I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has finally dropped a first look at this year’s cast as stars arrive in Australia and enjoy their last days of luxury before their jungle stint.
The official line-up of the 25th series of the programme was dropped last week, and viewers will watch the likes of Kelly Brook, Martin Kemp and Aitch take on the Bushtucker Trials.
The survival reality show, presented by Declan Donnelly, 50, and Ant McPartlin, 49, will be back on the popular channel this coming Sunday (November 16).
What makes the programme so great every year is the selection of famous faces ready to take on the jungle in Dungay, New South Wales.
The famous faces have already started to arrive at Brisbane Airport ahead of taking part in the show.
Official pictures and quotes have been shared and the series definitely looks like it’s not one to miss.
I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! has finally dropped a first look at this year’s cast as stars arrive in Australia and enjoy their last days of luxury before their jungle stint
Ruby Wax
Ruby, 72, shot to fame in the 70s as an actress, comedian and writer. But nowadays she’s known as a mental health expert
Ruby, 72, shot to fame in the 70s as an actress, comedian and writer. But nowadays she’s known as a mental health expert.
Ahead of her stint, she said: ‘It hasn’t actually sunk in that I am doing this, but I am really looking forward to meeting my fellow campmates.
‘I was offered the chance to take part a long time ago and I thought, “No, I could never do that” but now it’s the right time. I like doing adventurous things.
‘It will be nice for people to get to know the real me because you can’t hide in the jungle.
‘In my personas before, I looked quite aggressive and pushy, and I think it was just my nerves. I am not aggressive, it’s the way I talk. I’m not confrontational and it looked like I was. ‘
Phobias: Nothing
Dream campmate: Barack Obama
AngryGinge
AngryGinge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, is a 23-year-old social media star from Salford who is best known for his presence on Twitch and YouTube, streaming his FIFA games
AngryGinge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, is a social media star from Salford who is best known for his presence on Twitch and YouTube, playing FIFA and talking about football.
The 23-year-old is another star that has just landed in Australia to take on the insects and crazy Bushtucker Trials.
The TikTok star said: ‘When I got approached to be on I’m A Celebrity…, I said “yes” immediately because it’s a bucket list item.
‘I’ve watched the show on the sofa with my mum ever since I was a kid. To take part in it this year is something I couldn’t pass up on.
‘But my whole life is spent on the phone. I’ve been away once for a week.
‘And so, two to three weeks without it is going to be very educational to see how I will do!”
Phobia: Spiders
Dream campmate: Wayne Rooney
Alex Scott
Telly presenter and former footballer Alex, 41, has had a successful career on the pitch playing for the likes of Arsenal, Birmingham City and Great Britain
Telly presenter and former footballer Alex, 41, has had a successful career on the pitch playing for the likes of Arsenal, Birmingham City and Great Britain.
Talking about what her singer partner Jess Glynne, who she started dating in 2023, thinks about her taking part in the show, Alex said: ‘Jess thinks I am absolutely mental! But she will be my biggest supporter, and my mum absolutely loves the show.
‘Thinking of her tuning in every night will bring a tear.
‘But I will need to push myself to speak out around all of the different and big personalities.
‘Not going into myself for being the shy one will be my big challenge.
‘People see you on TV and they assume you are outgoing, that loud person but take me to red carpets or events and I am the one in the corner going, “Talk to me, please give me a plus one so I don’t have to be that person who walks in on my own”.
‘It’s going to be a challenge.’
Phobia: Heights
Dream campmate: Sir Stephen Fry
Shona McGarty
Soap star Shona is best known for playing Whitney Dean on EastEnders between 2008 to 2024
Soap star Shona is best known for playing Whitney Dean on EastEnders between 2008 to 2024.
She left the BBC soap to pursue other opportunities – and clearly the jungle is top of her list.
She became the third famous face to land in Australia on Sunday.
