I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV on Monday, 16 November 2026, with Ant & Dec back as presenters. The show's line-up is usually kept under wraps until launch, but The Sun has reported this year's cast.
According to the publication, the 12 celebrities taking part are Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, former footballer Wayne Rooney, model Leomie Anderson, actress Claire Sweeney, comedian Leigh Francis, Love Island star Chloe Burrows, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page, TV presenter Ade Adepitan, YouTuber Sharky, journalist Mariella Frostrup and comedian Jack Skipper.
Fans react to reported cast
As the claims circulated on X, many fans made the same remark, suggesting producers had 'blown the budget' on Rooney, 41, because they were unfamiliar with many of the other celebrities. One wrote: "Just say it, they blew the budget on Rooney." Another added: "So in other words they've spent the full budget on Wayne Rooney and had to skimp out on the rest."
A third chimed in: "Couldn't name a single person other than Rooney." While another added: "Wayne Rooney and a bunch of Z-listers."
Show bosses respond to speculation
Despite The Sun's claims, show bosses say the line-up is "just speculation" and that the official announcement will come closer to the show's launch. AJ Odudu, Claire Sweeney, Leigh Francis, Ricky Wilson and Joanna Page are all familiar faces who have worked in entertainment for years and featured on leading UK TV programmes.
Many fans said they were backing Rooney to win following his wife Coleen's runner-up finish in 2024, when she lost to McFly's Danny Jones.
History-making campmate and new additions
Ade Adepitan will make history as the first campmate to use a wheelchair. Producers have adapted the jungle layout and camp walkways to ensure accessibility while keeping the core rustic environment.
After gaming YouTuber Angry Ginge's win in 2025, producers have recruited Beta Squad creator Sharky and stand-up comedian Jack Skipper to appeal to digitally-native viewers. The initial 12-strong line-up leaves room for the show's traditional mid-series surprise arrivals. Speculation has linked retired cricketer Ben Stokes and Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash.
I'm A Celebrity will begin on Monday 16 November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
