The full line-up of I’m A Celebrity 2023 has been revealed, with politicians, influencers and daytime stars thrown into the nation’s most famous camp.
On Sunday, November 19, Ant and Dec will welcome the newest stars brave enough to tackle tough trials and terrifying challenges.
And this year’s show should be one of the best ever with twelve top names from the world of Westminster, Albert Square and even the Masterchef kitchen.
TONY BELLEW
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Tony is a boxer with several world titles Credits: Splash
Professional boxer Tony hung up his gloves in 2018, but is now ready to take on his toughest challenge yet in the jungle.
The Liverpool-born tough guy holds heavyweight, heavyweight and light heavyweight titles.
In recent years, he has worked as a sports pundit since retiring from fighting.
He also starred on the big screen with roles in the boxing films Creed and Creed II.
This isn’t Tony’s first reality TV venture either – last year he endured Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
JAMIE-LYNN SPEARS
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Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn is getting ready for I’m A Celeb
Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn is set to appear in the jungle – and spill all about her famous sibling.
Bosses are hoping the 32-year-old mother-of-two will open up about life with the pop megastar following their huge row in recent years.
It comes just weeks after the Toxic singer, 41, branded her a “total bitch” in her best-selling autobiography.
For 13 years, Britney lived under the strict supervision of her father.
NIGEL FARAGE
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Nigel Farage is close to signing on the dotted lineCredit: Getty
Former Brexit Party boss Nigel Farage is said to be in advanced talks with ITV show bosses.
The 59-year-old is forging a business that could be worth up to £1 million.
I’m A Celeb producers hope Farage will grab the same amount of headlines as disgraced former health secretary Matt Hancock who has emerged as a standout contestant.
A TV insider said: “Nigel has been at the top of the I’m A Celeb bosses wish list for years.
“They offered him a huge fee because they knew he would increase the viewership. Ant and Dec will love this signing.
“Nigel is the ultimate Marmite character and won’t hold back in camp discussions.
“It’s a real coup. The casting team nailed it. It looks like it’s going to be a brilliant series.”
NICK PICKARD
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Nick Pickard goes Down Under
Nick, 48, – who is known to millions as Hollyoaks’ long-suffering Tony Hutchinson – is in talks to leave the soap for Australia’s Gold Coast to join Ant and Dec’s reality powerhouse.
A TV source told The Sun: “Tony from Hollyoaks – as Nick will always be known as – is an absolute soap legend and a huge signing for I’m A Celeb.
“Soap stars always do brilliantly on the show because they come with a loyal following and are no more down-to-earth and lovable than Nick.
“He would be fantastic and make great TV if he makes the final cut.
“Of course Channel 4 recently moved Hollyoaks online so it comes at a good time for the soap as well, helping introduce Nick to that younger online audience through I’m A Celeb’s huge reach.”
JOSIE GIBSON
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This Morning host Josie Gibson penned the I’m A Celebrity quote Credit: josiegibson85/instagram
In July, The Sun revealed how This Morning presenter Josie, 38, had landed a great deal in the jungle.
An insider told ITV: “Josie is hugely popular with This Morning viewers and the producers were determined to get her.
“She is seen as the perfect person for the jungle as she is already such a familiar face on ITV and will bring her fan base with her.
“She’s incredibly down to earth and people at home seem to like her. Plus, they’re confident Josie will bring laughs to I’m A Celebrity, as she already does on This Morning, and is guaranteed to go down well with most of her jungle friends.”
Bristol-born Josie won Big Brother in 2010 but is now a staple of daytime TV after joining This Morning.
While she began hosting competitions, she became a part-time host in 2021, replacing Holly Willoughby at short notice.
FRED SIRIEIX
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Fred might get stuck into some rather different foodCredit: Getty
In September, The Sun told how 51-year-old TV buff Fred Sirieix swapped the world of fancy restaurants for munching on jungle creatures.
A TV insider said: “Show bosses hope it will be a hit with the ladies who watch it, which is part of the reason they targeted it.
“Everyone is very excited to be close to signing him.”
The lady on first dates boasts a six-pack thanks to boxing and would become the latest dude to show off his ripped body in the jungle rain.
But Fred said last year: “I don’t think I would do it, I’m a celebrity. I wouldn’t really like to eat a camel’s anus or something like that.
