Actress Joanna Page has officially entered the Australian jungle for this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, and her Gavin and Stacey co-star Ruth Jones has publicly voiced her support.
Page, best known for playing Stacey West in the BBC sitcom, is among the famous faces taking part in the ITV reality show, which begins on Monday, November 16. She faces the infamous bushtucker trials and camp life as the series returns.
Page's Message to Fans
Ahead of the show, Page took to Instagram to address her followers. She wrote: "The news is finally out, I’m officially down under and heading into the jungle!! I can’t believe it. My tummy is doing somersaults and I’m not quite sure what I’m walking into, but I’m excited. I really hope I do you all proud."
She added: "James and I have pre-recorded a special podcast episode where we chat through everything that’s about to happen and then he’ll take over the reins with a few surprise guests. For now, I’m handing over to my team and my family - they’re well lush, see you on the other side."
This marks Page's second reality TV appearance following her win on Series 21 of Taskmaster earlier in 2026. During her time in the jungle, her husband will take over hosting duties for her podcast, Lush! with Joanna Page.
Ruth Jones Shows Support
Ruth Jones, who played Nessa Jenkins on Gavin and Stacey, also took to social media to back her former co-star. She wrote: "The glorious @iamjoannapage has gone into the jungle and I’m beyond excited."
Jones continued: "My friend Nessa Jenkins said: 'O! Stace - they’re gonna make you stick all manner of matter in your gob. And I’m not talking Gwen’s omelettes…just don’t over do it, alrigh’? You knows what a weak constitution you has. But have a crackin time. You makes Barry very proud I’m not gonna lie.'"
The pair starred together in the BBC sitcom from 2007 to 2024, which followed the long-distance relationship of Stacey West and Gavin Shipman and their friends Nessa and Smithy.
Line-Up and Broadcast Details
Page will be joined by a cast of famous faces including football legend Wayne Rooney, Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, actress Claire Sweeney, Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan, singer Ricky Wilson, YouTuber Sharky, reality star Chloe Burrows, Loose Women star Mariella Frostrup, model Leomie Anderson and TV star Leigh Francis, better known as "Keith Lemon."
The first episode of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here airs Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
