I’m A Celebrity 2026 line-up: All 12 stars reportedly heading to the jungle, from Joanna Page to Wayne Rooney
The start date has also been confirmed!I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has reportedly locked in its full 2026 line-up, and it’s a mix of football royalty, sitcom favourites and internet stars.
According to The Sun, 12 famous faces are preparing to swap their home comforts for the Australian jungle, with Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page and Leigh Francis among them.
ITV has not yet confirmed the campmates. In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Any names suggested for I’m A Celebrity are just speculation.”
But if the reports are right – and generally by this stage most of the rumoured signings are pretty accurate – Ant and Dec have got their work cut out. Here’s everyone said to be heading Down Under…
Who’s in the I’m A Celebrity 2026 cast?
Wayne Rooney following in Coleen’s footsteps?
Wayne Rooney’s name first cropped up in relation to the show back in September, and now he is reported to be on his way.
The former Manchester United and England star would be following in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who finished runner-up in 2024.
The 41-year-old is reportedly hoping to make his sons proud, and is just as competitive as you’d expect.
A source told The Sun: “Coleen proved to be hugely popular when she took part two years ago and bosses think Wayne is going to match her success.”
Joanna Page swapping Barry for the bush?
Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page played Stacey Shipman in the hit BBC sitcom for 17 years, most recently in the 2024 Christmas Day finale.
An insider claimed the 49-year-old “can’t wait to take part” and wants to make her four children proud.
Ade Adepitan set to make I’m A Celeb history?
Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan would make history as the show’s first campmate to use a wheelchair.
Show bosses are allegedly working on changes to make the camp accessible for the 53-year-old, who rose to fame with Team GB’s wheelchair basketball team.
“They think his infectious larger-than-life personality would make him a perfect campmate for the new series,” a source told the tabloid.
Ricky Wilson finally says yes?
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has apparently been on I’m A Celeb’s wish list for years, but has always “politely declined”.
Now the 48-year-old, who was a coach on The Voice UK from 2014 to 2016, is apparently finally given in.
AJ Odudu “keen as mustard”
Big Brother host AJ Odudu is reportedly “keen as mustard” for a spot in camp.
The 38-year-old has presented Big Brother alongside Will Best since its 2023 reboot. Will is currently battling it out on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Claire Sweeney heads from Weatherfield to the jungle?
Claire Sweeney recently wrapped up her three-year stint as Cassie Plummer on Coronation Street, with her final scenes airing in August – and fans still unsure if she’s alive or dead.
She of course played Tyrone Dobbs’ mother, and Tyrone actor Alan Halsall went into the jungle in 2024. Soap fans will also remember the 55-year-old as Lindsey Corkhill in Brookside, and her turn on Dancing On Ice in 2024.
Leigh Francis: Ant and Dec’s dream signing
Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis is reportedly set to join the line-up.
Ant and Dec have said on their podcast that they’d love to watch him do a trial. The 53-year-old held talks with the show two years ago, so it’s been a long time coming.
Mariella Frostrup bringing the gravitas?
Broadcaster and journalist Mariella Frostrup, who has presented on both TV and radio, would be one of the more unexpected names in camp.
A TV insider called the 63-year-old “a really prestige signing”, adding that she “isn’t the sort of character you necessarily expect to see heading into camp”.
Chloe Burrows knows her way around a reality show
Love Island star Chloe Burrows was runner-up on the ITV2 dating show in 2021 and now co-hosts the Kiss Breakfast show.
The 30-year-old is reportedly keen to head to Australia, but fans will be hoping she lasts longer than she did on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which she quit in episode two.
Leomie Anderson going from catwalk to camp?
Model Leomie Anderson has reality experience, having appeared on Netflix’s Celebrity Bear Hunt with Bear Grylls.
She was the first star out of that show, so the 33-year-old will have something to prove.
Sharky making the jump from YouTube to ITV?
Beta Squad’s Sharky, real name Sharmarke Mohamud, first came up in relation to the show in September and is now reportedly on board.
The Sun claims bosses see him as a way to draw in younger viewers. It worked last year, when gaming YouTuber Angry Ginge was crowned King of the Jungle.
Jack Skipper: from carpet fitter to campmate?
Stand-up Jack Skipper, who used to work as a carpet fitter, has found fame online with his observational comedy.
He has toured with Russell Kane and appeared on ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show.
Who’s missing from the I’m A Celebrity 2026 line-up?
Several stars previously linked to this year’s series don’t feature in The Sun’s list.
They include Jesy Nelson, who was reportedly in “advanced talks”, Olympic ice skating champion Christopher Dean and former Strictly pro Nadia Bychkova.
Mis-Teeq’s Su-Elise Nash and cricket star Ben Stokes, who recently retired, are also absent.
Could there be a late arrival or two?
When does I’m A Celebrity 2026 start?
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! return to ITV1 and ITVX on Monday, November 16, with Ant and Dec back as hosts.
ITV usually confirms the full I’m A Celeb cast in the days before launch.
TV Guide has contacted ITV for comment.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX & STV Player.
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