I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones breaks down as he's reunited with family (2025)

I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones broke down in tears after his surprise reunion with wife Georgia Horsley and son Cooper during Friday's show.

The McFly star, 38, who wed the stunner in 2014, dropped to his knees to hug the six-year-old and as the pair sobbed together the singer asked:'Are you crying happy tears as well?'.

Emotional Danny desired his family's surprise camp appearance as the 'best surprise i've had in my life' before Cooper quipped:Luckily you haven't been voted out yet!'.

He also took the opportunity to wish his wife a happy birthday, ecstatic that he could spend time with her on her special day.

The birthday girl turned to their son, gushing:'[Daddy is] doing a smashing job isn't he, sweetheart? We're very proud. We've been watching non-stop haven't we?'.

With Cooper in his arms Danny said: 'Honestly this place is an amazing place, even though it's been challenging. It just makes you realise how much you love people and you put stuff into perspective.'

The singer's son then struggled to let his dad return to camp as he threw his arms around him and said:I don't wanna let go!'

It comes after Georgia revealed the heartbreaking reason Danny had grown so close with his fellow I'm A Celebrity camp mate Barry McGuigan.

The singer and the former boxer, 63, have formed an incredible bond throughout their time in the jungle, so much so that the pair plan to remain close after the show finishes.

And on Lorraineon Friday, the musician's wifeGeorgia Horsley revealed the real reason the pair have made such a strong connection.

The model explained that Danny has found a father figure in Barry because it's something he lacked growing up.

She told host Christine Lampard: 'He gravitates to father figures, to older men, because he didn't have that growing up.'

And their friendship has grown so strong, he has even invited the ex-athlete over for Christmas.

Georgia revealed that Barry might well be popping over to enjoy some turkey at the Jones's home over the festive period, telling Christine: 'Barry Mcguigan is coming for Christmas apparently, so there's that booked in.'

Danny has previously opened up about his difficult upbringing after becoming estranged from his father Alan for 18 years.

But it seems the popstar has found a surrogate father in camp mate Barry and last week referred to him as 'dad'.

I'm A Celebrity fans were left 'in tears' after Danny made an emotional confession to Barry.

Last week the celebrity campmates individually gave heartwarming speeches, and once the McFly star made his speech there was not a dry eye in the house.

Joining his campmates by the campfire seating area, Danny confessed: 'Just like I was scared to do this speech, I was scared to do this show.

'I was exposed, and I couldn't you know hide behind my guitar, and it's been the most uplifting empowering experience I've ever had.'

He sweetly gestured to Barry, 63, with: 'And I've also found a dad. I love you all.'

Barry looked emotional as the pair shared a sweet hug and later in the bush telegraph he confided: 'It's lovely that he feels that I am a fatherly figure.'

The Irish promoter and former professional boxer added: 'He's such a great kid, I hope I will be friends with him for the rest of my life.'

The musician's father walked out on the family when he was younger, and nearly two decades on the singer still hasn't forgiven him or visited him in Spain, where he now lives.

Danny admitted he used to 'idolise' Alan while he was growing up but that all changed when he split from his mum Kathy - just as his band had hit the big time.

The star was 19 years old when his dad left and Danny has revealed he went to therapy after experiencing anxiety following his father's sudden decision to leave.

He explained: 'I had a massive bout of anxiety when I was 19 when my dad left. I feel sorry for any kid out there whose mum and dad have split up.

'It's their responsibility, they chose to have the kids, so they've got to be adult about it and stay in touch.

'It's hard for a kid because you crave that and you miss it but I feel like I've become way more of a man than I'd ever be before because I've learned a lot from it, I've achieved so much and it's made me hungrier and not scared of stuff, I've become stronger.'

The guitarist admitted he still feels 'angry' every Father's Day and no longer has a relationship with him.

He explained: 'When I've seen my mum in so much pain, it was hard. I wish I knew what I knew now, to have a chat with him at the time. But I was a peacemaker, an absolute peacemaker.

'I was scared of emotion, I was scared of talking real talk because I wanted everything to be perfect, if they argued I was like 'no, be quiet'

'What I try and teach my son now is that emotions are okay, show me your emotions I want to feel it, because that is the best way of solving anything.'

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! airs nightly on ITV1 ay 9pm and is available to stream on ITVX.