I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is heading back to the jungle, and the rumoured campmates for the 2026 series have already set the rumour mill into overdrive. Leading the reported lineup are football legend Wayne Rooney and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, with ten more famous faces tipped to join them in camp.
The new series is expected to launch on ITV1 on Monday, November 16, 2026, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning as hosts. The reported 12-name lineup exploded across UK media on November 2, with The Sun, LadBible, BritBrief and IB Times all publishing their rumoured cast lists - though ITV has not officially confirmed the names as of November 3, 2026, so every name below should be treated as reported rather than confirmed.
I'm A Celebrity 2026 — Reported Lineup
According to reports, the 12 rumoured campmates for the 2026 series are:
- Wayne Rooney - rumoured as the headline signing; the former England and Manchester United captain is reportedly the biggest name in this year's camp.
- Ricky Wilson - rumoured to swap the stage for the jungle; the Kaiser Chiefs frontman is reportedly among the star signings.
- Joanna Page - rumoured to be heading Down Under; the Gavin and Stacey star is reportedly on the cast list.
- Ade Adepitan - rumoured to join the camp; the Paralympian and TV presenter is reportedly in the lineup.
- Sharky - rumoured to be entering the jungle; the YouTuber is reportedly among the famous faces.
- Chloe Burrows - rumoured to be heading into camp; the Love Island star is reportedly among this year's famous faces.
- AJ Odudu - rumoured to trade the studio for the campfire; the TV presenter is reportedly on the list.
- Mariella Frostrup - rumoured to take on the jungle; the broadcaster is reportedly among the campmates.
- Leomie Anderson - rumoured to join the lineup; the model is reportedly heading to Australia.
- Claire Sweeney - rumoured to be entering the camp; the actress is reportedly on the cast list.
- Leigh Francis - rumoured to bring the laughs; the comedian is reportedly among the 12 names.
- Jack Skipper - rumoured to complete the lineup; the comedian is reportedly the final name on the list.
Music fans can also check out our BBC Radio 6 Music Artists of the Year 2026 roundup.
When Does It Start?
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 2026 (series 26) is expected to begin on ITV1 on Monday, November 16, 2026. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return to host the new series from the Australian jungle, with the launch landing in a busy season of British television that also includes the Royal Variety Performance 2026 lineup.
Official Promo
Watch the official I'm A Celebrity 2026 promo from ITV below:
Frequently Asked Questions
When does I'm A Celebrity 2026 start?
The new series is expected to launch on ITV1 on Monday, November 16, 2026, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning as hosts.
Is the lineup confirmed by ITV?
No. ITV has not officially confirmed the cast as of November 3, 2026 - every name in the reported lineup comes from media reports and should be treated as a rumour for now.
Who are the biggest rumoured names?
Former England captain Wayne Rooney is the reported headline signing, joined by Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson. You may also enjoy our Robbie Williams biography and Ella Langley biography.
Who are the hosts?
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return to present the 2026 series from the Australian jungle.
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