ITV I’m A Celebrity 2026 rumoured line-up including Wayne Rooney and Jeremy Clarkson
A whole host of stars have been linked to the jungle
With temperatures dropping and the clocks changing, it can only mean one thing – the new season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here is almost upon us. Rumours have already started circulating about who could be entering the Australian jungle this year, including football legend Wayne Rooney.
ITV released the first look trailer today, featuring hosts Ant and Dec conducting a choir dressed in woolly hats and scarfs before they are drowned in buckets of offal.
Since it first aired in 2002, I’m A Celeb has become a staple in millions of households across the UK and is a sure sign the countdown to Christmas has begun.
A fresh batch of celebrity contestants will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner Angry Ginge. The content creator was crowned King of the Jungle, followed by Tom Read Wilson as runner up and Shona McGarty in third place.
From Ginge and Aitch’s adorable friendship to the likes of Martin Kemp and Jack Osbourne also taking part, I’m A Celeb turned out to be one of last year’s TV highlights.
The official start date for the 2026 series is yet to be confirmed, but it usually begins during mid November. It is rumoured to return on Monday November, 16 at 9pm.
I’m A Celeb usually starts on a Sunday, but this year, ITV will show the UEFA National League football match between England and Spain on Sunday, November 15 which means the reality show could be pushed back one day.
Despite there being no confirmed line up yet, that doesn’t stop the rumours swirling around and there have been mentions of some huge stars. See the full list of rumoured stars below:
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Wayne Rooney
Following in his wife Coleen’s footsteps after she entered the jungle in 2024, former Manchester United and Everton footballer Wayne Rooney has been heavily mentioned to join this year’s cast. According to sources he would be the show’s biggest signing to date.
Chloe Burrows
Former Love Island star Chloe Burrows, who previously attended the University of Liverpool, is reportedly in advanced talks to be in this year’s line up. She currently hosts the Kiss Breakfast radio show with Tyler West.
Jesy Nelson
The former Little Mix star is apparently in talks with bosses to enter the jungle. It’s rumoured that Jesy has been negotiating with ITV for a few weeks and is at a promising stage.
Ricky Wilson
I’m A Celeb bosses have been trying to get the Kaiser Chiefs singer into the jungle for years, but it is rumoured this year he has finally given in.
