I'm a Celebrity officially confirms 2026 cast with first-look in camp outfits – as stars break silence

It's the moment I'm a Celebrity... fans have been waiting for - the 2026 line-up is officially here. A fresh batch of famous faces are set to head Down Under to the jungle for three weeks of camp life and Bushtucker Trials.

Last year's show saw YouTuber AngryGinge crowned the winner, beating the likes of Tom Read Wilson, Shona McGarty, Aitch, Lisa Riley and Jack Osbourne.

Among this year's stacked cast is football legend Wayne Rooney, radio host and former Love Island star Chloe Burrows, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, and Gavin and Stacey icon Joanna Page.

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They will be joined by former Paralympian Ade Adepitan, Big Brother host AJ Odudu, content creator Sharky, and comedian Jack Skipper.

Completing this year's lineup are model and TV host Leomie Anderson, ex-Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup.

Ant and Dec will return to hosting duties for this season, with the celebrity contestants each hoping to be crowned King or Queen of the jungle.

I'm a Celebrity... 2026 will premiere at 9pm on Monday, November 16 on ITV1 and ITVX. C

Ahead of entering the jungle, Chloe said she is scared of "absolutely everything, but heights is my worst fear". She added: "If I ever get in an open glass lift, I shut my eyes. I am terrified!"

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Meanwhile, Love Actually and Nativity! 2 actor Joanna admitted: "I am very scared of spiders. I’m also worried I won’t make any friends in camp. It’s like the first day of a new school or starting a new job!"

Brookside's Claire revealed: "Maggots. I am terrified! I remember as a kid my dad was a fisherman and there was a punnet of maggots in the fridge. For some reason, I remember putting my hand in the punnet and I can’t even look at them now. It freaks me out."

Ade and AJ both had a similar thought when asked to tell producers what they were scared of, keeping their answers close to their chest.

"I'm not telling anybody what I’m scared of, because then they will heap it on me! But how many people do you know who love snakes or eating dodgy pigs' testicles," TV presenter Ade said.

AJ added: "Beforehand I thought, ‘Don’t tell them your biggest fears’. But I’m too honest! I’ve confessed everything. I’m scared of heights, water, and I don’t like creepy crawlies, rats and reptiles. Literally, the only thing I will be OK with is the eating trials!"

I'm a Celebrity 2026 begins on Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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