaphones and giant flags. ‘This is the trial you’ve all been waiting for!’ Ant bellowed, while Dec warned: ‘Wind, water, balls – it’s going to be carnage!’

And carnage it was. The Celebrity Cyclone – a Bushtucker favourite that traditionally delivers high success rates but zero mercy – saw the celebs tasked with climbing a massive, greased-up water slide while clutching oversized golden stars. One by one, they had to battle ferocious wind machines, blasting water cannons, tidal waves, and an onslaught of giant bouncy balls designed to knock them flying. The goal? Secure each star at their designated marker and hold position until the klaxon sounded – no falling off, no losing grip, or the star was gone!

First up was Tom Read Wilson, the posh-voiced Celebs Go Dating favourite, who slipped and slid like a pro surfer gone wrong. ‘Sapphire Surfer incoming!’ he yelled, dodging initial water jets before a rogue bouncy ball sent him tumbling backward in slow-motion hilarity. Viewers at home were in stitches as he clawed his way back up, star clutched to his chest, screaming: ‘This is madness!’ Despite the chaos, he planted his star firmly and held on – one down!

Next came Shona McGarty, the Silver Songstress, who channelled her EastEnders grit to power through. ‘I was determined not to let the girls down!’ she later laughed. Pelleted by balls and drenched in what felt like 100 litres of freezing water, Shona slipped multiple times but kept her composure, collecting three stars in a row with sheer willpower. ‘That was the best day of my life!’ she declared post-trial, dancing around camp in victory.

Angry Ginge, the eventual King of the Jungle favourite, went full beast mode as The Pumpkin. Known for his fiery rants and never-say-die attitude, Ginge tackled the slide with Mancunian determination. ‘Cyclone? Completed it mate!’ he roared after securing his stars amid a barrage of wind and water that nearly swept him off his feet. Fans online praised his energy: ‘Ginge was born for this – slipping but still winning!’

Last but not least, Aitch brought rapper swagger to the Red Hot Chilli Stepper role. As the final star collector, he faced the worst of it: a massive tidal wave unleashed right as he approached the top marker, sending him, the others, and a barrage of balls cascading down the slope. Clothes were nearly ripped off in the deluge, screams echoed across the outback, and the campmates were left sprawled in a heap of limbs and laughter. Yet somehow – through sheer teamwork and quick recoveries – Aitch grabbed the final star and held position. ‘We did it!’ the group cheered as the klaxon blared.

Result? Four stars out of four – meaning a full feast for camp, including desserts that had everyone drooling. ‘No one said it was going to be that hard,’ Ginge admitted later, ‘but I’m so glad we done it.’ Shona added: ‘She was my favourite!’ referring to the challenge itself, while Aitch summed it up: ‘Cyclone? Completed it mate.’

The trial – airing in the penultimate episode ahead of the grand finale – came hot on the heels of double eliminations, with Jack Osbourne and Lisa Riley already out, leaving the fab four to battle it out. Viewers were glued: ‘The Cyclone never disappoints – pure chaos and laughs!’ one tweeted. Another: ‘They got ALL stars? Legends! That tidal wave was brutal 😂.’ Social media exploded with clips of the slow-mo slips, cape-flapping fails, and triumphant high-fives, hashtags #CelebrityCyclone and #ImACeleb trending worldwide.

This year’s version lived up to the legend. Celebrity Cyclone has been a staple since 2011, always the one trial celebs actually look forward to – no eating bugs, just physical fun (and humiliation). Past highlights include Holly Willoughby screaming on Extra Camp, Vernon Kay flying through the air, and groups clinging for dear life as balls pummel them. Success rates are sky-high because it’s team-based and forgiving – but the elements make it feel epic.

For 2025’s final four, it was perfect timing: a morale booster after weeks of hunger, rows, and emotional trials. ‘We’ve been through hell – this was heaven!’ Tom joked. The feast that followed? A proper party – steaks, treats, and bubbly (non-alcoholic, of course) – giving them one last night of luxury before the crown was decided.

Fans hailed it as one of the best Cyclones ever: ‘The capes, the alter-egos, the teamwork – iconic!’ ‘Aitch nearly lost his kit in that wave – TV gold!’ Even critics who moan about ‘easy’ trials admitted: ‘They earned those stars – wind and water were relentless.’

As the series hurtled toward its emotional finale – where Angry Ginge would be crowned King with a record vote – the Cyclone proved the perfect penultimate hurrah. Laughter, screams, slips, and success – pure I’m A Celeb magic. The campmates may have been soaked, battered, and bruised, but they crossed that finish line as heroes. And the party? Well worth every tidal wave!

From superhero shenanigans to star-securing triumphs, this Cyclone will go down in jungle history. What a way to send off the penultimate night – wet, wild, and wonderfully chaotic!