Ten famous faces have entered the Australian jungle for this year's edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, ready to face gruelling Bush Tucker trials over the next three weeks in their quest to win over viewers and be crowned king or queen of the jungle.
The Millionaire Line-Up
This year's contestants represent an impressive collection of wealth, with every single campmate already being a millionaire before even setting foot in the jungle. The show, presented by Ant and Dec, has become known for providing career-defining moments that can lead to multi-million pound commercial deals for its winners.
Leading the financial pack is Jack Osbourne, son of the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, with an estimated net worth of £11.5 million. Close behind is former model and presenter Kelly Brook, sitting on a fortune of approximately £10 million.
Surprising Financial Disparities
Despite their decades-long successful careers, some veteran stars revealed surprisingly lower net worths compared to their newer counterparts. Ruby Wax and Martin Kemp, both entertainment industry stalwarts, have accumulated less wealth than viewers might expect given their lengthy careers.
The financial revelations come after leaks about the contestants' I'm A Celebrity payday checks recently surfaced, adding another layer of intrigue to this year's competition.
Breaking Down the Fortunes
Jack Osbourne (£11.4 million): The 40-year-old TV personality, who has lived most of his life in the US, is reportedly banking £200,000 from his jungle stint. He earned at least £5 million from appearing on his family's reality show The Osbournes. Jack became emotional during Monday's episode when discussing the recent passing of his father Ozzy, who left behind an estimated £163 million fortune.
Kelly Brook (£10 million): The 45-year-old model, actress and presenter has built her fortune through various entertainment ventures. Despite her millions, one of her active businesses, KAP Media Ltd, shows £499,782 in reserves. She's reportedly receiving £80,000 for her jungle appearance and currently co-hosts Heart FM radio.
Shona McGarty (£5.5 million): Best known for playing Whitney Dean on EastEnders for nearly two decades, the soap star is considered a high contender to win and is believed to be earning £95,000 for her participation.
Ruby Wax (£5 million): The 72-year-old American-born comedian and presenter, famous for ITV's Girls On Top and her BBC interview series, is reported to be earning £95,000 for her jungle adventure.
Lisa Riley (£4 million): The former Emmerdale actress, who recently returned to the soap as Mandy Dingle, has built her wealth through acting and regular appearances on Loose Women. She's set to receive £95,000 for her jungle stint.
Aitch (£3.5 million): The BRIT-winning rapper, who boasts 20 top ten singles in the UK, is estimated to pocket £250,000 from the show - more than any other campmate. His three main companies are worth a collective £4.47 million.
Martin Kemp (£3.2 million): Despite his successful career spanning decades as a Spandau Ballet star and EastEnders actor, Kemp's net worth stands at £3.2 million. He's reportedly being paid £95,000, significantly less than his son Roman earned from brand deals after his 2019 jungle appearance.
Alex Scott MBE (£2 million): The former Lioness and football pundit has built an impressive £2 million fortune through her sports career, television work and Strictly Come Dancing appearance. She's thought to be taking home £100,000 from the jungle.
Eddie Kadi (£1.2 million): The comedian, who made history as the first black British solo comedian to sell out London's IndigO2, is expected to earn £75,000 from his jungle participation.
AngryGinge (£1 million): The 23-year-old YouTube and Twitch sensation, real name Morgan, has built his fortune through social media, earning between £804,000 and £1.1 million in the past year alone. He's set to receive £100,000 for appearing on I'm A Celebrity.
Career Transformation Opportunities
For social media sensation AngryGinge, the show represents a significant opportunity to progress his career further up the ranks. His appearance is already drawing in a whole new audience to the ITV programme.
The substantial fees being paid to contestants reflect the show's continued popularity and its potential to transform careers, with previous winners securing lucrative commercial deals worth millions following their jungle victory.
As the celebrities face their first Bush Tucker trials and camp life challenges, viewers will be watching not just for entertainment, but to see how these already wealthy stars handle adversity in pursuit of the jungle crown.
