Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page and AJ Odudu are among the names linked to a jungle stint in 2026, featuring in the rumoured line-up for ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which is scheduled to launch on November 16. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly will welcome a new camp of faces from sport, television and entertainment to Australia.
Rumoured Cast Sparks Fan Excitement
ITV's confirmed line-up remains under wraps, but the reported cast has already sparked plenty of discussion among fans. The Sun revealed a rumoured line-up featuring a Paralympian and a model, and fans have flocked to X to express their enthusiasm, with one describing it as "probably one of the best line-ups in years".
Another said: "That's an unreal lineup," while a third added: "Some genuine household names in there (seriously) and lesser known ones but that's common - better than last year's on the whole I'd say."
Sport and TV Personalities in the Frame
Football icon Wayne Rooney, 41, could be taking a leaf out of his wife Coleen's book, after she finished as runner-up in 2024. The ex-Manchester United striker, widely regarded as one of the Premier League's finest ever players, would be an ideal candidate thanks to his fiercely competitive spirit, natural leadership qualities and proven teamwork abilities, reports OK!.
Welsh actress Joanna Page, famed for her part in Gavin and Stacey, is also tipped to be leaving her four children behind to face the jungle. The 49-year-old performer and broadcaster is no stranger to ITV viewers, having become a regular panellist on Loose Women in 2023. She's also demonstrated her winning credentials, triumphing in the 21st series of Taskmaster.
Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan is reportedly set to participate, with The Sun claiming the programme's producers will modify challenges to suit his needs. The 43-year-old Team GB basketball champion could become the first participant on the programme to use a wheelchair. The athlete lost mobility in his left leg after developing polio at 15 months old, yet he's never allowed it to prevent him from embracing fresh challenges.
Internet Stars and Musicians Linked
Sharmarke Mohamud, known as Sharky, is an internet personality reportedly making the leap into mainstream television. He set up his YouTube channel in 2015, posting football and gaming content, and has since amassed over 12 million subscribers. Originally from the Netherlands, he moved to England to pursue his studies and took up work as a steward at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal FC's home ground.
Kaiser Chiefs lead singer Ricky Wilson is reportedly set to enter the jungle, with The Sun claiming ITV executives have been trying to secure him for the show for years. The musician was a familiar face as a judge on The Voice and has also presented a drivetime programme on Virgin Radio. The 48-year-old wed celebrity stylist Grace Zito in 2021.
More Names in the Rumoured Cast
TV presenter AJ Odudu, 38, is best known for fronting Big Brother, having launched her career as a reporter for BBC Blast at Radio Lancashire. She triumphed in the second series of Celebrity Karaoke Club on ITV2. She also reached the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, only to be forced to pull out the day before the final through injury.
Norwegian journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup, a familiar face on Loose Women since 2024, is also rumoured to be joining the cast this year. The 63-year-old tied the knot with her second husband in the Panamanian jungle. She met human rights lawyer Jason McCue on a charity trek through Nepal, and the couple share two children.
Victoria's Secret model Leomie Anderson, 33, is rumoured to be joining the line-up and also co-presents the competition series Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star. At just 17, she secured her debut catwalk appearance with Marc Jacobs and has since walked for the likes of Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. She's experienced in outdoor challenges too, having taken part in Bear Grylls' Celebrity Bear Hunt on Netflix.
Actress and singer Claire Sweeney, 55, is best known for playing Lindsey Corkhill on Channel 4's Brookside and Cassie Plummer on Coronation Street. She's featured as a contestant on various reality programmes, from Celebrity Big Brother to Dancing on Ice.
Leigh Francis is most famous for creating and playing the character Keith Lemon, and has fronted programmes including Celebrity Juice, Through the Keyhole and The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. The 53-year-old was spotted by TV presenter Davina McCall while performing stand-up comedy in character. The Sun reported that hosts Ant and Dec have been keen for him to sign up.
Stand-up comic and social media personality Jack Skipper is recognised for his monologues on TikTok and Instagram, and has previously supported acts such as Russell Kane on tour. Originally from South London, Jack has gone from a carpet fitter with no qualifications to a full-time comedian and online sensation.
The new series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! premieres on Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
