As the Australian jungle prepares to welcome its newest batch of contestants, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is gearing up for an explosive 2024 season. The beloved reality series, known for its mix of TV drama, adventure, and unexpected friendships, has a star-studded line-up ready to take on the trials and tribulations that await in the wild.
When does I'm a Celeb start?
I'm A Celebrity is on from 9pm on Sunday 17th November this year. With previous contestants doing skydives and standing on top of skyscrapers, we're expecting an adrenaline-fueled start for this year's pack of celebrities.
Who is in the I'm a Celeb line-up?
This year, I'm a Celeb has a great cast. There's an exciting array of famous faces from the world of music, television, sports and social media.
Coleen Rooney
38, TV Personality, wife of Wayne Rooney
The cast member that people are looking forward to watching the most is the media personality, Coleen Rooney. Her legal battle against fellow footballer's wife Rebekah Vardy went viral after Coleen accused her then-friend of leaking private information about her and her husband, Wayne Rooney, to the press. Coleen won the case and Rebekah had to pay 90 per cent of her legal costs. The battle was so popular that it was even made into a Channel 4 drama.
She's “really anxious about leaving the kids” and has planned out “four weeks of timetables, football runs and parties, just everything” for them whilst she's gone.
Oti Mabuse
34, Dancer & Dancing on Ice Judge
Professional dancer, Dancing on Ice judge and ex-Strictly Come Dancing pro is Cha-cha-cha-ing her way into the I'm a Celebrity jungle. She won the Glitterball Trophy in both 2019 and 2020, but will she be crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2024?
"I’ve been a fan of I’m A Celebrity… for so long. Outside of Strictly and Dancing on Ice, it’s the show I watch religiously, and I can remember last year thinking: ‘Ok, this feels right. I’m up for the challenge." She's up for the challenge!
Barry McGuigan
63, Irish promoter and former boxing champion
Nicknamed "The Clones Cyclone", former Irish boxer Barry McGuigan MBE held both the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. Let's see if he makes it to the Celebrity Cyclone trial this year!
"It can be physically arduous, but it’s the psychological part of it that I want to conquer before I get too old."
Jane McDonald
62, Loose Women presenter & Journalist
Jane Moore has been a Loose Women panellist since 1999, and she's also been a columnist for The Sun since she was 23. From crime to COVID, the royals to parenting, the journalist has covered plenty of topics in her work. Now, she's taking on a new challenge as she heads to the Jungle.
"I’m apprehensive about being away from home, being isolated and away from my phone and laptop.
"But actually, this is also the very thing I am looking forward to. I’ve never done a reality show before and I’ve always said when we talk about these things on Loose Women that this programme would be the one."
Alan Halsall
42, Coronation Street star
Swapping the cobbles for camp is soap star Alan Halsall, who's played Coronation Street mechanic Tyrone Dobbs for over 26 years.
"It will be nice for people to get to know a bit more about me rather than my character, Tyrone," he told ITV.
"For such a small person, I’ve got a big personality and I can be quite jokey! I’m hoping people will share my sense of humour. My daughter is 11, so I’m hoping I won’t embarrass her."
Tulisa Contostavlos
36, N-Dubz singer and former X Factor judge
You may remember Tulisa from the hip-hop trio N-Dubz, who had a hit with their song I Need You. Now, the singer-songwriter and rapper is ready to face her fears as she joins the I'm A Celebrity line-up.
"I’ve always said I wouldn’t do this show in the past, as there are things that have terrified me. But the person I am now, I want to throw caution to the wind.
‘I’m like Frodo Baggins on an unexpected journey. I feel really adventurous this year and the place I’m now in, I want to do things that take me out of my comfort zone."
Danny Jones
38, McFly band member and The Voice UK judge
When he's not singing, McFly star Danny Jones is writing songs or being a judge on The Voice UK with his bandmate Tom Fletcher. He's proved his singing talents by winning The Masked Singer 2024, but can he win stars for his campmates?
"I felt very privileged to be asked to do it. This is an amazing opportunity. I’ve always learned so much more from pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
"For me it’s learning about myself as well, and showing my little boy that it’s ok to be scared - it’s do it and conquer it."
Melvin O'Doom
44, Radio DJ and TV show host
If you listen to morning radio, you're likely to recognise the voice of Melvin Odoom, who hosted KISS Breakfast before joining mid-mornings with Rickie and Charlie. He also presented BBC Radio 1 Livelounge.
He's a bit of a snorer, so hopes he doesn't upset anyone in camp.
"I've been trying to train myself not to do it before I go into Camp,’ he admits, adding: ‘I might be the Camp’s enemy if my snoring comes out. It’s loud!"
However, his upbeat personality should win them over. "I’m a very positive guy in every situation. Ant & Dec will be there, I will get to meet some really cool and talented people."
Dean McCullough is swapping the studio for the Jungle as he joins this year's I'm A Celeb. He's a BBC Radio 1 and he previously presented shows on Gaydio.
He'll be trying to face his fears on the show.
"I’m terrified of everything and the more I think about being put in the ground with 50 snakes or getting those green fly things that bite poured over me – well there's just no point thinking about it, as otherwise I won’t get on the plane!
"I made the mistake of watching episode one from last year and I nearly passed out watching it. I had to turn it off."
GK Barry
25, Podcaster and content creator
Grace Eleanor Keeling (who goes by her social media username GK Barry) is relatively new to the world of fame, having collected 3.6 million followers on TikTok. She's currently dating England football striker Ella Rutherford.
"I did once sleep in a tent in the garden as a child, but I went in after a few hours as it wasn’t very fun.
‘I haven’t slept in a month. I am scared of the Trials and I’m genuinely scared of everything. The eating Trial to me is the worst thing you can do to a human being.", she said to ITV.
Who are the late arrivals?
According to reports Rev Richard Coles and Love Island star Maura Higgins will be joining campmates a week a into the show.
Reverend Richard Coles is a ordained minister who was also once a member of the band the Communards. You may recognise the 62-year-old from his appearances on a number of panel shows such as QI and Would I Like To You?
He also hosted his own weekend Radio 4 programme Saturday Live for 12 years until March 2023 and recently published a series of crime novels.
However, he might find the extreme trails quite challenging as he underwent spinal surgery last year.
Who's presenting I'm a Celeb?
Everyone's favourite Geordie duo Ant & Dec are back for their 22nd year of I'm a Celebrity hosting duties.
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