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Wayne Rooney Among Eleven Famous Faces Heading to Australian Jungle for Reality Series

The long-running ITV television programme returns for its 26th series with a fresh roster of participating figures from sport, television, music, and digital media.

By Meesha Belrose · Published · 3 min read
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The brief

The long-running ITV television programme returns for its 26th series with a fresh roster of participating figures from sport, television, music, and digital media.

The story

A group of eleven notable figures will travel to Australia to participate in the upcoming 26th series of the reality television programme I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, according to BBC News. The contestants are scheduled to enter the jungle camp on Monday.

Among the confirmed participants is former England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney. According to BBC News, Rooney stated that he aims to improve upon the performance of his wife, Coleen Rooney, who finished as the runner-up in the 2024 edition of the programme.

The roster features several other prominent names from the entertainment and sports sectors, including Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page, Kaiser Chiefs lead singer Ricky Wilson, and actress Claire Sweeney. Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, television presenter AJ Odudu, and comedian Jack Skipper are also included in the line-up.

A closer look

Additional participants travelling to the Australian camp comprise Paralympian and documentary maker Ade Adepitan, who will be the first wheelchair user to take part in the series history. Model and television co-host Leomie Anderson, Love Island finalist and radio presenter Chloe Burrows, and digital content creator Sharky complete the roster.

Presenters Ant and Dec are set to return to host the opening episode of the programme, which broadcasts on Monday, 16 November, as the series marks its 26th year on air.

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