Several former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! stars have announced they are returning to Australia ahead of the ITV show's 2026 series, which begins on Monday, November 16, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning as hosts.
The new series will see a fresh line-up of celebrities trade luxury for camp life in the Australian outback. Among those taking part are Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, former Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, and Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page.
New Campmates and Spin-Off Return
They will be joined by Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan, supermodel Leomie Anderson, YouTuber Sharky, TV presenter AJ Odudu, comedian Jack Skipper, Love Islander Chloe Burrows, and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup.
ITV bosses have promised a spectacular opening show with twists and surprises. According to ITV: "As always, the route to enter camp will not be easy, and the celebrities will not make that journey as one group. What might the consequences of this be?"
Former Winners Head Back Down Under
Some previous contestants have confirmed they will return to Australia for the spin-off show Unpacked, which airs on ITV2 with hosts Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.
Vicky Pattison, who won the show 11 years ago, announced on Instagram: "11 years after winning @imacelebrity I'm heading back to the jungle lads!!! I'll be joining the amazing @samthompsonuk and @kemirodgers as a guest for I'm A Celeb Unpacked.. and of course I'll be supporting my girl @chloeburrows!!!! Eeekkkkkk!!!"
She added: "Honestly, the jungle was one of the best experiences of my life and I can't wait to go back... hopefully with less kangaroo balls in my mouth this time."
Lisa Riley, who appeared in last year's camp, also confirmed her return, writing on Instagram: "So I'm really excited to announce I'm going back to Australia to be on @itv @imacelebrity "UNPACKED" this series with the BRILLIANT @samthompsonuk & @kemirodgers we are going to have the most brilliant time!!!"
