As we look back on the series that cemented the show's status as a national institution, here is why Season 12 still stands tall as a jungle classic.

If you’re watching a compressed stereo rip from 2012, you’re missing half the atmosphere. Here’s why the version is the definitive way to watch Season 12:

The Region 2 DVD release of Season 12 actually included a hidden AC3 track on select discs. Check the back of the box for the Dolby logo.

While Charlie took the crown, Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts stole the hearts of the nation. Before Season 12, Roberts was largely known in the UK as "the other one" from the famous girl group. By the time the series concluded, she had launched a legitimate solo career in Britain.

No retrospective of Season 12 is complete without mentioning the sheer chaos of the lineup. The producers took a gamble on 80s pop icon Limahl, a man who looked visibly terrified the moment he stepped off the helicopter. While he became the second celebrity to leave, his short time in camp provided viral meme material that persists to this day.