Last updated at 12:28 AM on 3rd December 2011
They might have entertained viewers with their constant bickering but Fatima and Antony’s frosty relationship wasn’t enough to keep them in the jungle.
Both celebrities were voted out tonight which means that best buddies Dougie and Mark are left to fight it out for the crown.
Only one of the young stars will be named King of the jungle but no doubt there will be no hard feelings when the winner is announced tomorrow.
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‘Bosom buddies’: Dougie will be up against his friend Mark in tomorrow’s grand final
Coronation Street Star Antony was the first of the four to be told he would be going home.
The actor managed 21 days of camp life and was disappointed that he didn’t make it to the final.
‘I’m absolutely gutted,’ he told Ant and Dec.
‘We’ve come this far and I’d never
even thought about the final until last night, so I’m gutted but I did
all I could do and I’m amazed I lasted this long.’
Ant and Dec then commented on Antony’s emotional highs and lows whilst he was in the jungle.
‘Every part of it was emotional and exciting,’ he told them. ‘You can’t plan for it.
Rivals going home: Antony (L) and Fatima weren’t too pleased about not making it to the final
‘You feel like you’re locked in and you cant run away anywhere.’
The hosts then asked Antony if he thought being friends with Mark was something that would never have happened in ordinary life.
‘Our paths probably would never have crossed,’ he said. ‘It was so fascinating to watch people in there.’
But someone who he wasn’t so keen to watch was Fatima, but Antony said that they’re relationship could have been a lot worse.
Motherly love: The soap star was met by his mother Enid on the bridge
‘I have been relatively tight lipped,’ he told Ant and Dec, who laughed at the comment.
‘I have watched what I’ve said in there.’
The soap star finished his interview by telling Ant and Dec that he wants either Mark or Dougie to win.
He
obviously predicted that Fatima wouldn’t be taking the crown home as a
short while after his exit, Ant and Dec made their way back to camp to
annouce another elimination.
Enjoying some bubbly: The soap star was keen to drink his waiting champagne
Spilling the beans: Antony told Ant and Dec that he was ‘relatively tight lipped’ in the jungle
Fatima also looked gutted when she
realised she hadn’t made it to the final but was comforted by Mark who
told her she should be proud of herself.
Despite being so competitive, the former athlete did admit that she was surrpised she’s also made it this far.
‘There were some strong contenders in there this year,’ she told the hosts.
But the conversation soon turned to the subject of a roaming cockroach.
The famous cockroach: Fatima was keen to show off the bug that had been up her nose
‘It shot up my nose straight away,’ Fatima told them, referring to a past Bushtucker trial.
‘But quitting was not an option,’ she added.
Ant and Dec then went on to comment about her positive attitude and determination.
‘That’s been my career for over 30 years,’ she commented.
‘Ever since I was 11, I wanted to be a sportsperson. That’s been my way of life and it’s the only way i know.’
But even when Fatima was asked about the various run-ins she had with the different celebrities, she had a strategic answer.
Mother and son: Fatima looked so pleased to be greeted by her son Ryan on the bridge
‘We’re all different characters and personalities, but Ive always believed to be true to yourself.
‘I speak my mind in a diplomatic way.
The mother-of-one even had kind words to say about Antony: ‘I’ve grown to love him, he’s a good man but he’s larger than life.
‘I did feel sometimes he would like to skive a little bit from doing the washing up.’
She had even kinder words to say about visitor to the jungle, Peter Andre.
‘I’m absolutely made up, it was a dream come true for me.’
Fatima finished her interview by saying ultimately she wanted to Mark to win the show saying: ‘Both of them are bosom buddies.’
But
regardless of leaving the jungle one day before the final, both Antony
and Fatima admitted that they had had the best time of their lives on
the show.
‘It’s my way of life’: Fatima explained to Ant and Dec that she is always positive and motivated in whatever she does
Yesterday all four camp mates took the time to reflect on their experience in the jungle and it seemed that none of them were disappointed with the outcome.
‘Jungle life has been the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had,’ stated Fatima.
‘I have a hard exterior but underneath I’m a softie. In the beginning everyone is tense you put up walls to protect yourself.
‘The trials have been the best thing for me and failure wasn’t an option.
‘I’ve got to know myself better; it’s brought me back to Fatima the person, being back in the jungle, I’ve got to quite like myself again. I can’t believe this has happened to me,’ she added.
The Only Way Is Essex star Mark seemed to agree and revealed he’s made some true friends.
‘Dougie will be a friend for life but when I first met Antony I didn’t know if I’d get on with him as much as I did,’ he said.
‘When Emily came into the camp I thought she’s hot, she’s a true fighter, if I get out and we gel then who knows what might happen.’
Obvious award: Mark won his prize for having the Best Body
He then went on to say how much he’d missed his family whilst being in the jungle but was glad that he did it.