Shona joked to the Daily Mail, ‘I’ve got on the wrong flight,’ when asked why she was in Australia as contestants are not officially allowed to confirm their appearance on the ITV show.
She continued: ‘I’m going to have to ask for directions back now.
‘I really want to see a kangaroo, I’ve never seen one in my life.’
‘I have always wanted to do I’m A Celebrity… because I am a massive fan of the show. Now that I have left EastEnders, I want to do other things,’ Shona said of signing up to the programme.
‘I’m finding my voice and who I am away from the script and character that I grew up playing.
‘Everyone expects me to wear massive gold hoop earrings and have a ponytail whilst eating chicken nuggets!
‘But I am nothing like that. I’m looking forward to using this experience to be completely myself, which nobody has seen.’
Phobia: Water
Dream campmate: Angelina Jolie
Lisa Riley
Emmerdale actress Lisa, 49, best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, was the second famous face to arrive at Brisbane airport
Emmerdale actress Lisa, 49, best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, was the second famous face to arrive at Brisbane airport.
Talking to the Daily Mail, she said: ‘We did Dingle Down Under many years ago, so it’s only fair that we do it again.’
The comment was in reference to the Emmerdale film, The Dingles Down Under, which came out in 1997.
This isn’t the first time that Lisa has been asked to take part in the beloved series.
Ahead of flying to Brisbane, Lisa said: ‘They have asked me to be in it numerous times before – but now I’ve finally said ‘yes’.
‘The reason is I’m going to be 50 next year, it’s thirty years on and off playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale and ten years of being sober.
‘It’s like a big baguette where everything I wanted was in it! And it’s I’m A Celebrity’s 25th series anniversary too.
‘Forget the NTAs and BAFTAs, the fact I’m going in the jungle means I am hopefully the best auntie in the world to my nephews, Jakey and Joshua, and niece, Everlyn.
‘I can forever say to them I tackled the jungle head on. It’s going to be ace.’
Phobia: Rats, confined spaces and the dark
Dream campmate: Madonna or David Schwimmer
Kelly Brook
The Loose Women star was one of the first stars to touch down under , looking very glamorous in a £250 yellow and orange dress from Louisa Ballou
On Saturday (November 8), model Kelly, 45, flashed a huge smile as she jetted off to Australia ahead of her stint in the jungle.
The Loose Women star was one of the first stars to touch down under, looking very glamorous in a £250 yellow and orange dress from Louisa Ballou.
She told the Daily Mail: ‘I’m just here to visit my Auntie Sheila’ as celebrities are not allowed to confirm whether they are appearing on the ITV show yet.
When asked what she would miss most about the UK, she said: ‘My dog Teddy and my husband Jeremy.
‘But I’m looking forward to surfing and seeing my distant cousin I’ve not seen for a long time and the Koalas and Kangaroos of course. I’m not sure about sleeping under the stars, I’m hoping she has a spare room.’
Phobia: Heights
Dream campmate: Ant and Dec or Myleene Klass
Martin Kemp
Martin, 64, is best known for being part of the band Spandau Ballet in the late 70s
Martin, 64, is best known for being part of the band Spandau Ballet in the late 70s, and his son Roman – who he shares with wife Shirlie Holliman – took part in the show in 2019.
Ahead of his jungle stint, Martin said: ‘I’ve had to cancel some jobs but when Roman was on I’m A Celebrity… I was addicted.
‘I watched it every day and enjoyed it so much. I felt it was now time in my life for an adventure.
‘I have been on this journey of DJing over the last five years, it has been non-stop and I thought it was time to give something back to myself.
‘I absolutely love the show, it is iconic TV, which I love being part of.’
Phobias: Rats and heights
Dream campmate: Robert de Niro or Al Pacino
Eddie Kadi
Comedian Eddie, 42, is another celebrity taking part this year – and he is no stranger to reality television, after starring in Strictly last year
Comedian Eddie, 42, is another celebrity taking part this year – and he is no stranger to reality television, after starring in Strictly last year.
