I’m A Celebrity: Runner-up Andy Whyment is reunited with wife Nicola and children Thomas and Hollie .. after admitting it was ‘tough’ being away from his family
ByJason ChesterandNiomi Harris For Mailonline
Published: EST, 9 December
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Three weeks in the Australian wilds ended on a high as Coronation Street star Andy Whyment reunited with his family on Monday morning.
The emotional actor was joined by son Thomas, daughter Hollie and wife Nicola shortly after finishing runner-up on the latest series of I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!
Andy, 38, looked delighted as he posed for pictures with his loved ones outside Queensland’s lavish Palazzo Versace hotel following his post-show interview with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
Delighted: Three weeks in the Australian wilds ended on a high as Coronation Street star Andy Whyment reunited with his family on Monday morning, shortly after finishing rummer-up on the latest series of I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!
The show, which is connected on Sunday evening, ended with Jacqueline Jossa named queen of the jungle after reaching the final alongside Andy and Capital Radio presenter Roman Kemp.
But any lingering disappointment regarding his failure to win the show was brushed to one side as Andy embraced his children.
The star broke down in tears before the result was even announced as he revealed how much of an ‘honor’ it was to take part in the ITV show.
Andy became overwhelmed after watching a video of his time in the jungle, admitting that it was ‘tough’ being away from wife nicola and his kids.
So happy: Any lingering disappointment regarding his failure to win the show was brushed to one side as Andy embraced son Thomas and daughter Hollie outside the Palazzo Versace hotel
Happy family: Andy’s devoted wife Nicola was also present as the family poised for pictures following his departure from the jungle
Andy finished up as runner-up on the show on Sunday, as East Enders star Jacqueline Jossa was crowned Queen of the Jungle.
The two sat down for a joint interview with Ant and Dec ahead of the announcement, with the duo reflecting on their time in the jungle.
Andy then watched a montage of his jungle highlights, with the clip featuring him mention his beloved family.
Clearly overwhelmed with the ‘surreal’ situation, Andy said: ‘Honestly I’m getting emotional again just hearing about Nic and the kids.
Chuffed: Earlier that morning Andy broke down in tears as he reveals it was an ‘honor’ to take part in the show
Family: The Coronation Street actor became overwhelmed after watching a video of his time in the jungle, admitting that it was ‘tough’ being away from wife Nicola and his kids
‘You know how much a fan I am of this show and to get to the final … It was a lot harder than I thought.
‘ It’s when you watch at home you only see an hour you don’t see how much work goes into keeping the camp running when there’s 12 of you in there. ‘
Summing up his experience, the I’m a Celebrity fan broke down in tears as he revealed how difficult it was being apart from his family, before stating how ‘honored’ he was to be on the show.
He said: ‘I’ve loved every minute of it, at times it’s been tough missing Nic and the kids but what an experience I’ve had.
Emotional : Clearly overwhelmed with the ‘surreal’ situation, Andy said: ‘Honestly I’m getting emotional again just hearing about Nic and the kids’
Tearful: Summing up his experience, the I’m a Celebrity fan broke down in tears as he revealed how difficult it was being apart from his family, before stating how ‘honored’ he was to be on the show
Good friend: The star th en had to be comforted by pal Jacqueline as she patted him on the shoulder
‘ I feel so honored to finally to it, and I made the final, so thank you. ‘
The star then had to be comforted by pal Jacqueline as she patted him On the shoulder.
Viewers watching at home were also moved by the interview, with many left in tears at seeing the actor crying.
‘If you’d have told me 3 weeks ago I’d be crying at Kirk from Corrie being interviewed in Australia I’d have laughed in your face. Andy is the most genuine man. ‘ Tweet one viewer.
Supporters: Viewers watching at home were also moved by the interview, with many left in tears at seeing the actor crying
While another remarked: ‘honestly can’t stop crying at andy he deserves to be king so much. what an absolute gentleman. ‘
‘ I’m seconds away from catching the next flight to australia just to give crying andy a hug ‘declared a fourth fan.
‘andy’s crying i’m crying we’re all crying’ tweeted a fourth watcher.
With another adding: ‘Andy Whyment has been the best thing this series. From his Kia, to taking Caitlyn Jenner to pub golf, to talking about his roast dinner for 3 weeks before he finally got it, his barcadi and cokes & crying because the public like HIM. He deserves to be King. ‘
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