Jill Scott's I'm a Celebrity win celebrated by stars including Alex Scott and Beth Mead | OneFootball

England legend Jill Scott secured the double on Sunday night by winning I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!‘s 2022 series.

The Euro 2022 champion was crowned Queen of the Jungle after stealing the hearts of the nation with her humility, banter, and team spirit.

Hosts Ant and Dec announced Scott had received the majority of the 12 million votes registered ahead of the final.

The result came as a shock to the former Lioness, but the rest of the footballing world was never in doubt Scott would come away triumphant.

What was the reaction to Jill Scott winning I’m a Celeb?

Scott had been heavily backed to win the jungle title throughout the whole series.

The women’s football faithful had been voting for the former Manchester City and Everton icon every day, and her former England teammates were absolutely delighted to see her crowned champion.

“Never in doubt. Queen of the Jungle, so proud of you, you absolutely smashed it,” wrote England’s most capped international Fara Williams. “Glad the nation got to see the amazing person you are.”

“Unbelievable, Queen of the Jungle. So proud,” fellow Lioness Carly Telford tweeted alongside a video of supporters going wild when Scott was announced as the winner.

More of Scott’s former teammates and other football stars also rushed to celebrate her achievement.

“So pleased for @JillScottJS8, throughly deserved. It was never in doubt! What a star,” wrote Sue Smith.

“Honestly one of the best people you’d ever get to meet and the worlds fallen in love with you too. Always been a queen. So happy for you,” echoed Lauren Hemp.

Alex Scott, who is currently in Qatar working on ITV’s World Cup coverage, posted a video to her Instagram story of her fighting to stay awake so she could celebrate her compatriot’s victory.

Jamie Redknapp also posted a snap to his story with the caption: “Congratulations @JillScottJS8, such a kind, brilliant lady. Totally deserved.”

Beth Mead followed up by tweeting: “I’m so proud of you @JillScottJS8. QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE.”

What did Jill do in I’m a Celeb?

Scott became a firm favourite to win the show before she’d even entered the jungle.

In the first episode of I’m a Celeb 2022, the former midfielder took part in a challenge at the top of the Focus building in Surfers Paradise, Queensland.

Teetering above a 334-foot drop, Scott had to walk across a tiny ledge before jumping off the edge while attached to a safety harness.

The 35-year-old had viewers bursting with pride as she gave motivational talks of encouragement and comfort to teammates Charlene White of Loose Women, and comedian Babatúndé Aléshé.

Scott was up against several other Bushtucker Trials throughout the series, which she attacked with pure determination.

Video: Watch Jill Scott’s celebratory speech after winning I’m a Celebrity… Get me out of Here!

She faced her fears of heights and rats and even endured being locked in a box full of critters, which ended in her getting a cockroach stuck in her ear.

Scott also powered through a gruesome drinking challenge with Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall. The two England internationals nominated themselves for the trial, which required them to finish off glasses full of stomach-turning contents, including blended fish eyes.

As well as tackling every task that came her way, Scott also provided golden entertainment with her witty one-liners, episodes of random dancing and rapping, and her overall warm personality.

More than anything else, she kept the morale going in camp when her teammates needed it the most.

She even forewent a personal luxury item in order to play ‘Sweet Caroline’ for her and the rest of the celebrities to enjoy.

Undoubtedly, Scott has been a ray of sunshine in this year’s I’m a Celebrity and now the Lioness has taken her rightful place on the jungle throne.