The landscape of reality television is shifting, as YouTube sensation AngryGinge becomes the first streamer from the platform to enter the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. The 24-year-old Mancunian, renowned for his explosive gaming outbursts, has not only joined the ITV show's line-up but has also brought a significant surge of younger viewers with him.
Despite being a relative unknown to those outside his dedicated online following upon entry, AngryGinge has now overtaken rapper Aitch to become the bookies' favourite to win the entire series. This follows the success of TikTok star Grace Keeling, known as GK Barry, who became a hugely popular contestant earlier in 2024. The positive reception of these digital creators has led to a vocal demand from the show's younger fanbase for more influencers to be cast in future series.
The Influencer Wishlist for Next Year's Jungle
With the audience calling for more online personalities, Daily Mail has highlighted several top contenders who could be heading to the jungle in 2025. The list features some of the UK's most prominent and sometimes controversial digital stars.
Max Fosh, a 30-year-old comedian and prankster from London, has amassed over four million YouTube subscribers through viral stunts. These include placing a 'Welcome to Luton' sign near Gatwick Airport and running in the 2021 London mayoral election. He recently sparked debate after declaring himself legally 'dead' to secure an airline refund.
Niko Omilana, a 27-year-old British YouTuber, is the founder of the satirical NDL Movement and is known for his bold social experiments and political satire, including running for London Mayor and in the general election. With over eight million subscribers, he is a giant in the YouTube community, though he was an early casualty on this year's Celebrity Traitors.
Joe Weller, a 29-year-old from Brighton, is a YouTube sensation with five million subscribers, famous for his comedy skits and his role in popularising influencer boxing with fights against KSI and Jake Paul. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in ITV's Don't Rock The Boat.
From Global Stars to Homegrown Heroes
The potential line-up isn't limited to UK-based creators. Trisha Paytas, a 37-year-old American YouTube sensation known for makeup content and mukbangs, is already familiar to UK audiences from her 2017 stint on Celebrity Big Brother.
In the gaming world, DanTDM (Dan Middleton) stands out. From humble beginnings as a Tesco shelf-stacker in Wellingborough, he now boasts a colossal 29.2 million subscribers for his gaming videos and was once named the world's fourth highest-paid YouTuber.
Saffron Barker, a 25-year-old lifestyle and beauty vlogger with nearly three million subscribers, gained mainstream fame on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. She is a top UK female influencer and co-hosts a podcast with her best friend, Anastasia Kingsnorth, another popular vlogger with 1.34 million subscribers.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, 30, has turned her awkwardly charming Chicken Shop Date YouTube series into a presenting career, interviewing A-listers and even serving as an Oscars correspondent. Her channel has over two million subscribers.
Finally, Romell Henry, formerly one half of the prank duo TGFbro, still maintains a strong YouTube presence with 1.27 million subscribers after the group amassed six million.
The integration of digital stars like AngryGinge into mainstream television marks a significant moment for the entertainment industry, proving that online influence is now a powerful force in shaping traditional media audiences and outcomes.
