Who's On I'm A Celebrity This Year

Ah, the jungle is calling again. Every year, we willingly watch famous people eat kangaroo testicles and sleep in hammocks, and this year is no different. The new lineup for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has landed, and it’s a glorious dumpster fire of D-list royalty, reality TV villains, and one person you swear you’ve seen in a supermarket. Let’s dig into the cast, because who needs a therapist when you have celebrities arguing over rice and beans?

The ‘Where Have I Seen Them?’ Contingent

First up is Naga Munchetty, the BBC Breakfast presenter who probably thought she was just going to a bush craft meeting. She’s got the energy of a woman who once faced down a politician and a malfunctioning autocue, so the biggest danger is a spider judging her morning outfit. Expect her to organize the campfire like a last-minute production meeting.

Then there’s Danny Jones from McFly. Yes, McFly. The band that was massive in 2005 and now has a cult following of nostalgic millennials. Danny is likely to be the camp’s resident guitar player, strumming “Obviously” while everyone else is trying to catch a rat. He’ll probably win just because 35-year-old women will vote for him out of pure childhood loyalty.

The Villain We All Love to Hate

Brace yourselves for Tulisa. The ex-N-Dubz star and X Factor judge has the kind of chaotic energy that makes producers weep with joy. She once walked off a plane wearing a full fur coat and sunglasses at midnight, so she’s not exactly built for jungle humidity. My theory? She’ll either win because she’s brilliantly unhinged or quit on day three because she misses her vape. Either way, enjoy the show.

Also joining the chaos is Dean McCullough, a radio presenter known for his sharp tongue. He looks like he’d argue about the best way to cut a pineapple for thirty minutes. That’s exactly the kind of person you want trapped in a camp with limited food. Expect fireworks (and possibly a mild riot) over the washing-up rota.

The ‘Oh, They’re Still Alive?’ Category

Maura Higgins is here to give you what you didn’t know you needed: an Irish love islander with a permanent side-eye and a fear of literally everything that moves. She’s the type to scream at a leaf and then blame it for “bad vibes.” I absolutely adore her. She might actually be the first person to successfully compliment a spider into submission.

Then we have Reverend Richard Coles. Yes, the former pop star turned vicar. The man was in The Communards and then became a man of God, which is the most British career pivot since someone became a cheese farmer after selling insurance. Richard will probably bless the campfire, offer sage advice, and survive solely on a diet of malted biscuits and divine grace.

The Athletes and the One You’ve Never Heard Of

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington is in the jungle, and I’m genuinely worried for the water-based trials. She’s an absolute legend in the pool, but on land, she’s just a lovely woman who might accidentally hypnotize a crocodile with her sheer niceness. Also, former footy player Barry McGuigan is apparently there. I have to admit, I thought he was a boxer from the 80s who now sells dodgy shampoo. Turns out he’s a boxer who is still alive and very enthusiastic. Good for him.

And then there’s Oti Mabuse, the dancing queen from Strictly. She has the core strength of a Greek god and the smile of someone who has never lost a dance-off. Just try watching her tackle a hell hole of cockroaches without looking impossibly graceful. Impossible.

The Wildcard That Nobody Predicted

This year’s true shocker is Larry Lamb. Yes, the actor who played Archie Mitchell in EastEnders and the dad in Gavin & Stacey. He is 77 years old and presumably came to the jungle accidentally while looking for a quiet retirement home. Larry will spend the entire time sighing, looking at the camera, and muttering, “I’m too old for this.” He’s also a surprising champion of eating bugs, because men of that generation are simply built different.

Honestly, the whole lineup feels like a fever dream. You’ve got a vicar, a McFly member, a Love Island queen, a grumpy soap star, and a woman who once argued with Piers Morgan. What could possibly go wrong?

The Verdict: Who Will Survive?

Predictions are useless, but I’ll make them anyway. Tulisa will probably have a meltdown that becomes a classic meme. Oti will win every physical trial by sheer dance-based agility. And Reverend Richard Coles will somehow become the camp’s therapist, barber, and unofficial supplier of wisdom. The real winner is us, the viewers, who get to watch people realize that rotting in a hammock with zero Wi-Fi is actually the most terrifying trial of all.

So grab your popcorn, your sense of humor, and maybe a stiff drink. This year’s I’m a Celebrity is shaping up to be one of the weirdest, most beautiful trainwrecks yet. And honestly? I can’t wait.