I'm a Celebrity 2026 rumoured cast: Who could star in the line-up?

The countdown to I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here is officially on as ITV has confirmed the reality series will return next month.

In a newly-released promo, ITV has teased an all-new camp of celebrities, but which brave stars will be travelling down under, and what surprises will lie in store for them this year?

Although several names have been rumoured to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity 2026 so far, ITV has not confirmed any names, noting that: "Any names suggested for I'm A Celebrity are just speculation."

With plenty of speculation at the moment, we have pulled together which famous faces could appear in the jungle. Read on to find out more.

• Shamarke 'Sharky' Mohamud
• Jesy Nelson
• AJ Odudu
• Ade Adepitan
• Chloe Burrows
• Ricky Wilson
• Jesy Nelson
• Wayne Rooney
• Joanna Page
• Su-Elise Nash
• Nadiya Bychkova
• Christopher Dean

Scroll on to learn more about each rumoured celebrity.

Shamarke 'Sharky' Mohamud

Age: 30

Job: Content creator

Instagram: @ohnosharky

Shamarke Mohamud, best known for his social media name Sharky, is a YouTuber and content creator who gained widespread notoriety for his footballer related videos on YouTube.

In 2019, he joined the YouTube collective Beta Squad, which features King Kenny and Niko Omilana, both of whom have taken part in The Celebrity Traitors.

Jesy Nelson

Age: 35

Job: Singer

Instagram: @jesynelson

Jesy Nelson is singer best known for being a member of Little Mix. She rose to fame as a member of the girl group who won The X Factor in 2011. As part of the band, Nelson achieved 17 top 10 singles and five number one singles.

In 2019, the singer presented the BBC Three documentary Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out in 2019, where she opened up about the impact of online trolling.

A year later, Jesy decided to go solo, revealing that being in Little Mix had taken a toll on her mental health. In 2021, she released her first solo single, Boyz.

Last year, Prime Video announced an intimate documentary on pregnancy and life after Little Mix, with Nelson hat the helm, which was nominated for authored documentary at the 2026 National Television Awards.

AJ Odudu

Age: 38

Job: TV presenter

Instagram: @ajodudu

AJ Odudu is a TV presenter and is currently the co-host of ITV's Big Brother alongside Will Best.

She rose to fame on Big Brother's Bit on the Side in 2013 and has also presented Married At First Sight: Afters and M&S: Dress the Nation.

In 2021, Odudu took part in Strictly Come Dancing. She danced with Kai Widdrington, but was forced to withdraw from the competition a day before the final due to injury.

A source said: "Once AJ’s Big Brother working dates were secured, she put herself into the frame for I’m A Celebrity. She’s had early conversations about taking part and has made it clear she can absolutely make the dates they need her to."

Ade Adepitan

Age: 53

Job: TV presenter

Instagram: @adeadepitan

Ade Adepitan is a television presenter and wheelchair basketball player who regularly presents coverage of the Paralympic Games.

He is also an accomplished wheelchair basketball player and was a member of the Great Britain team that won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

If Adepitan were to join the cast, he would be the first contestant to use a wheelchair on the show. He contracted polio as an infant, which caused damage to his legs that required him to use a wheelchair.

A source claimed: "Producers are currently looking at ways to adapt the camp to make it work for Ade. They think his infectious ­larger-than-life personality would make him a perfect campmate for the new series."

Chloe Burrows

Age: 30

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @chloeburrows

Chloe Burrows is a TV personality and radio presenter who rose to fame as a contestant on Love Island in 2021.

She finished in second place with Toby Aromolaran, but they split in October 2022 after dating for 13 months.

As well as appearing on TV shows such as Netflix's Inside, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Burrows hosts the KISS Breakfast radio show alongside Tyler West and the Chloe vs The World podcast.

A source said: "Chloe is in advanced talks and they love her. She was hugely popular in Love Island. She made it clear she’d love a chance to go to Australia to be on the show."

Ricky Wilson

Age: 48

Job: Singer

Instagram: @rickontour

Ricky Wilson is a singer who is best known for being the lead singer of Kaiser Chiefs.

While he's best known for fronting the indie band, whose hits include Ruby, I Predict a Riot and Oh My God, he has also appeared on TV as a coach on The Voice UK and, more recently, the BBC's Extraordinary Portraits.

An insider said: "I’m A Celeb bosses have been trying to sign Ricky up for years, but he’s always politely declined. Now he’s finally given in. Bosses are overjoyed and think he will be a great addition to the camp.”

Wayne Rooney

Age: 40

Job: Retired football player

Instagram: @waynerooney

Wayne Rooney is a retired professional footballer player who was the captain of Manchester United and England.

Widely regarded as the one of the best football players of his generation, Rooney played for Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United and Derby County. He was also earned 120 caps for England.

After retiring from the sport, Rooney went into management for Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle.

He now works as a TV pundit and recently appeared in fly-on-the-wall show The Real Rooneys alongside his wife, Coleen, who took part in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2024.

Joanna Page

Age: 49

Job: Actress

Instagram: @iamjoannapage

Welsh actress Joanna Page rose to fame as one of the titular characters of the BBC show Gavin & Stacey.

She also had a notable role in the 2003 film Love Actually as Judy, forming a relationship with Martin Freeman's character, John.

Joanna has also featured in Doctor Who, Doc Martin and Nativity 2. More recently she has done presenting work for BBC One's consumer series Shop Well for Less and The Pet Show on ITV with Dermot O'Leary, as well as appearing as the winning contestant on Taskmaster and a panellist on the ITV talk show Loose Women from 2023.

A source claimed that Page is in "advanced stages of talks" for the programme and "all the signs are looking positive".

Su-Elise Nash

Age: 45

Job: Singer

Instagram: @su_elise

Su-Elise Nash is a singer who rose to fame in the girl group Mis-Teeq, alongside Sabrina Washington and Alesha Dixon.

The band were active from 1999 to 2005 before they announced in 2026 that they would be reforming for a comeback performance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lickin' on Both Sides.

After she left the band, Su-Elise opened her own performing arts school and also launched her own solo career.

Su-Elise would be following in the footsteps of bandmate Sabrina, who took part in the series in 2009.

Nadiya Bychkova

Age: 36

Job: Professional dancer

Instagram: @nadiyabychkova

Nadiya Bychkova is a professional dancer who is best known for being part of the professionals line-up on Strictly Come Dancing.

She joined the line-up in 2017 but after nine years on the programme, it was announced that Nadiya would not be returning for the 2026 season.

After starting dancing aged 4, Nadiya went on to win several national dance championships and was even declared the World Champion in 10 Dance (a competition judging 10 styles of ballroom and latin) in 2014 and 2015.

An insider claimed: "Nadiya has always been on the radar but has been unable to take part because of her commitment to Strictly. Now she’s a free agent, the offers have been coming in thick and fast.

"She’s had a number of chats about doing the jungle. Bosses are so impressed with her, it’s even been suggested she turns down other shows."

Christopher Dean

Age: 67

Job: Ice dancer

Christopher Dean is an ice dancer who, alongside skating partner Jayne Torvill, is considered amongst the greatest ice dancers of all time.

The pair won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics and a bronze at the 1994 Winter Olympics. They were also four-time world and European champions and seven-time British champions.

From 2006 to 2023, Dean appeared as a judge on ITV's Dancing on Ice alongside Torvill.

A source claimed: "He’s always been adamant the jungle isn’t for him. When bosses came knocking this year, he saw it in a different light. He’s recently retired and is looking for a new challenge."

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! returns this November on ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player.

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