But it seems to be that his family and friends that have been on the show are who have inspired him to take on the challenge.
Eddie said: ‘I have had a few friends who have done it like Oti Mabuse and Babatunde.
‘They have all come back with such great stories. You only live once and I said ‘yes’ immediately.
‘Raising a daughter is a beautiful thing and my daughter is extremely excited. It’s going to be a story for her every single day.
‘And if I were to be crowned “King of the Jungle”, my daughter would be the proudest daughter in the world.
‘But to prepare myself, I have been doing intermittent fasting to get used to it. Anything you consume is a bonus in there and I want to train my body.
‘That said, I am not too great on rice and beans. It takes me back to my university days. I like flavour, I don’t know how I will survive.
‘I have never camped outside before either and the closest thing I have come to this is a walk in Kew Gardens!
‘I have done a zip line, but no bungee jumping or sky diving. It’s going to be the first of many things.’
Phobia: All insects
Dream campmate: Jackie Chan
Jack Osbourne
TV personality Jack, 39, son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has previously starred in reality programme The Osbournes in the early 2000s, as well as Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie and Saving The Planet
TV personality Jack, 39, son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has previously starred in reality programme The Osbournes in the early 2000s, as well as Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie and Saving The Planet.
Ahead of going down under, he opened up about how he is going to struggle to be away from his loved ones.
Jack said: ‘It’s absolutely going to be hard leaving them behind. I have got lots of kids, my wife, and my family still in the wake of my dad passing.
‘It is going to be difficult, that is for sure.
‘It’s not the longest amount of time I’ve been away from them. I’ve gone on different trips filming Adrenaline Junkie for nearly two months without a phone, but I still had access to one and I was able to make calls home.
‘It’s going to be very difficult not speaking to my wife and kids. But yes, I do hope I can make my family proud.’
Phobia: Spiders
Dream campmate: Ricky Gervais
Aitch
Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is a rapper taking part in the series
Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is a rapper taking part in the series.
The artist is hoping to inspire younger viewers during his time on the ITV show after becoming the fourth person to land at Brisbane airport.
He said: ‘It’s already unheard of to have a rapper from North Manchester.’
He arrived down under wearing a full black and white Adidas tracksuit, insisting that he was in Australia on ‘tour’ as the contestants still cannot confirm they are going into the Jungle.
The Rain rapper told the Daily Mail: ‘I was gonna say that I’ll miss the rain in the UK but it’s raining here so nothing’s changed much.
‘I’ve been to Australia plenty of times, I love it over here. I don’t mind snakes, snake on toast.’
‘And so, if a rapper who goes on a side quest by going in the jungle and goes and wins it, well that will show you can do anything in life.
‘It would feel good and it would prove to younger people that if you put your mind to it, you can do what you want.’
Phobia: Nothing
Dream campmate: Snoop Dogg
Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson confirmed as I’m A Celeb’s late entries
Irish TV personality, Vogue Williams, and beloved Celebs Go Dating receptionist, Tom Read Wilson, have been confirmed as the late entries to this year’s I’m A Celeb.
Each year, two contestants enter a week later than the first batch of 10 celebrities and typically have to complete their own task before joining the rest of the camp.
Vogue, 40, who shares three children Theodore, seven, Gigi, five, and Otto, three, with Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, has become a household name in the UK.
Tom, 38, is set to be hugely popular with I’m A Celeb viewers and ‘a perfect companion for Vogue to enter the Jungle with,’ one TV insider told the Daily Mail.
Last year’s late entries were Love Island star Maura Higgins, and Reverend Richard Coles, who both lasted until the final five.
Vogue Williams, (pictured) and Tom Read Wilson have been confirmed as this year’s I’m A Celeb’s late entries
Tom, 38, is best known for starring in Celebs Go Dating as the receptionist/client co-ordinator, (pictured in September)
