Lucy Diakovska, the 48-year-old German-Bulgarian singer, won the 17th season of ‘I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here!’ on February 4, 2024, taking home a 100,000 euro prize. Following her victory, she gained significant media attention, expanding her Instagram following and appearing on various shows. Diakovska also plans a 25th anniversary tour with her band No Angels in 2025, as excitement builds for the upcoming 18th season of the reality show starting January 24, 2025.
Lucy Diakovska’s Triumph on ‘I’m a Celebrity’
On February 9, 2025, the next champion of ‘I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here!’ will be announced, following the impressive victory of Lucy Diakovska. On February 4, 2024, the 48-year-old German-Bulgarian singer emerged as the winner of the show’s 17th season. Since then, she has graced various television programs and is gearing up for a significant anniversary celebration.
A Resounding Victory
Lucy Diakovska, famous for her role in the girl group No Angels, not only claimed the coveted floral jungle crown and wooden scepter but also walked away with a remarkable prize of 100,000 euros. The jungle camp season ran from January 19 to February 4, 2024, and during the grand finale, Diakovska showcased her popularity by winning decisively. In the first voting round, she garnered 50.21 percent of the votes, leading Leyla Lahouar, who secured 25.82 percent, and Twenty4Tim with 23.97 percent. In the final showdown, Diakovska triumphed with 64.49 percent against Lahouar’s 35.51 percent.
The media buzz surrounding her victory was expected, as Diakovska has experience in the spotlight from her time with No Angels. In an interview with RTL after her jungle experience, she expressed pride in her newfound individual recognition. “This is something completely different. I owe this to myself, my perseverance, my courage, my strength, my joy, and of course all the viewers,” she stated. Before her jungle adventure, Diakovska had around 55,000 Instagram followers, but her following has since soared to approximately 139,000. In 2024, she even made Google’s list of the trendiest television personalities.
Following her success, Diakovska continued to shine on television. She made appearances on shows like ‘Beatrice Egli Show’ and ‘ZDF Fernsehgarten,’ discussing her journey as a pop star. Additionally, she took to the stage for several weeks during the summer, portraying bride Wanda in the karaoke comedy ‘Tussipark’ in Dresden. Her television credits also include winning ‘Das große GEO Quiz’ alongside Ross Antony, and in the fall, she participated in ‘Sing meinen Schlager’ on VOX, where she gave a fresh interpretation of a song by Marianne Rosenberg. Diakovska also maintained her connection to the jungle camp universe by attending the ‘Hour After’ of the summer jungle camp all-stars season and competing in early 2025 in the RTL show ‘Eltons 12’ against fellow jungle stars.
After her jungle camp success, Diakovska outlined her plans for the upcoming year. She and her band No Angels, established in 2000, are set to embark on a tour to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary. The tour, titled ‘Still In Love With You – Summer 2025,’ will feature stops in various locations, including the cultural tent in Wolfhagen, Hesse, on June 7, 2025, the Rainbow Festival in Cologne on June 28, and the Piazza Open Air in Regensburg on July 23. Fans are even speculating about a new album release, fueled by a promising video shared by No Angels on Instagram in August.
As excitement builds, the 18th season of ‘I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here!’ is set to kick off on January 24, 2025, during prime time on RTL (also available via RTL+). This upcoming season will feature a total of 17 live shows, culminating in the grand finale scheduled for February 9, 2025.