The secretive pay packets for the stars of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! have reportedly been spilled, revealing a staggering pay gap between the highest and lowest earners just days before the new series launches on ITV.
From Jungle Fears to Big Bucks
With the gruelling reality show set to return to our screens on Sunday, 16 November, the financial incentives for facing Bushtucker Trials have come to light. According to a TV insider speaking to The Sun, the celebrities are not being paid equally, with one unexpected star banking more than double the lowest-paid campmate.
The leaked figures suggest that while all participants are taking home thousands, the amounts vary dramatically based on their perceived star power and ability to attract specific audiences for ITV.
The Salary Rundown: From Lowest to Highest
At the bottom of the pay scale is comedian and radio host Eddie Kadi. Despite being the first Black British comedian to headline the O2 Arena and a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, he is reportedly receiving £75,000. The insider suggested his profile is set to 'shoot up' from his jungle stint.
Just above him is Kelly Brook, the Loose Women panellist who previously vowed never to do the show. She has had a change of heart, entering the jungle for a reported £80,000. She recently explained her decision was about conquering fear and entering her 'don't give a damn era.'
Three well-known faces are said to be earning an identical fee of £95,000 each. They are Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp (earning over double what his son Roman was paid in 2019), chat show legend Ruby Wax (a fan favourite due to her previous survival show experience), and Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who is considered the 'perfect celebrity' for the ITV show.
Completing this mid-tier group is Shona McGarty, the EastEnders actress, also on a £95,000 contract. The source indicated that these four are 'showbiz favourites' but lack the youth appeal that commands the very top fees.
Breaking into six figures are football influencer Angry Ginge (Morgan Burthwhistle) and former Lioness Alex Scott, both reportedly on £100,000. Angry Ginge's millions of social media followers make him valuable for attracting younger viewers. Alex Scott's 'massive name' and the potential for her to discuss her relationship with singer Jess Glynne contributed to her 'impressive amount.'
The Top Earners
In a surprising leap, Jack Osbourne is said to be securing a hefty £200,000. The son of the late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne joined the show just months after his father's death, with producers hoping audiences will tune in to hear how his family is coping.
However, the top earner for the 2025 series is reportedly 25-year-old rapper Aitch, who is banking a whopping £250,000. With 2.2 million Instagram followers, his casting is a clear move by ITV to pull in a younger demographic, justifying the largest paycheck of the jungle cohort.
The leaked salaries highlight the commercial strategy behind reality TV casting, where social media clout and potential for headline-grabbing revelations can be just as valuable as traditional fame.
