I'M A CELEBRITY returns to our screens this weekend with a movie length episode as some famous faces are given their first trial.
Ant and Dec will welcome the latest stars brave enough to tackle stomach-churning bushtucker trials and terrifying challenges on Sunday November 19.
In the mix are X Factor boy band star Marvin Humes, controversial politician Nigel Farage and This Morning favourite Josie Gibson.
Fans will watch on as Nella Rose, Nigel and Josie are tasked with a set of huge challenges in order to win time for their fellow campmates.
The trio are going to be stranded in the Australian outback.
I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! launches this Sunday at 9pm on ITV1 & ITVX.
Read our I'm A Celebrity live blog below for the latest news and updates…
- By Louis Allwood
Nella Rose the social media queen
Nella, 24, is the youngest contestant to appear in this year's series.
The social media queen has a million followers on TikTok, almost 800,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel and 892,000 on Instagram.
Nella is originally from Belgium but is now based in London.
Bosses are hoping she will connect with millenial audiences and pull in younger viewers to the show.
She has previously hosted Catfish UK on MTV.
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Frankie has one big concern
Retired jockey Frankie, 52, is already down under for racing season, and is set to arrive in Brisbane within days.
A source exclusively revealed to The Sun: “Frankie is excited for the jungle but is just worried about who will do his hair while he is there!”
Frankie — known for his “flying dismounts” after race wins — is also famed for his style off the racecourse.
Over the years, the diminutive Italian has sported a Peaky Blinders-style undercut and even tried a bleach blond buzz cut.
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Fred set to cook up a storm in the jungle
In September The Sun told how telly foodie Fred Sirieix, 51, was swapping the fancy restaurant world for chowing down on jungle critters.
A TV insider said: “Show bosses hope he’ll be a hit with the ladies watching, which is part of the reason they’ve targeted him.
“Everyone’s really excited that they’re close to signing him up.”
The First Dates maître d’ boasts a six-pack thanks to boxing and would become the latest hunk to show off his ripped body in the jungle shower.
But Fred said last year: “I don’t think I’d do I’m a Celebrity. I wouldn’t be too keen on eating a camel’s anus or something like that.
“I know I eat frogs, I’m French, but at least those frogs are cooked!”
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Josie Gibson will step into the jungle
Back in July, The Sun revealed how This Morning anchor Josie, 38, had bagged a bumper jungle deal.
An ITV insider said: “Josie is hugely popular with This Morning viewers and producers were determined to get her.
“She is seen as the perfect person for the jungle as she’s already such a familiar face on ITV and will bring her fanbase with her.
“She’s incredibly down-to-earth and seems to strike a chord with people at home. Plus they’re confident Josie will bring the laughs to I’m A Celebrity, as she already does on This Morning, and is guaranteed to get on with most of the jungle campmates."
Bristol-born Josie won Big Brother 2010 but is now a staple of daytime telly after joining This Morning.
While she began hosting the competitions, in 2021, she became a part-time presenter, filling in at short notice for Holly Willoughby.
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When does I’m A Celebrity return?
I’m A Celeb is back Sunday.
The hit ITV reality show is back with 12 new celebs.
The first episode will see Ant and Dec welcome the new campmates to Australia, with the first episode airing at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
- By Louis Allwood
Who won I’m A Celebrity 2022?
On November 27, 2022, Former England footballer Jill Scott won I’m a Celebrity 2022.
The star won over the public as soon as she entered the jungle with her humour and her immense bravery during her Bushtucker trials.
She became a household name after England won the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2022.
Following her I’m A Celeb win, Jill said: “When I first stepped into the jungle and looked around at all of the celebrities, no way am I getting anywhere near that final.
“To be part of the final three with Owen and Matt… God, it just means the world, it really does.”
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Nick Pickard will take on the challenge
Nick, 48, – who is known to millions as Hollyoaks’ long suffering Tony Hutchinson – is leaving soapland behind for Australia’s Gold Coast to join Ant and Dec's reality juggernaut.
A TV source told The Sun: “Tony from Hollyoaks – as Nick will always happily 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 they don’t come more down-to-earth and likeable than Nick.
“Of course Hollyoaks was recently moved online by Channel 4 so it comes at a helpful time for the soap too, helping introduce that younger online audience to Nick via I’m A Celeb’s huge reach.”
- By Louis Allwood
Nigel Farage will be taking on the trials
Former Brexit Party chief, Nigel Farage is this year's big political appointment.
I'm A Celeb producers hope Farage will grab the same amount of headlines as shamed ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock who turned out to be a stand-out contestant.
A TV insider said: “Nigel has been at the top of the wish-list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years.
“They’ve offered him a huge fee as they know he’ll drive up viewing figures. Ant and Dec will love this signing.
“Nigel’s the ultimate Marmite character and won’t hold back in camp discussions.
“It’s a real coup. The casting team has nailed it. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant series.”
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Jamie-Lynn Spears
Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn will appear in the jungle and is set to spill the beans on her famous sibling.
Bosses are hoping the 32-year-old mum of two will tell all about life with the pop megastar after their huge spat in recent years.
It comes just weeks after the Toxic singer, 41, branded her a "total b****" in her bestselling autobiography.
Britney had lived under a strict conservatorship controlled by her father for 13 years.
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Meet the campmates: Tony Bellew
Professional boxer Tony hung up his gloves in 2018, but now he'll take on his toughest challenge yet… in the jungle.
The Liverpool born tough guy has Crusierweight, Heavyweight, and Light-Heavyweight titles to his name.
In recent years he has worked as a pundit for the sport since retiring from fighting.
He has also starred on the big screen with roles in boxing flicks Creed and Creed II.
- By Louis Allwood
Twelve top names set to enter the jungle
This year's show is set to be one of the best yet with twelve top names from the worlds of Westminster, Albert Square and even the MasterChef kitchen.
The famous dozen will soon be diving into camp life and the new set up is like nothing that has come before.
First look pictures at this year's camp have revealed there is even a temple on site complete with spider monument and circular altar.
- By Louis Allwood
I'm A Celeb returns
I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! cast have been seen in their jungle gear for the first time.
The show launches on Sunday November 19.
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