Who Is in I'm a Celebrity 2026? The Rumoured Lineup
Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page and Leigh Francis are among 12 stars linked with the Australian jungle. Here is the reported cast, what ITV has confirmed and when the series starts.
Who is in I’m a Celebrity 2026?
ITV has not officially confirmed the 2026 campmates. A report published on 2 November names 12 possible contestants, including Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page, Ade Adepitan and Sharky. They remain rumoured until ITV announces the final cast.
The 12 rumoured contestants
This is the reported 12-person lineup, not an official contestant list. Each name remains subject to ITV confirmation.
Wayne Rooney
Former England and Manchester United footballer, whose wife Coleen reached the 2024 final.
Joanna Page
Actor best known as Stacey in the sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
Ade Adepitan
Paralympian and presenter. Reports have discussed possible adaptations to make the show accessible.
Sharky
YouTuber and Beta Squad member known for football and entertainment videos.
Chloe Burrows
Former Love Island contestant and broadcaster.
Ricky Wilson
Kaiser Chiefs frontman and former coach on The Voice UK.
AJ Odudu
Presenter associated with Big Brother and other entertainment shows.
Mariella Frostrup
Journalist, author and long-running radio and television presenter.
Leomie Anderson
British model and television personality.
Claire Sweeney
Actor and singer known for Brookside and Coronation Street.
Leigh Francis
Comedian behind characters including Keith Lemon.
Jack Skipper
Stand-up comic whose career began after working as a carpet fitter.
Other celebrities have appeared in earlier rumour roundups. These 12 names reflect the specific lineup reported on 2 November 2026.
When does I’m a Celebrity 2026 start?
Unlike the names circulating online, the launch date is officially confirmed.
9pm GMT, presented by Ant and Dec live from Australia.
Also available via STV and STV Player, with catch-up streaming on supported services.
The companion programme I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked returns on ITV2 and ITVX with Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.
Why the names are still rumours
What the reports say
Several news outlets have repeated the same 12-person list. That gives readers a useful picture of who may be entering camp, but it is still based on reporting rather than cast confirmation.
What ITV has said
The broadcaster has not confirmed individual contestants and describes suggested names as speculation. The definitive list will be the one published by ITV.
The lineup to watch
Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page, Leigh Francis and Sharky lead the names dominating the conversation. For now, the real certainty is the launch: Monday 16 November at 9pm. The final contestant list will come from ITV.
Frequently asked questions
Has ITV confirmed the I'm a Celebrity 2026 lineup?
No. As of 3 November 2026, ITV has not announced the official campmates and says the names being discussed are speculation.
When does I'm a Celebrity 2026 start?
The series starts on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player. Ant and Dec return as hosts.
Is Wayne Rooney going on I'm a Celebrity 2026?
Wayne Rooney is among the 12 people named in media reports, but ITV has not confirmed that he will enter the camp.
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