England cricket hero Andrew 'Freddie ' Flintoff was left 'shocked ' after being crowned King of the Jungle in Australia 's I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here . The 37-year-old former all-rounder beat AFL legend Barry Hall to win the grand final on Sunday after enduring a rollercoaster ride in the South African jungle . Earlier he had told host Chris Brown : 'As an Englishmen winning something in Australia , it 's unheard of . Scroll down for video . Freddie Flintoff was crowned King Of The Jungle on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here grand final on Sunday . The 37-year-old cricketer could n't believe he had won after ingratiated himself to Australian viewers . 'That walk from the trial gate to here was one of longest walks of my life . I do n't like insects , snakes , the dark… ' Reflecting on his experience in the camp he said : ' I 've just tried to take everything out of it , no point moping around . I love meeting new people it 's been nice . 'Friendships get accelerated in the camp , so I dropped my guard and spoke about things . It came down to the English cricketer and AFL legend Barry Hall ( R ) who became good friends in the end . ' I 've spoken about my depression in the UK before , it 's not something I 'm ashamed of , it 's something I do . I spent a lot of time hating myself . ' Earlier in the program Flintoff , was unknowingly led to his wife and mother of this three children Rachael in an emotional reunion . Gasping as he realised it was her , the two embraced as she ran to kiss him cupping his face . Flintoff was announced as winner as show hosts Julia Morris and Chris Brown fussed over him . 'It was a bit embarrassing , ' he later said . ' I must have stunk . ' 'He stunk , ' she later agreed , adding : 'But he 's smelt worst before . It was so lovely to see him . ' England 's Ashes hero , who 's time in the jungle saw him fall from a helicopter , lock horns with Barry and bond with ten Australian strangers , was seen enjoying the final supper with funnywoman Chrissie Swan and Barry before the debut Australian series wrapped up . AFL star Barry said everyone was a winner on the show for toughing it out in the jungle . AFL legend Barry , known for his insane tidiness , said : 'Let 's have a toast to the finalist of I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here everyone 's a winner in my book . 'The hardest thing was dealing with myself . ' Opening up about his private life he added : ' I know because I 've got a deep voice and I stare at people intensely , they can take me wrong . People think Barry Hall , footballer , aggressive , physical . But I 'm caring , I 'm a very simple person . ' The affable cricketer willingly took on challenges without complaining and talked openly during the show . Barry , who split with his wife Sophie just prior to signing on for the show also admitted that he is n't proud of his newly single status . 'Me and my wife wanted to have a break up , I do n't want to be single at this age , but now I have a clearer picture of what I want to do . ' I lay in bed and thought I can now be happy with very little , with very basic stuff around me . I 've learned to appreciate food , and loved ones . ' I 've really missed my loved ones , I 've never missed anyone before . I 've learned tolerance . I went though a dark time and came out the other side . ' Flintoff admitted being embarrassed by an emotional reunion with wife Rachael on the show .
Andrew Flintoff won Australia 's first I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here . Former England cricket star beat AFL legend Barry Hall in the final . Ashes ace opened up about his depression before being crowned King of the Jungle .