‘It makes me emotional thinking about it because it has been the most wonderful experience.
‘I’m proud and honoured every day that goes by I’ve won, every vote that’s been given me, I’ve won.’
Dougie admitted that he wasn’t sure he’d made the right decision by going on the show, but added he couldn’t have been more wrong.
‘I was super nervous and I thought, “what am I doing?” I have nothing in common with these people,” and I didn’t expect to get on with many of the others.
‘I’ve met people that I’ll be friends with for a long time. I thought I wouldn’t get on with Mark but it’s awesome hanging out with him.Â
Smelly winner: Dougie won the award for being the Most Grubbiest camp mate
‘The experience has been amazing, wicked, everything about the jungle is amazing. Anyone who gets the chance, should do it, it’s the coolest thing ever.’
Antony seemed to feel the same way as Dougie when he first entered the jungle.
‘I didn’t want to do this,’ he said. ‘I thought I’d be the worst. The terror I went through when I went up in the helicopter, I thought it would be the worst hour of my life.
‘Turns out it was the best decision I’ve ever made, I can’t believe I’ve lasted.
‘I’ve loved the highs and the lows, one simple phrase sums it up – no regrets.’
The group then enjoyed the traditional ceremony of the jungle awards but not without some more drama.
Biggest Drama Queen: Antony wasn’t overly pleased with his jungle award
The awards were for the following categories; bravest, most cowardly, grubbiest, bossiest, funniest, laziest, hardest working, biggest drama queen, best body, least tactful, most laid back, most attractive and grumpiest camp mate.
The four of them had to discuss and agree which celebrity would be most suited to each award but this caused some friction.
Tension broke out between Fatima and the boys after it was revealed that they could only allocate a maximum of three awards to each celebrity.
Fatima tried to allocate herself for the bravest award, but this prompted Mark to say: ‘You can’t choose your own award.’
She then got upset when Mark suggested the award should be given to Dougie comparing his bravery of picking up snakes to Fatima having a cockroach up her nose.
‘It is only for a laugh, it is not for a proper competition,’ Mark said.
And when the guys talked to Fatima about giving her the bossy award she declared: ‘It is not bossy, it is mumsy.’
‘I deserve this’: Fatima posed proudly with her award for being the Most Hard Working camp mate
The awards were eventually agreed and presented and received on behalf of Fatima for her fellow ex camp mates.
Most Cowardly went to eighties pop star Sinitta for her endless phobias and not even attempting the Bed Bugs challenge while Most Brave went to actress, Lorraine Chase.
The Grubbiest camp mate award was given to Dougie for his smelly body odour while the Grumpiest award went to Willie Carson who was voted out of the jungle last night.
Stefanie Powers received the award for Bossiest camp mate award but the group did have a debate about whether it should go to Lorraine or Fatima but Mark stated that Fatima had only been bossy in ‘the last couple of days.’
Mark of course won the award for the Best Body while Emily won hers for being the Mos Laid back of the group.
The Least Tactful camp mate was Pat Sharpe while Crissy was named as the Funniest person and the Laziest.
Letting it all out: Fatima was crying as her letter from her son Ryan was read out
Jessica-Jane Clement won the Most Attractive award and Antony was named as the Biggest Drama Queen.
‘I am completely offended to receive this award but yes I have my moments,’ he said.
Last but not least, Fatima was handed the award for being the Most Hard Working.
‘I am saying nothing,’ she said, looking immensely proud like the award should be hers.
‘You should just accept them all! Antony snapped.
‘But it is true I have been hard working,’ she replied.
‘I am allowed my opinion, don’t let me feel guilty because I believe I was the hardest worker.’
After the awards Antony continued bitching about her and said to Mark and Dougie that she wanted to receive most of the good awards.
Main speaker: Mark read out Antony’s letter from his family
‘She wanted bravest, best body, hardest working – what she should have got is least tactful – and bossiest, we didn’t even get an opportunity to look at those.’
Another annual tradition in the camp is for the camp mates to receive letters from home.
This was an emotional moment for all of the group as they listened to each otehr’s messages.
Mark read out Antony’s letter from his family and it bought a tear to his eye.
‘You’ve been so brave over the last weeks, we can’t believe the things you’ve achieved,’ they wrote.
‘The night before you left we were all convinced you wouldn’t be able to get on the plane to Australia never mind jump out of a helicopter. Seeing you hanging off the edge of it was extraordinary.
‘You’ve taken to camping life surprisingly well, and embraced everything about it.
‘Boyfriend, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend you mean the world to all of us and you’ve shown everybody why we love you so much. Funny, caring, passionate and a wiz in the kitchen, we know to avoid you whilst you’re cooking, others clearly don’t!
