I'm a Celebrity 2026 line up: every rumoured campmate so far

Every star rumoured for I'm a Celebrity 2026, from Joanna Page and Ade Adepitan to Jesy Nelson and Wayne Rooney, plus when ITV confirms the line up.

Updated 14 October 2026

ITV hasn't confirmed a single campmate for series 26 yet. Its official line is that "any names suggested for I'm A Celebrity are just speculation" (Yahoo News), and the full line up is usually confirmed just a few days before launch (Rayo). That points to an announcement in the week before the expected start on Monday 16 November.

Until then, here's everyone who has been linked with a trip to the jungle, and how strong the rumours are.

The names most strongly linked

  • Joanna Page. The Gavin and Stacey star is reported to be in advanced talks, with a source telling The Sun that "all the signs are looking positive" (The Independent).
  • Ade Adepitan. The Paralympian and presenter is said to be in advanced negotiations and would be the first wheelchair user to take part (Capital FM).
  • Jesy Nelson. The former Little Mix singer is reportedly at a "very promising stage" in talks (Capital FM).
  • Chloe Burrows. The Love Island star and KISS Breakfast host is said to be in advanced talks, with reports that bosses "love her" (Rayo).
  • Ricky Wilson. The Kaiser Chiefs frontman has reportedly been "snapped up" after years of turning the show down (TV Guide).

Also in the conversation

  • Su-Elise Nash, who would follow her Mis-Teeq bandmate Sabrina Washington into camp (Rayo).
  • Christopher Dean, the Olympic ice skating legend, after Dancing on Ice was cancelled this year (The Independent).
  • Wayne Rooney, who could follow Coleen into the jungle after her 2024 series (Capital FM).
  • AJ Odudu, the Big Brother host, who has reportedly told ITV she's "keen as mustard" (Capital FM).
  • Nadiya Bychkova, Ben Stokes, Perri Kiely and Olivia Attwood, who all feature in the wider rumour mill. Olivia went in back in 2022 but left after a day (The Independent).
  • Princess and Junior Andre, whose parents famously met in the jungle (Digital Spy).
  • Jeremy Clarkson, reportedly at the top of ITV's dream list, which is not the same as signed up (Mirror).

How much to trust the rumours

Some of these names will be right and some won't. Every year a few heavily tipped stars never appear, and at least one campmate arrives as a genuine surprise. Treat the list as a guide to the mood of the series rather than a finished cast.

What we can say is that the rumoured group has a strong mix of national treasures, sport and pop, which is usually a good recipe for a close vote. For an early look at who fits the winning mould, read our I'm a Celebrity 2026 predictions.

Get your league ready

The big calls in a Sofa Picks league, like who will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle and who leaves first, open as soon as ITV confirms the line up. You can start your I'm a Celebrity league now and share the link in the family chat, so everyone is ready to pick the moment the cast is announced.

We'll update this page as new names are reported and confirmed.