<text>  England cricket hero Andrew Freddie Flintoff was left shocked after being crowned King of the Jungle in Australias Im 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, its unheard of. Scroll down for video . Freddie Flintoff was crowned King Of The Jungle on Im A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here grand final on Sunday . The 37-year-old cricketer couldnt 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 dont like insects, snakes, the dark... Reflecting on his experience in the camp he said: Ive just tried to take everything out of it, no point moping around. I love meeting new people its 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 . Ive spoken about my depression in the UK before, its not something Im ashamed of, its 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 hes smelt worst before. It was so lovely to see him. Englands Ashes hero, whos 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: Lets have a toast to the finalist of Im a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here everyones a winner in my book. The hardest thing was dealing with myself. Opening up about his private life he added: I know because Ive got a deep voice and I stare at people intensely, they can take me wrong. People think Barry Hall, footballer, aggressive, physical. But Im caring, Im 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 isnt proud of his newly single status. Me and my wife wanted to have a break up, I dont 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. Ive learned to appreciate food, and loved ones. Ive really missed my loved ones, Ive never missed anyone before. Ive 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 . 