I’m a Celebrity 2026 Line-Up Confirmed: Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page and Nine More Stars Head to the Jungle

admin · November 12, 2026 · 4 min read

An Australian jungle camp at dusk with wooden shelters and a campfire, illustrating the I'm a Celebrity 2026 series.

ITV has confirmed the full line-up for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 2026, with former England captain Wayne Rooney leading 11 stars into the Australian jungle. The new series begins on Monday, November 16, at 9 p.m. on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning as hosts.

ITV revealed the 11 campmates on Tuesday, November 10, ending weeks of speculation. The celebrities will swap home comforts for basic camp life, a diet of rice and beans, and the show’s infamous Bushtucker Trials.

Who Is in the I’m a Celebrity 2026 Line-Up?

The confirmed 2026 campmates are:

Wayne Rooney, football legend
Joanna Page, actor
Ricky Wilson, Kaiser Chiefs frontman
Chloe Burrows, TV personality and radio DJ
Ade Adepitan MBE, Paralympian and TV presenter
AJ Odudu, TV presenter
Sharky, content creator
Jack Skipper, comedian
Leomie Anderson, model and TV presenter
Claire Sweeney, actress and singer
Mariella Frostrup, broadcaster and journalist

Rooney Follows in His Wife Coleen’s Footsteps

Rooney is the biggest name in the line-up. The former Manchester United and England striker was photographed arriving at Brisbane Airport on November 9.

He follows his wife, Coleen Rooney, who finished runner-up in the 2024 series behind winner Danny Jones. Rooney, now a football pundit, has said he is a longtime fan of the show and that seeing how much Coleen enjoyed her time in the jungle partly inspired him to sign up.

A First for the Jungle

Ade Adepitan, the Paralympic wheelchair basketball medallist turned broadcaster, has said he will be the first wheelchair user to take part — a milestone for a series that has run for more than two decades.

One Notable Absence

Leigh Francis, the comedian behind Keith Lemon, was widely reported to be joining the camp, but he was not among the 11 names ITV confirmed. The Sun had tipped him as one of 12 stars signed, but he does not appear in the show’s press materials.

Why This Matters

I’m a Celebrity remains one of ITV’s biggest entertainment formats, and the 2026 cast mixes sport, soap, music, comedy and social media. Rooney’s participation gives the series its highest-profile football name since his wife’s run last year, and his global profile gives this year’s cast a strong international draw.

Reality TV has kept the celebrity news cycle busy: Kylie Jenner is facing a fourth employee lawsuit, and the entertainment world said goodbye this week to Irma P. Hall, the Soul Food star who died at 91.

Latest Developments

The campmates have already begun arriving in Australia ahead of Monday’s launch, and ITV has announced a pre-series special, I’m A Celebrity: How To Survive The Jungle, presented by Ant and Dec. No further arrivals have been confirmed so far.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does I’m a Celebrity 2026 start?
Monday, November 16, 2026, at 9 p.m. on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.

Who is in the I’m a Celebrity 2026 line-up?
Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page, Ricky Wilson, Chloe Burrows, Ade Adepitan, AJ Odudu, Sharky, Jack Skipper, Leomie Anderson, Claire Sweeney and Mariella Frostrup.

Who hosts I’m a Celebrity 2026?
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return to present the show live every night from Australia.

Is Leigh Francis in I’m a Celebrity 2026?
No. Although The Sun reported him as part of the cast, he was not among the 11 campmates ITV officially confirmed.

With the launch four days away, viewers will find out on Monday night how Rooney and his fellow campmates cope with camp life — and who faces the first Bushtucker Trial.