The spin-off, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first aired 2023 and saw a string of stars head to South Africa to take part in the iconic gruesome Bushtucker Trials.
ITV has confirmed the series two line-up for I’m A Celebrity All Stars, with twelve familiar faces returning to battle it out for the title of King or Queen of the jungle.
The spin-off, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first aired 2023 and saw a string of stars head to South Africa to take part in the iconic gruesome Bushtucker Trials. Myleene Klass was crowned winner, followed by Jordan Banjo in second place, and Fatima Whitbread in third.
Former King of the Jungle, Harry Redknapp is taking another crack at the jungle, eight years after he won the show. He’s expected to be one of the favourites to win again due to his popularity with viewers. Harry told viewers: “King Harry is back!”
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Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt is also heading back to the show. A decade after being crowned winner, she said of her return: “I’m not sure about smashing the trials, but I’d give them my best shot. But as I’ve gotten older my fear levels have gone up. I can’t even get on rollercoasters now.”
Beverley Callard – who recently revealed her breast cancer diagnosis – is making a return. A source said: “Beverley’s first taste of I’m A Celebrity was in a cold, wet castle in Wales and it was a tough experience – although she loved making so many new friends.” She said in the promo video: “I’m 68-years-old, but believe me, I’m ready for battle!”
The iconic Gemma Collins is heading back to I’m A Celeb in an attempt to redeem herself after quitting her last stint only three days in. The Towie legend claimed she had malaria and had a panic attack before being flown out of the camp, but later said she wanted to give it another go. “Everything would be different a second time,” she said. “I’d be like Lara Croft and Angelina Jolie rolled into one, and I’d do the tasks. I’m not scared of nothing.”
Jimmy Bullard is also looking to redeem himself on the show. He was voted off first the last time he was on it, and is hoping to survive longer this time around. A source said: “Jimmy had a brilliant time in the original series he took part in and it really opened the door to his broadcasting career.
“He was voted off first last time and he felt he had a lot more to give. Now he’s got the chance to get stuck in again, although he’s a bit older so he is worried he might find it harder to rough it. His banter is still on form though. Producers are hopeful he’ll have a bromance with Harry Redknapp.” Speaking in the promo video, Jimmy said: “I’m sat here in South Africa, how do I feel? Scared.”
Comedian Seann Walsh was first on the series in 2022 and managed to finish in fifth place. Throughout the show, he was able to redeem himself in the public eye after causing scandal on Strictly Come Dancing by kissing his married dance partner, Katya Jones.
Speaking to The Sun, a TV source said: “When he went into the jungle in 2022 he very much did it in the hope of redeeming himself in the eyes of the viewing public. Which was no mean feat given he’d been branded an aggressive gaslighter as a result of his fling with Katya and his treatment of his girlfriend.
“Yet he managed to emerge as one of the more popular campmates and actually finished in a respectable fifth place in the contest.”
Former boxing champ David Haye is going back to the jungle. A source said: “David was delighted to get the call from ITV. As viewers know, no chats are off-limits around the campfire, so they can expect to see David grilled over his quirky relationships.”
Speaking in the promo video, David said: “I got a bronze medal. I came third.” He added: “This feels like a little more dangerous.”
Emmerdale and Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas was last on the show in 2016 and was named Mr Bushtucker Trial for taking on the most challenges.
A source said: “This will be a glorious return for Adam as he established himself as a true fan favourite through his series in camp and then on the spin-off show.” He said he’s feeling “more pressure” this time.
Olympian Sir Mo Farah is also set to return to I’m A Celeb. A source said: “Mo is very competitive so is definitely out to win this time round. He’s excited to experience a different side of I’m A Celeb as obviously the castle series were dramatically different to Oz. The sunny camps bring with them new problems, but he’s feeling excited for the challenge.” He said in his promo video: “I finished fifth. I’m not used to finishing fifth. Maybe that’s why I’m back?”
Pussycat Doll and former Strictly star Ashley Roberts was a runner-up when she was last on the show. A source said: “Ashley had some iconic moments soaping up in the outback waterfall.
“Stripping back down to her swimwear on TV again netted Myleene some very lucrative deals after the show, and it’s sure to do the same for Ashley.” Ashley said: “This time around, it’s gonna be harder, tougher, dirtier.”
Pop star Sinitta is heading back to the jungle too. Aged 61, she would be one of the older contestants around the campfire, and fans will no doubt be hoping she’ll be sharing lots of anecdotes about her time in the limelight. Sinitta said: “15 years since I was last in the jungle. It’s easier the second time. Harder?! It’s harder?”
Craig Charles was reportedly “robbed” of the I’m A Celeb experience in 2014, after he had to leave the Jungle when his brother had a heart attack.
A source said: “He was robbed of the experience by the family tragedy, although his campmates and the production team all understood why he wanted to leave and head home to be with his loved ones.”
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