Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been confirmed for the new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, swapping the stage for the jungle from next week. The announcement comes just days after the band were revealed as one of the headliners for a major North East festival next year.
Jungle Return and New Cast
I'm A Celebrity first aired in the summer of 2002, with Ant and Dec hosting the debut series and radio legend Tony Blackburn crowned as its first winner. Since then, the show has seen many famous faces take the jungle title, including North East stars Vicky Pattison, Scarlett Moffatt and Jill Scott. On Monday, November 16, Ant and Dec will return to welcome a new cast of stars Down Under, all aiming to follow in the footsteps of 2025 winner Angryginge.
The new line-up includes Wayne Rooney, who is rumoured to be receiving a fee of £800,000; Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page, who is well fancied for victory by the bookies; Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu; and soap icon Claire Sweeney. Joining them is the Kaiser Chiefs frontman, who has been in the music industry for more than 20 years, following the success of the band's debut album Employment in 2005.
Festival Headline Slot
The album included hits like Oh My God, Everyday I Love You Less and Less and I Predict A Riot, with other hits from the Kaiser Chiefs' back catalogue including Never Miss A Beat and number 1 smash Ruby. On Monday morning, it was announced that they will headline the Saturday night of Mouth of the Tyne 2027 at Tynemouth Priory, following the news that Olly Murs will open the festival on Thursday, July 8.
Tickets for Kaiser Chiefs at Mouth of the Tyne on July 10 go on sale this coming Friday, November 13.
