It’s almost time to head back to the jungle! ITV has officially revealed the line-up for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026, with Wayne Rooney, Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page and Big Brother AJ Odudu among the celebrities preparing to swap their home comforts for three weeks of Bushtucker Trials, creepy crawlies and rice and beans.

The new series will begin on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9pm on ITV1 and STV, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning to host the show from Australia. This year’s campmates come from the worlds of television, sport, music, comedy and social media, with 11 celebrities confirmed for the starting line-up.

Among the biggest names is former England footballer Wayne Rooney, who will be following in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who finished as runner-up in 2024. There’s also a quick turnaround for AJ Odudu, who has only just wrapped up presenting the latest series of Big Brother, and now finds herself preparing to become a reality TV contestant.

Who Is Going Into the I’m a Celebrity Jungle in 2026?

Wayne Rooney – Former England footballer and manager
Joanna Page – Gavin & Stacey actress
AJ Odudu – Big Brother presenter
Ade Adepitan – Paralympian and television presenter
Chloe Burrows – Love Island star and radio presenter
Claire Sweeney – Coronation Street and Brookside actress
Jack Skipper – Stand-up comedian
Leomie Anderson – Model and former Glow Up presenter
Mariella Frostrup – Broadcaster and Loose Women panellist
Ricky Wilson – Kaiser Chiefs frontman
Sharky – YouTuber and Beta Squad member

One of this year’s biggest moments will be the arrival of Ade Adepitan, who is set to make history as the first wheelchair user to compete on I’m a Celebrity. The former Team GB wheelchair basketball player and television presenter has been working with the production team to ensure the camp is accessible, describing the opportunity as something he never imagined would happen.

Joanna Page is another brilliant addition, with the actress admitting she’s been a fan of the programme since it began. Best known for playing Stacey Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, she’ll be leaving behind her husband and four children to take on the Australian jungle.

Claire Sweeney, who recently finished playing Cassie Plummer in Coronation Street, is also a longtime fan and has revealed that former campmate Alan Halsall encouraged her to take part.

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson will be swapping the stage for jungle life after turning down previous opportunities to appear on the show, while Love Island favourite Chloe Burrows has described signing up as an easy decision.

YouTube star Sharky will also be hoping to follow the success of reigning King of the Jungle Angry Ginge, who won the competition in 2025.

Model and presenter Leomie Anderson is also heading into the jungle, having previously tested her survival skills on Netflix’s Celebrity Bear Hunt, although she admits camping isn’t exactly her favourite thing.

Comedian Jack Skipper, who worked as a carpet fitter before finding success in stand-up, is looking forward to meeting his fellow campmates, while broadcaster and Loose Women panellist Mariella Frostrup hopes the experience will push her out of her comfort zone and help her face some of her fears.

With such a mix of personalities, it’ll be interesting to see how everyone gets along once the trials begin and the campmates are faced with life without their usual luxuries.

When Does I’m a Celebrity 2026 Start?

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns on Monday 16 November at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player. The series is beginning on a Monday rather than its usual Sunday evening, with Ant and Dec returning to present the nightly action, including the Bushtucker Trials, camp life and eliminations.

The companion show I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked will also return on ITV2 and ITVX, with Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers hosting discussions, interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the series.

For CultureCues, it’s not quite the run-up to Christmas without I’m a Celebrity on our screens, and we’re looking forward to having our nightly jungle fix again! We love Joanna Page, so we can’t wait to see how she gets on in the jungle. What’s occurring, Stacey?! And AJ Odudu going from presenting Big Brother to being a contestant herself should be a good laugh. Wayne Rooney was quite a surprise, especially after Coleen did so well in 2024. We wonder if he’ll be as good at tackling Bushtucker Trials as he was at tackling opponents on the pitch. We reckon it’ll take about five minutes before someone starts complaining about the food, but we can’t wait to see how this mix of personalities gets along once they’re all living together in the jungle. Bring on the Bushtucker Trials! Just keep the worms and creepy crawlies well away from us, thanks.

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026 starts Monday 16 November at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.