I'm A Celebrity: Harry Redknapp and Gemma Collins 'lined up' for ITV's All Stars series

Natasha Rigler | 11:09am Mon 21 Jul

I’m A Celebrity bosses are close to signing Harry Redknapp for its next All Stars series, according to reports.

Retired football manager Harry, 78, is said to be “on the brink” of agreeing to take part in the spin-off.

It has also been claimed ITV bosses have approached Gemma Collins for its I’m A Celebrity… South Africa All Stars series.

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Harry Redknapp won I’m A Celebrity in 2018 [Credit: YouTube/ ITV]

Gemma, 44, infamously lasted just three days in the jungle as a campmate in 2014 before quitting.

But an insider said ITV has “not been put off” by Gemma’s early exit, as she “provides enormous entertainment value”.

The source also told The Sun that bagging Harry – who became the show’s oldest winner aged 71 in 2018 – would be “a real coup”.

“Harry is TV gold and was first on the list of wannabe celebrity contestants,” the source added.

Harry’s spokesperson told the publication: “This is speculation.”

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Gemma Collins has ‘been approached’ for I’m A Celebrity…South Africa [Credit: YouTube/ ITV]

When is I’m A Celebrity’s All Stars on?

I’m A Celebrity…South Africa, aka I’m A Celeb All Stars, is due to be filmed this autumn.

Unlike I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, the All Stars show is pre-recorded. It will then air on ITV in early 2026.

The format means the winner is not chosen by a public vote. The campmates, who are all former I’m A Celebrity contestants, instead go head to head in a series of challenges. The losers gradually get eliminated throughout the series.

The show was last on air in 2023 and the final two campmates were give a ‘survival’ challenge, which was watched by all their ex campmates.

Just like I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, which is filmed in Australia, the South Africa version is presented by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

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I’m A Celebrity…South Africa will air in 2026 [Credit: YouTube/ ITV]

Who won the last South Africa series?

Fifteen former campmates flew to South Africa in 2023 for the first ever All Stars series.

They were: Carol Vorderman, Paul Burrell, Andy Whyment, Amir Khan and Fatima Whitbread. Gillian McKeith, Shaun Ryder, Janice Dickinson, Dean Gaffney and Joe Swash also tried their luck again. Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo, Jordan Banjo, Phil Tufnell, Myleene Klass and Helen Flanagan completed the line-up.

Myleene, 47, and Jordan, 32, were the last two standing and their final ‘survival’ challenge was an eating trial. The pair were forced to chow down on seven stomach-churning dishes, including sow teats, fermented eggs and impala eyes.

By the end, both celebs were looking very green. Myleene had even run and vomited in a bush during the trial. But she still triumphed and was announced the I’m A Celebrity…South Africa ‘Legend’.

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Ant and Dec present both I’m A Celebrity and its South Africa spin-off [Credit: Youtube/ ITV]

Will I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! be on in 2025?

The standard series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! will still air this year. A brand new batch of stars will be flying to Australia in November to take part in the show.

Any names of potential campmates are currently being kept tightly under wraps. ITV won’t confirmed the official line-up until just before the series kicks off.

There has, however, been unconfirmed rumours that footballer Jack Grealish and Jools Oliver – wife of TV chef Jamie Oliver – have been approached.

Last year, McFly star Danny Jones was crowned King Of The Jungle. But the celebrity who received the biggest pay cheque was fellow finalist Coleen Rooney. The mum-of-four, who is married to retired footballer Wayne, reportedly netted £1.5million for her stint.

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I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! airs in November 2025. I’m A Celebrity…South Africa will air in 2026. Both previous series are available to stream on ITVX.