Harry Redknapp's I'm A Celeb win watched by 12.1million as ITV show attracts biggest final audience in five years

I’m A Celebrity scored its most watched final in five years as a peak of 12.1 million tuned in to see Harry Redknapp crowned King of the Jungle.

After a gruelling three-week stint in camp, Redknapp was given his crown and wooden sceptre on Sunday night, beating Emily Atack in the final.

The 90-minute show attracted an average 10.9million viewers, which is up 1.7million on last year’s final and the highest since 2013.

On average, series 18 of the popular ITV show – fronted by the first time by Holly Willoughby with Declan Donnelly – pulled in around 9.1million viewers per episode.

The series average increased to 12.2million when taking into account the seven-day consolidated data, which makes the show the most successful in its history after 14 episodes.

On Sunday night, Redknapp was stunned by his win over the Inbetweeners actress, having both lasted 23 days in the jungle.

Redknapp entertained viewers with his stories and anecdotes, most of which were about his partner of 54 years, Sandra.

And the ex-Tottenham manager provided one of the TV moments of the year when he was reunited with her for a brief moment in the jungle.

Redknapp became emotional when he hugged his wife after walking out of the main camp to find her sitting there as a surprise.

The couple, who married in 1977, have two sons – Mark and Sky Sports pundit Jamie, 45.

I’m A Celebrity: Coming Out airs Wednesday at 9pm on ITV.