The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! cast has been ‘revealed’ (Picture: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The full I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been revealed, with famous faces like politicians, actors, sporting stars and influencers, as well as the younger sister of a massive pop star in the mix.
The long-running reality series will return to screens in just over a week.
Ahead of the next season, stars have been getting ready to head Down Under to tackle Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s Bushtucker Trials, as well as the many creepy crawlies that await them in camp.
The hosts’ teased the Jungle Retreat return late last month in a 10-second clip with shots of the trees and iconic bridge we all know and love – before cutting to some sun loungers in the sunshine.
While ITV has yet to confirm the official line-up, rumours have been swirling this week about who might be taking part, with the 12 names now having been ‘confirmed’.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of former Lioness’ footballer and Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott, these are the names set to be putting their bodies – and stomachs – on the line.
Tony Bellew
Former boxer Tony Bellew is heading Down Under (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
The first name reported to be taking part is former boxer Tony Bellew, who has several world titles to his name.
While he retired from the sport in 2018, in recent years he has been working as a pundit.
He has also starred on the big screen with roles in boxing flicks Creed and Creed II.
Last year Tony also competed in another reality series- Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Jamie-Lynn Spears
Jamie-Lynn Spears is also set to enter camp (Picture: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
After much speculation, Britney Spears’ younger sister Jamie-Lynn Spears is reported to have also been cast in the series, as reported by The Sun.
The 32-year-old mum-of two is best known for her role on the hit teen series Zoey 101, but in recent years has also made headlines for her fallout with her older sister, who recently released her tell-all memoir that detailed her years-long conservatorship which was controlled by their father.
Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage is following in the footsteps of Matt Hancock (Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The controversial politician Nigel Farage was a name also being speculated throughout this week, with the former Brexit Party chief now following in the footsteps of Matt Hancock, who put himself in the firing line in the jungle.
The 59-year-old is reported to have negotiated a deal worth up to £1million.
A source previously told the publication Farage had ‘been at the top of the wish-list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years’.
‘They’ve offered him a huge fee as they know he’ll drive up viewing figures.
‘It’s a real coup. The casting team has nailed it. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant series.’
Nick Pickard
Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard is one of the soap stars joining this season (Picture: Mike Marsland/ WireImage)
Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard, 48, is also packing his bags to head to the Gold Coast.
The actor, best known for playing Tony Hutchinson, also follows on from his co-star Owen Warner, who came runner-up in last years season.
Josie Gibson
This Morning star Josie Gibson is swapping early mornings in the studio for ones in the jungle (Picture: Lia Toby/Getty Images)
After much speculation, This Morning star Josie Gibson will be taking a break from early rises for breakfast TV and will instead be waking up to the sometimes unsettling sounds of whatever animals await in the jungle.
She was reported to be part of the line-up months ago, with a source saying producers had been ‘determined’ to get her.
‘She is seen as the perfect person for the jungle as she’s already such a familiar face on ITV and will bring her fanbase with her,’ they said.
‘She’s incredibly down-to-earth and seems to strike a chord with people at home.
‘Plus they’re confident Josie will bring the laughs to I’m A Celebrity, as she already does on This Morning, and is guaranteed to get on with most of the jungle campmates.’
Bristol-born Josie won Big Brother back in 2010 and later went on to join this Morning presenting competitions, before going on to become a part-time presenter.
Fred Siriex
Fred Sirieix might have to adjust his palate to embrace camp food (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
First Dates star Fred, 51, might be handed kitchen duties while in camp as the group figure out how to best stretch and be creative with their limited food allowance.
Back in September a source said he was set to swap high-end restaurants for pretty bland camp food.
However last year he admitted he was unlikely to accept any offer for the series as he ‘wasn’t too keen’ on ‘eating a camel’s anus or something like that’.
‘I know I eat frogs, I’m French, but at least those frogs are cooked!’
Frankie Dettori
Jockey Frankie Dettori is another one of the names in the mix (Picture: AP)
Horse racing legend Frankie, 52, already seemingly confirmed his participation in the series earlier this week when revealing he was already in Australia.
The world-famous jockey shared on social media that he was about to catch a plane from California to Melbourne for the city’s famous horse racing event, The Melbourne Cup, but with the Gold Coast only a few hours flight away, it’s not a stretch to say he could be on his way to the jungle already.
Nella Rose
Influencer Nella Rose might help bring some more millennial viewers to the show (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Social media influencer Nella, 24, is best known for hosting Catfish UK on MTV but has also carved out a career with her beauty videos and comedic sketches drawing in many fans.
Originally from Belgium and now based in London, bosses are hoping she can help bring in younger viewers to the show, which should be helped with her 800,000 strong following.
Danielle Harold
Danielle Harold is returning to screens for the reality series (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Another soap star to be appearing this season, Danielle is set to return to screens after the heartbreaking death of her EastEnders character Lola Pearce.
Earlier this year, Lola passed away from a terminal brain tumour in a shocking storyline.
The 31-year-old actress went onto win the award for Serial Drama Performance at this year’s National Television Awards.
A source said that she is currently ‘at the height of her career’ and her ‘moving’ storyline caught the eye of ITV bosses.
Sam Thompson
Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson could provide some humour as campmates battle hunger (Picture: JMEnternational/Getty Images)
Just as his partner, former Love Island star Zara McDermott, was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing, Sam is set to be heading to the other side of the world for his own reality TV stint.
The Made in Chelsea star, 31, first joined that series back in 2013 and now hosts the Staying Relevant podcast Towie’s Pete Wicks.
He also fronted the official Love Island podcast and appeared on the spin-off show Aftersun.
A source has said he is a ‘great signing because he has a huge fan base and a funny, self-deprecating personality’.
‘While it might put a bit of pressure on his relationship with Zara McDermott, it tops off a huge year for them after her Strictly spell.’
Marvin Humes
Marvin Humes is also jetting off (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal)
Just yesterday Marvin’s wife Rochelle was playing coy about his rumoured casting for I’m A Celeb, but now it looks like the former JLS star is in fact heading into the jungle.
Making his name as part of The X Factor boyband in 2008, he’s since gone on to present The Voice between 2014 and 2016 and has hosted music game show The Hit List alongside his wife for the past four years.
Grace Dent
Grace Dent has signed up despite previously slamming the show (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Despite the fact she previously slammed the series, MasterChef judge Grace might be eating some humble pie after signing up.
The TV food critic, 50, once branded the series ‘a puerile venture into starvation, televised constipation and animal cruelty, abbreviated by ads for Iceland £1 curries’.
However, it seems she’s decided to give it a go and test out her theory.
Metro.co.uk has contacted ITV for comment.
I’m A Celebrity starts on Sunday, November 19 at 9pm on ITV2.
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