“I know I eat frogs, I’m French, but at least those frogs are cooked!”
FRANKIE DETTORI
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Horse racing legend Frankie Dettori recently retired and is primed for a spot in the jungle
Retired jockey Frankie, 52, is already ready for the racing season and is due to arrive in Brisbane in a few days.
A source exclusively revealed to The Sun: “Frankie is excited about the jungle but just worried about who’s going to do his hair while he’s there!”
Frankie — known for his “flying dismounts” after winning races — is also known for his style off the racetrack.
Over the years, the tiny Italian has sported a Peaky Blinders-style undercut and even tried out a pale blonde hairstyle.
NELLA ROSE
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Nella has almost 800k subscribers on her channel Credit: Getty
Nella (24) is the youngest contestant who appeared in this year’s series.
The queen of social media has a million followers on TikTok, almost 800,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel and 892,000 on Instagram.
Nella is originally from Belgium, but now lives in London.
Bosses are hoping to connect with millennial audiences and attract younger viewers to the series.
She previously hosted Catfish UK on MTV.
DANIELLE HAROLD
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Danielle Harold is a hot property in the industry after her heartbreaking performance in EastEndersCredit: Getty
We revealed in September that Danielle Harold was in talks to appear on I’m A Celebrity.
Fans were devastated when her character, Lola Pearce, passed away in May from a terminal brain tumor in a heartbreaking story.
The 31-year-old Eastenders actress received huge praise and won the gong for Performance in a Serial Drama at this year’s National Television Awards.
A TV source said: “Danielle is at the peak of her career and in demand after her heartwarming EastEnders storyline, but she has really caught the eye of ITV bosses to appear in the upcoming jungle series.
“In addition to being a talented actress with a huge fan base, Danielle has a fun personality with a wicked sense of humor, making her an ideal camp friend for the show.
SAM THOMPSON
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Bosses think his likeable personality will appeal to viewers in the jungle Credit: Rex
Former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson will also be heading to the camp.
He first joined the posh reality series in 2013 and now presents Towie’s Pete Wicks’ own Staying Relevant podcast.
The star has also fronted the official Love Island podcast, appeared in spin-off show Aftersun and won praise for her own Channel 4 documentary about her journey with ADHD.
His girlfriend Zara McDermott has just been kicked out of Strictly Come Dancing.
But sources insist the reality TV favourite’s personality will be a hit in the jungle and could make the pair quite the formidable duo.
Our source said: “Sam is a great signing as he has a huge fan base and a witty, self-deprecating personality.
“It will be difficult if Zara is still on Strictly because she will be too busy to go to the jungle to support him.
“While it might put a little strain on their relationship, it’s a big year for them.”
MARVIN HUMES
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Sources say bosses think Marvin is very attractive and could be the perfect addition to the jungle Credit: Getty
He rose to fame as part of X Factor boyband JLS, but now bosses think the Primetime TV host could be the perfect fit for the jungle.
Marvin, 38, and wife Rochelle Humes, 34, are best known for appearing on This Morning, but have also presented the BBC’s hit show The Hit List since 2019.
Executives also think the star is very attractive as a Jungle source said: “Marvin would be a brilliant signing.
“Not only is he known to X Factor fans and JLS fans, but the audience for The Hit List and This Morning spans from children to older viewers.
“And with Rochelle’s support, he has a ready-made fan base.
“He’ll have plenty of showbiz stories to tell from his 15 years in the spotlight.”
The source added: “The fact he’s remained a bit of a pin-up doesn’t hurt either, and bosses are hoping he’ll make use of the jungle shower!”
GRACE DENT
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Grace Dent will take part in I’m A Celeb this year despite harsh criticism of the show Credit: INSTAGRAM
MasterChef guest judge Grace Dent will be appearing on I’m A Celeb this year — despite once having less than glowing words about the show.
The TV food critic, 50, called the series “a childish venture into starvation, televised prison and animal cruelty, punctuated by adverts for £1 Icelandic curry”.
However, she seems to have changed her mind about the series and is now ready to make an appearance in the jungle herself.
An insider told The Sun: “Masterchef fans know Grace for her tired disparagement of the contestants’ food and disdain for anything less than stellar cooking.
“But she’ll eat humble pie in the jungle, subsist on rice and beans, and take part in the Bushtucker trials.”
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