by As the end of the year approaches, another batch of stars are set to join the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle.
The ITV reality show has been on air since 2000, and winners have included Tony Blackburn, Stacey Solomon, Jill Scott and last year’s winner Sam Thompson.
In recent years, I am a Famous person The signing of two controversial politicians: former health secretary Matt Hancock in 2022 and Nigel Farage in 2023 has been highly contested, which seemed to have caused a decline in ratings.
Right now, it looks like there’s no one as controversial as the bosses waiting in the wings; in recent weeks, reports have surfaced of stars who may be in danger in the Australian jungle.
Below is a summary of the nine stars who could be on this year’s series.
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Coleen Rooney is said to have signed up to be in this year’s series. The wife of former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is said to have secured the biggest deal in the show’s history, surpassing Farage and presenter Noel Edmonds’ fee of more than £1.5m. “I’m a Celeb Bosses have pulled off a huge coup with Coleen heading to the jungle this year and the team are delighted to have her on board,” said a source. The Sun. “Coleen has a huge fan following and won high praise for her famous handling of the Wagatha Christie case. She’s excited to show fans another side and prove she can live without her creature comforts.”
Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist could be this year’s football star – following in the footsteps of Harry Redknapp, Ian Wright and winner Jill Scott. The former Rangers player, who played for Scotland, is best known for his commentary on ITV – but it looks like he could be heading into the jungle two years after giving support. Someone inside said The Sun: “Ally has such a huge following thanks to his years of commentary and music, as well as his long tenure on Sports Question. It would be great for the jungle – as his wife and children have been telling him forever – so everyone is very hopeful that this will be the year.”
Tulisa Contostavlos
One of the biggest rumors this year is N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, who was also once a judge on The X Factor. An insider suggested The Sun that Contostavlos’ booking was inspired by N-Dubz’s recent tour, which “introduced her to a younger generation, especially through platforms like TikTok”. They added: “Tulisa’s diverse career makes her a strong competitor I am a Famous person because she appeals to a wide audience. ITV is particularly excited about its new 16- to 24-year-old fans, and hopes to close the deal soon.”
Jane Moore
The second one Free WomenJanet Moore, who first appeared on the ITV panel in 1999, stars Janet Street-Porter, Frankie Bridge and Charlene White who have been regulars since 2013. be happy to go into the jungle after a 20 year split from her husband.
The Reverend Richard Coles
Reverend Richard Coles, media personality and former vicar, who was once a member of the band The Communards, – according to The Sun – to be a campmate this year I am a Famous person. A source said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of stories to tell from his wild life as an eighties pop star to performing on Strictly Come Dancing and his subsequent life as a man of the cloth.” Earlier this year, Coles described his time Strictly something “brutal” amid a behind-the-scenes scandal.
Dean McCullough
BBC Radio 1 Northern Ireland DJ Dean McCullough has reportedly been confirmed to be on this year’s series. He began presenting for the station in 2020, standing in for Clara Amfo, and in September 2022, replaced Scott Mills and Chris Stark, alongside Vicky Hawkesworth, as hosts of the Radio 1 evening show.
Alan Halsall
Coronation Street Star Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, won I am a Famous person upcoming events in 2023. He was said to be part of the team but was said to have been forced to withdraw after suffering a knee injury; the photo he shared of himself from his hospital bed basically ruled it out. It is likely, therefore, that Halsall has been drafted in for the new series.
GK Barry
There are two Free Women stars are being cut to participate I am a Famous person this year – and one attendee was successful after she reportedly withdrew from taking part Strictly Come Dancing because of the rehearsal room scandal that hit the BBC show earlier this year. GK Barry – real name Grace Keeling – would be a hit with the youngsters considering she had a huge following on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
Olivia Atwood
Love Island star Olivia Atwood may be able to re-enter the jungle after pulling out of the competition in 2022 after just one day. Atwood left the series “as a precaution” to “do some medical check-ups” and, when asked if she would appear the following year, declined herself due to scheduling conflicts. Atwood, however, could keep this winter free to complete her shift in the jungle.
Tommy Fury
One star who is sure to be at the top of the producers’ wish list is Tommy Fury. The former Island of Love The star and boxer, who recently split from his fiancee Molly Mae Hague, has just released a memoir which he will no doubt be trying to promote before Christmas. Fury has now fanned the flames of speculation after questioning what could have happened I am a Famous person participation on Heart Radio.
Asked if he will attend, he said: “Listen, there are a lot of things in my life that are like a rollercoaster in a moment. There are so many things I could do. You know, could he be doing this? Could he be doing that? I don’t know what I’m doing this evening. I mean, I literally only take an hour at a time, so I don’t know. There are a lot of things going on in my life right now. So, I’m not sure about anything.”
An ITV spokesperson said The Independent: “Any suggested names for I’m A Celebrity…Get Outta Here! they are just speculation.”