‘So proud’: Antony’s family wrote him a heartfelt letter encouraging him to win
‘Keep Up the good work and we’ll see you at the end of the bridge. We love you lots and we’re all bursting with pride.
When Mark had finished reading it, Antony said: “’The letter from my family and all the others got me emotional. It makes you realise how much you’ve missed home.’
Next up to hear from his family was Mark, who had admitted on several occasions just how much he missed them.
‘We are so proud of you and everyone is missing you and sending their love and kisses,’ they wrote.
 ‘You have done everything that we hoped you would; you are a true gentleman and a courageous and fun-loving boy.
‘We are all willing you to win but you are already a winner in our eyes. Everyone is voting for you at home and so many are saying that you have surprised them and that they feel they are seeing the real Mark.
 ‘We miss you and love. TEAM MARK! TEAM MARK!’
Missing his family: Mark began to cry when his letter from his family was read out to him
Wiping away his tears, Mark said: ‘Every day I’ve been waiting to hear from my family. I speak to my mum and dad about ten times a day so to receive a letter saying how they are feeling about me couldn’t be more emotional and meant the world. I’ll save that letter to the day I die.’
It was Fatima’s turn next as she listened to a letter that had been written by her son, Ryan.
‘We are extremely proud of you and have enjoyed every moment of watching you from outside the jungle,’ he wrote.
‘When you get voted out we will welcome you happily with open arms! Everyone is missing you greatly including Bertie the dog! I cannot express how proud I am of you as well as how much of a good impression you have made.
‘Make sure you enjoy this experience as much as you can in these last stages, because it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity!
‘We all love you very much and all look forward to seeing you when you come out of the jungle! LOTS AND LOTS OF LOVE, RYAN AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS. (P.S thanks for keeping the cockroach!)
Getting emotional: The McFly star got quite upset as his letter from his band mate and girlfriend was read out
McFly star Dougie was the last one to hear his letter – which had been written in two segments by his band mate, Tom Fletcher, and his girlfriend.
‘To our Mowgli, Dude, Tom here. I think it’s fair to say that this year has not been the easiest year of your life, but I think it shall certainly go down in history as your most triumphant.
‘It’s been awesome watching you in the jungle and whether you win this thing or not is irrelevant, you’ve got three band mates out here who are insanely proud of you.
‘I think this has been the longest period of time that we’ve not seen you in the eight years that we’ve been McFLY.
‘Without you we’re like megazord without a leg…Torvill without Dean…the ninja turtles without Donatello…Han Solo without Chewbacca!
A bit competitive: Fatima plays the Tower Of Treats game
‘Let’s get you back home, write a killer album and get back on tour. See you on the bridge for an awkward hug!’
His partner, Lara, then wrote: ‘Oi oi Captain, Tom says I have to say something cringy now to see if I can make you cry.
‘So, meeting you has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. You truly are the most special person I know and I’m hook line and sinker in love with you.
‘However, if you dump me for your new man friend Mark I will slap you round the face with a wet fish. You have been warned.
Love your fellow finger clicker. X Lots of love, Tom, Gi and Lara.
Dougie seemed really chuffed with his letter and said afterwards: ‘That letter beats any present and I will keep that letter for the rest of my life.’
Giving it a go: Dougie managed to take some blocks and win goodies for the group
The group seemed to be on a high after receiving their letters and handing out the awards, but it didn’t end there.
The four of them took part in a game called Tower for Treats where they could win a variety of goodies to enjoy.
The object of the game was to lift blocks with treat words written on them from the tower and place them successfully in front of them without the tower collapsing.
Antony cleverly suggested: ‘Come on Dougie, let’s work out a strategy, first one should be herbs.’
The group played the game with great patience and by the end had successfully won nine treats for themselves including teabags, pepper, chips, bread, butter, cheese, milk, ice-cream and herbs.
The end of the game: Mark attempted to take another block but the tower fell over
But even a bundle of treats couldn’t tempt Antony and Fatima to end their frosty relationship.
Whilst the group were preparing their lunch, the former athlete decided to poke fun at the Coronation Street star.
‘We’ve made a good couple you and I,’ she said. ‘You with a knife and me with my spear, a duel at dawn, can you imagine that?’
But Antony couldn’t let a day go by where he doesn’t have a moan about Fatima, and as she began bossing Mark and Dougie about Antony told them that they should stick up for themselves.
‘People are trying to take control of the camp as a ploy to get to the final,’ Mark said.
‘She’s cutting us down all the time and making us feel bad.’
Dougie agreed, saying: ‘Antony and Fatima have different ways of running the camp; it’s like a time bomb waiting to explode.’
‘Ignore it, just say no,’ Antony told them both. ‘Leave her to it and she’ll orchestrate her own downfall.’
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I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here 2011: Mark and Dougie to fight it out for the crown as Fatima and Antony are sent packing in semi-final