Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
The upcoming 26th season of the reality show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' features a diverse cast including Wayne Rooney, Ricky Wilson, and AJ Odudu. The show will be filmed in the Australian jungle and hosted by Ant and Dec.
Why it matters
The show is a major cultural staple in the UK, and the inclusion of high-profile figures like Wayne Rooney generates significant media interest and viewership.
Image source, ITV Image caption, Eleven celebrities will enter the Australian jungle camp on Monday
Former England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney, Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky will be among the intrepid crew entering the jungle Down Under for this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
They will be joined by Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan, actress Claire Sweeney and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup.
TV presenter AJ Odudu, comedian Jack Skipper, Love Island contestant Chloe Burrows and model Leomie Anderson round out the team headed for Australia.
Hosts Ant and Dec will return with the ITV show's opening episode on Monday, 16 November, with the series now in its 26th year.
Image source, ITV Image caption, Wayne Rooney said he wants to go one better than wife Coleen, who was runner-up in 2024
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