COMEDY star Joel Dommett has won more than £11,000 for a charity which supports people in Bournemouth affected by brain tumours.

The star took part in a Catchphrase celebrity special alongside his fellow former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here campmates Dean Gaffney and Rosemary Shrager. Joel came runner up on the jungle show in 2016.

His unique humour and quick wit sparkled again as he won £11,200 for charity Brain Tumour Support, a charity that runs a support group in Bournemouth.

Joel said: “I can’t believe how much money I won! Turns out – I’m good at Catchphrase! I was so happy to win it for such a wonderful charity that is close to my, and my family’s, heart.

"The charity’s support groups and specialist counselling are a lifeline to so many patients and families and I know these funds will make a big difference to these peoples’ lives. I’m really proud to be able to support the charity.”

It is estimated that there are 100,000 people in the UK living with a brain tumour, and on average Brain Tumour Support receives over 20 new referrals a week for their services.

Tina Mitchell Skinner, founder and chief executive of Brain Tumour Support said: “We were over the moon when we heard that Joel had chosen Brain Tumour Support. He has such a big heart and always wants to make a difference. Winning this amount of money for us will allow us to do so much.

"The impact of brain tumours desperately needs more awareness and more money allocated to support the growing number of people living and dying with a brain tumour every day. If you need support, or can help us in any way to achieve this, please contact us on info@braintumoursupport.co.uk.”

Brain Tumour Support runs a Support Group at The Grove Hotel, in Grove Road, Bournemouth normally on the first Tuesday of the month, at 1.30pm. For more information, visit braintumoursupport.co.uk/dorset.html, call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk