Whos Veggie In I'm A Celeb 2026

So, the jungle campfire is crackling, the creepy crawlies are doing their rounds, and we’re all asking the same question: Who’s veggie in I’m A Celebrity this year? It’s the dilemma that hits us every November, right there with the first mince pie of the season. You’re settling in to watch celebs eat testicles, and suddenly you wonder, “Wait, does anyone on my screen actually choose to eat this stuff?”

The Great Bushtucker Trial of the Shopping Aisle

Let’s be honest, watching a campmate gag over a kangaroo anus is half the fun. But if you’ve ever stood in a supermarket, squinting at a label to check if pasta sauce is vegan, you get it. You want to know who your people are in that jungle.

Imagine being stuck in a house with friends who all order pepperoni pizza. You’re the one asking, “Does this have mozzarella?” That’s the energy the veggie campmates bring. They’re the quiet heroes, politely requesting a plate without the grub or asking if the rice pudding has accidental bone char.

For 2026, the rumour mill is already buzzing. We’ve got a few plant-based stars in the mix, and honestly, it’s about time. The days of a single sad lettuce leaf for the vegetarian campmate are long gone.

The Nugget-Test Strategy

You know how you can spot a vegetarian at a barbecue? They’re the one doing the “nugget test.” They pick up a round, breaded thing and say, “Is this chicken or Quorn?” That’s the exact energy our veggie campmates will bring. They’ll be poking a brown blob on a stick, asking Ant and Dec, “Is this a mushroom or a scorpion butt?”

One of the rumoured vegans this year is a former pop star who went plant-based after adopting a rescue dog. Seriously relatable. Another is a reality veteran who’s been meat-free since that one time she saw a documentary on Netflix. We’ve all been there, right? You watch five minutes of Seaspiracy and suddenly your Sunday roast feels deeply personal.

And let’s not forget the “flexitarian” campmates. You know the type: “I mostly eat plants, but if it’s a special occasion… or if I’m in a jungle.” They’ll be the ones who cave first for the protein, and we’ll love watching that moral struggle unfold between sips of tea.

Why Should You Care? (Besides the Obvious)

You care because I’m A Celebrity is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you live on tofu or T-bones; we all unite watching someone have a meltdown over a spider. The veggie angle adds a delicious layer of drama. Will they starve? Will they accidentally eat a worm? Will they start a heated debate about oat milk at the campfire?

Remember last year when that one campmate tried to make a vegan curry with river water and half a sweet potato? That’s the content we live for. It’s like watching your flatmate attempt to bake without eggs. You know it’s going to be a disaster, but you can’t look away.

Plus, it gives the rest of us at home a little permission slip. If a famous person can survive on beans and rice in a jungle, maybe we can try a Meatless Monday without crying. It’s inspirational, honestly.

The Snack Stash Wars

The real drama won’t come from the trials. It’ll come from the snack stash. Imagine being the only vegetarian in a camp where someone wins a box of prawn crackers. You’re stuck eating a plain rice cake while everyone else crunches away. That’s the kind of survival horror we can all get behind.

One campmate this year is reportedly a raw vegan. Oh, the chaos. She won’t even eat cooked rice. Ant and Dec will be handing her a plate of dirt and a wild garlic leaf, and she’ll say, “Thanks, this is very grounding.” Meanwhile, the other campmates are literally chewing on a goat’s foot. It’s pure television gold.

And the best part? You’ll find yourself Googling “easy vegan campfire recipes” halfway through the episode. Before you know it, you’re vegan-curious, all because a D-list celebrity ate a bean. That’s the power of the jungle.

So, Who’s the Veggie Icon of 2026?

While we can’t spill all the beans just yet (pun intended), keep an eye on the quiet ones. The ones who bring their own protein powder. The ones who ask very politely if the water is filtered. They are your champions. They are your spirit animal.

In a world of testicles and fish eyes, they’re holding the line for lentils. They’re showing us that you can be tough, funny, and slightly nauseated—all while sticking to your principles. So grab your plant-based milk, settle into the sofa, and cheers to the veggie campmates. They’re eating for all of us who forgot to pack a sandwich.

And if you’re not veggie? No worries. Just enjoy the spectacle. Because at the end of the day, whether you’re munching on a steak or a sweet potato, we’re all just hoping nobody has to eat a blended kangaroo penis. That’s the real universal truth.