ITV has officially revealed the full lineup of celebrities taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2026, with the new series set to begin on Monday, November 16. Ant and Dec will once again host the show, which returns to ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm.
The 2026 campmates include former England footballer Wayne Rooney, Big Brother co-host AJ Odudu, Love Island star Chloe Burrows, Kaiser Chiefs lead singer Ricky Wilson, and actress Joanna Page, among others. The lineup also features sports personality Ade Adepitan, who becomes the first wheelchair user to take part in the show.
Meet the 2026 campmates
Wayne Rooney, 40, follows in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who finished second in the jungle two years ago. Speaking about her reaction to his participation, Wayne said: 'I think because she has done it, she knows what it is, so she knows how difficult it is as well. It will be nice for her to sit down and be invested in it.' He added that his children have mixed feelings, saying: 'The younger two are very excited. I think my older two are worried that I will embarrass them. I tend to do that a lot when their friends come round (to our house) and I think they are more worried about me embarrassing them!'
Chloe Burrows, 30, who found fame on Love Island in 2021 and now hosts Kiss Breakfast alongside Tyler West, said of joining the show: 'I'm so excited to do a show where it's just about coming together, getting through it and making loads of friends. No dating, no bikinis – just massive rats, spiders, and snakes!' She also vowed not to quit, saying: 'I am getting nervous, but I'm not saying, 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!'. Whether I'm covered in sick, crying or having a whinge, I'm not saying it. I will get it done.'
More stars heading to the jungle
Ricky Wilson, 48, joked about the challenge ahead, saying: 'I have been hanging about for years. And in the camp, it won't be hard work because you are just hanging out! I am easygoing and I hope when I arrive it will be a bit like the first day of a new school, where you can be whoever you want to be.' Earlier this week, reports said ITV bosses were arranging a replacement flight for him after his original flight was cancelled, with a source telling The Sun: 'Travel chaos is something ITV are always braced for and luckily it's rare that things like this happen. They're sorting a replacement flight for Ricky now. This is one of the reasons ITV always allows for plenty of time between the celebs arriving in Aus and filming starting. Thankfully, everyone else – bar Ricky – have so far managed to get Down Under without a hitch.'
Joanna Page, 49, best known for her role in Gavin and Stacey, said she sees herself as the mum of the camp, adding: 'I wouldn't want the pressure of cooking for everybody though. I'm a mum, and I will offer love and support.' She also discussed the possibility of winning, saying: 'I think it would be quite exciting to have the first ever Welsh Queen of the Jungle. I think that would be a pretty good title to take home! But I'm just as excited to see if I can last the distance. I'm not going to crumble. I'm going to see this to the end, and I'm going to be strong. I am going to get the most out of this.'
Ade Adepitan, 53, a sports personality and basketball player, becomes the first wheelchair user to take part in the show. He said: 'Words like 'honour' and 'privilege' are ones I feel, but I don't think they sum it up enough. For me, this is a moment in time. Even if I go out in the first week, I will always be remembered as the person in a wheelchair. I am slightly overwhelmed. It's never been done before, and it never crossed my mind I would be the first! It's the biggest show on TV and this is a huge opportunity.'
Social media stars and more
Sharky, real name Sharmarke Mohamud, 30, is this year's social media signing. The Dutch-British YouTuber, a member of the Beta Squad collective, said of his fellow members: 'They will be leading the charge online. They are all really excited for me to go on this show. But I am actually looking forward to doing a trial. They are the funniest moments on the programme. I've never met Ant & Dec before and it will be funny to watch their one-liners about me afterwards!'
AJ Odudu, 38, co-host of Big Brother, is confirmed for the series days after the final on ITV. She said: 'I think we have only one life and we might as well live it to the fullest. I want to enjoy all the experiences and do all the things. But it is definitely going to be my scariest TV project I've ever taken on. It also feels quite weird the tables have turned on me.'
Other confirmed campmates include comedian Jack Skipper, 38, model Leomie Anderson, 33, actress Claire Sweeney, 55, and journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup, 63. Frostrup said: 'A good 50% of the reason that I am doing this is I am constantly telling other women we should grab our chances. We shouldn't allow ourselves to be written off at a certain age. So, I think this is me having a taste of my own medicine! I am putting myself through something I am frightened of. I have been wary in the past but this time is right. I want to test myself.'
The spin-off show I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked will also return, airing live on ITV2 and hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers. Last year, livestreamer and football influencer AngryGinge was crowned King of the Jungle, with Tom Wilson and Shona McGarty finishing second and third.
