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This year's I'm a Celebrity lineup is tipped to be "one of the wildest yet", with Jeremy Clarkson and Wayne Rooney among the big names rumoured to be entering the jungle.
The hit reality show, known for dropping celebrities into the Australian jungle and putting them through gruelling Bushtucker Trials, will return to ITV next month.
Ant and Dec will once again host the series.
Rumoured I’m a Celebrity 2026 lineup
No official lineup has been confirmed by ITV, but speculation is already mounting.
LADbible has shared a list of potential contestants, saying: "This could be one of the wildest jungle line ups yet.
"With I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! set to return next month, rumours are already flying about which famous faces could be heading Down Under.
"Football legend Wayne Rooney is among the biggest names linked to the show, potentially following in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who finished as runner up in 2024.
"Former Love Island star Chloe Burrows, ex Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson have also reportedly been in talks, while Jeremy Clarkson has been linked to the series.
"Nothing has been officially confirmed by ITV yet, but with last year’s winner Angry Ginge setting the bar high, fans will be eager to see who takes on the Bushtucker Trials next."
The full list of rumoured contestants, according to LADbible, is as follows:
- Wayne Rooney (former England and Manchester United footballer)
- Jeremy Clarkson (TV presenter)
- Chloe Burrows (Love Island star)
- Jesy Nelson (pop singer formerly of Little Mix)
- Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs' lead singer)
- Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey actress - Stacey)
- Olivia Attwood (TV presenter and former Love Island contestant)
- Ade Adepitan (TV presenter)
- Su-Elise Nash (singer from Mis-Teeq)
- AJ Odudu (TV presenter and host of Big Brother)
- Christopher Dean (former ice dancer - Torvill and Dean)
- Sharky (social media personality)
- Ben Stokes (former England cricket captain)
ITV has been contacted for comment.
When does I’m a Celebrity start this year?
ITV is yet to confirm an official start date for I'm a Celebrity 2026, but the series is expected to begin at 9pm on Monday, November 16.
This is one day later than originally planned, due to England’s UEFA Nations League match against Spain on Sunday, November 15.
A source, speaking to The Sun, said: "I’m A Celeb has always benefited from the Sunday night prime-time slot, but this year it’s all change.
"Now that ITV has the rights to the UEFA Nations League, bosses have had to go back to the drawing board.
"The show will now start on Monday, November 16 at 9pm."
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Who won I’m a Celebrity 2025?
YouTuber Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) won the 25th series of I'm a Celebrity in 2025.
Tom Read Wilson (Celebs Go Dating) finished runner-up, with Shona McGarty (EastEnders) in third place.
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