‘It really was worth it’: Concetta Caristo on the bravery of speaking out – and those dating rumours
Concetta Caristo won $100,000 for Full Stop Australia, a charity aiding domestic violence survivors like her family, highlighting the show's support for social causes.
- On Sunday night, Triple J host and comedian Concetta Caristo was crowned Queen of the Jungle on Network Ten, beating Gary Sweet and Luke Bateman to win $100,000 for Full Stop Australia.
- Caristo said the charity helped her, her mother, and her sister escape domestic violence, which motivated her support for Full Stop Australia.
- On Sunday, Caristo faced terrifying trials including being buried alive, submerged in water, and eating offal, then shared an emotional reunion with her mother Marlene in the jungle finale.
- Full Stop Australia, described as a leading support service, will receive $100,000, and Caristo said services like these are vital for people affected by violence and hope her journey inspires others.
- With high-profile contestants and national coverage, the season included Caristo, a Triple J co-host since 2022, who appeared on Taskmaster Australia and hosted last year's ARIA awards.
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Newly-minted Queen of the Jungle, and Triple J’s finest Concetta Caristo has addressed fan claims that the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 finale was “fake”. After weeks upon weeks of gruelling Tucker Trials and campfire clashes, the radio personality was officially crowned winner of I’m A Celeb, earning her bragging rights until next season and $100K for her chosen charity, Full Stop Australia. Look at that winning g…
From ‘Least Famous’ to Jungle Queen: How Concetta Caristo Won Over Australia on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
When I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here winner Concetta Caristo first entered the South African jungle, it was pretty clear to her that she was the underdog. Surrounded by international stars like Barry Williams and Rachel Hunter, and local legends like Gary Sweet and Rebekah Elmaloglou, Concetta knew that there was a big chance most of her jungle campmates would have no idea who she was. “I was like, ‘I am the least famous person here’,” Concet…
I'm A Celeb viewers slam Concetta's 'awkward' finale moment
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here has been far from dull this year with the axeing of public voting, Deni Hines leaving just days in, and a rumoured romance. But, we finally have our winner after the public voted between finalists Luke Bateman, Gary Sweet and Concetta Caristo. For the first time in the show’s history, the entire season was pre-recorded, leaving only the final vote to be decided by the public in real time. Three alternate endin…
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