I’m A Celebrity 2026 Full Line-Up Confirmed as Wayne Rooney and Coronation Street Star Head for the Jungle
ITV confirms all 11 I’m A Celebrity 2026 contestants, including Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page and Claire Sweeney. See the full cast and UK start date.
The full line-up for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2026 has officially been revealed, with 11 famous faces preparing to enter the Australian jungle when the ITV series returns on Monday 16 November.
Former England footballer Wayne Rooney, Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney are among those taking part. Ant and Dec return to present the 26th series, with the celebrities facing Bushtucker Trials, jungle living and the public vote over three weeks.
Who is taking part in I’m A Celebrity 2026?
Wayne Rooney – Former England and Manchester United footballer who is following in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who finished runner-up in 2024. Wayne says he hopes viewers will get to see his genuine personality away from football.
Joanna Page – Best known for playing Stacey Shipman in the BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey. The actress and mother of four has described the jungle adventure as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Claire Sweeney – Familiar to soap viewers for playing Cassie Plummer in Coronation Street and Lindsey Corkhill in Brookside. Claire has wanted to take part for years and was encouraged by former campmate Alan Halsall.
Ade Adepitan MBE – Paralympic wheelchair basketball medallist and television presenter who will make history as the programme’s first wheelchair-using contestant. The production has worked on accessibility arrangements for his participation.
AJ Odudu – Television presenter best known for co-hosting Big Brother and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021. AJ will now experience reality television from the contestant’s side.
Ricky Wilson – Lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs and former coach on The Voice UK. The musician has previously turned down opportunities to appear on the programme but has finally decided to take part.
Chloe Burrows – Former Love Island contestant who has since established herself as a radio presenter and podcaster. Chloe is a long-time viewer of I’m A Celebrity and says she was delighted to receive the invitation.
Sharky – YouTube creator whose real name is Sharmarke Mohamud. He is best known as a member of the popular Beta Squad collective and will be introducing himself to a wider television audience.
Jack Skipper – Stand-up comedian and former carpet fitter who has appeared on Live at the Apollo and built a following through his online comedy sketches.
Leomie Anderson – British model and television presenter who has worked with Victoria’s Secret and hosted Glow Up. She previously appeared on Netflix’s Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Mariella Frostrup – Broadcaster, journalist and Loose Women panellist who wants to challenge herself in the jungle and encourage women to embrace new experiences at any age.
When does I’m A Celebrity 2026 start?
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! begins on Monday 16 November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant and Dec returning to host from Australia.
The companion programme I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked also returns on ITV2 and ITVX, hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.
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