For Ruby Wax, the jungle didn’t just end — it followed her out.
Three weeks of mud, madness and unexpected romance have left the 72-year-old comedian admitting she’s struggling to step back into normality. And judging by her whirlwind of snogs, flirtation and emotional confessions since leaving I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, it’s easy to see why.
Ruby may have been voted out before the final, but make no mistake: she became one of the most unforgettable figures of the entire series.
From Jungle Icon To Fan Favourite
Throughout the 2025 series, Ruby emerged as pure comic gold — unfiltered, unpredictable and utterly fearless. Her one-liners became instant talking points, her emotional honesty struck a chord, and her mischievous energy brought much-needed levity to camp life.
Viewers didn’t just laugh with her — they rooted for her.
So when Ruby exited the jungle ahead of the finale, many fans felt something vital had been lost. Even Ruby herself seemed unconvinced it was time to say goodbye.
“I’m Not Quite Ready To Head Back To Real Life”
In the days following the final, Ruby took to Instagram with a revealing message that said far more than a standard thank-you post.
Sharing a string of behind-the-scenes snaps and selfies from finale night, she reflected on her time in the jungle with unmistakable emotion.
“How lucky am I to have spent almost three weeks in the jungle with these incredible people,” she wrote.
“I’ve learned so much — from how much power I can wield with a tannoy, to what a ‘leng ting’ is (I think).”
But it was her closing admission that stopped fans scrolling.
“I’m not quite ready to head back to real life just yet,” Ruby confessed, adding cheekily: “Let me know if you need someone to keep an eye on the camp.”
It wasn’t just humour.
It was longing.
Friendships Forged In The Wild
In the photos, Ruby glowed as she reunited with her jungle family — including Aitch, Jack Osbourne and Lisa Riley. The smiles were genuine. The bonds, clearly deep.
Her comments section exploded with love, racking up more than 57,000 likes and heartfelt messages from fans and fellow campmates alike.
Eddie Kadi crowned her affectionately: “Queen mother 
.”
Others begged ITV for more:
“Ruby & Tom need a series together — universe, do your magic!”
The Kiosk Kev Reunion That Set Tongues Wagging
But it wasn’t just friendships Ruby reignited after leaving camp.
Over the weekend, she delighted fans by reuniting with Kiosk Kev — the beloved Aussie farmer she openly flirted with throughout her jungle stay.
In a cheeky TikTok video, Ruby stood beside Kev and joked:
“I left too early, didn’t I Kev?”
Kev nodded.
The internet melted.
Her caption was even bolder:
“Reunited with Kev 
… I can keep my diary free if you want me to go back in again next year…”
Flirty. Fearless. Unapologetic.
It was classic Ruby — and proof the jungle romance hadn’t stayed in the jungle.
That Snog With Dec — The Moment Nobody Saw Coming
And then came the kiss.
During Sunday night’s finale, Ruby delivered what many fans are already calling the moment of the series.
Asked who she’d kiss, marry or avoid — Ant, Dec or Joel — Ruby didn’t hesitate.
Pointing straight at Declan Donnelly, she declared:
“Kiss you, because orally it’s quite superb. I was watching those teeth — just luscious.”
A stunned, blushing Dec barely managed a “Thank you.”
Ruby went on to say she’d marry Ant — “I don’t think you’d screw around on me” — before suddenly leaping up, sweeping items off the coffee table and marching back to Dec.
“I thought I was going to get my snog,” Dec joked.
Seconds later, Ruby planted a full-on kiss on his lips.
The studio erupted.
Joel Dommett declared it instantly: “The moment of the series.”
A Star Who Refused To Fade Quietly
At 72, Ruby Wax didn’t play it safe.
She didn’t soften herself.
She didn’t step aside gracefully.
Instead, she reminded viewers — and perhaps herself — that joy, desire, chaos and connection don’t have an expiry date.
And as she openly admits she’s “not ready for real life,” fans are quietly hoping real life might make room for a little more jungle magic.
Because if Ruby Wax proved one thing this series, it’s this:
Some stars don’t leave the jungle.
They carry it with them — loud, fearless and unforgettable.