July 7th 2024.
As the air date for this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the eclectic line-up that is expected to grace their screens. With four months to go until the show's expected return, speculations are running wild about which celebrities will be entering the Australian jungle this time around.
Last year's series saw an interesting mix of contestants, including reality TV stars, a famous chef, a former boxer, and even a politician. Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson emerged as the King of the Jungle, bringing an end to the 23rd season of the popular ITV reality competition. With November 2024 being the expected air date for the next series, negotiations and preparations are currently underway for this year's batch of celebrities.
As always, the potential line-up includes the usual suspects - reality TV stars, soap actors, and politicians. And after the recent complete Tory wipeout on July 4th, there may be a whole new pool of out-of-work MPs looking to make a quick buck and redeem themselves in the public eye. Here's our rundown of some of the potential celebrities that could be heading into the jungle this year.
Zara McDermott, former Love Island star, is rumoured to have split from her long-term partner Sam Thompson, who won last year's I'm A Celebrity. But could she follow in his footsteps and enter the jungle herself? During a radio interview, Zara said, "You never know what's going to happen," when asked about the possibility of joining the show. She also admitted that she would have a tough act to follow, referring to Sam's victorious win.
Coronation Street icon Helen Worth, who has played Gail Platt on the show for five decades, is set to leave the soap soon. With her exit looming, bookmakers have been speculating about her next move. Could she be heading to the jungle? The odds are currently at 10/1, but Strictly and Celebrity Big Brother are also being considered as possible options for the actress.
Leftfield choice Richard Gadd, creator and star of the hit show Baby Reindeer, has also been tipped to make the move into reality TV. Bookmakers have given him odds of 6/1 to appear on either I'm A Celebrity or Strictly this year. However, some experts warn against Richard's potential appearance in the jungle, citing ongoing legal issues and the controversial nature of the show.
Dancer and former Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice has had a tough year, facing a PR storm after his early exit from the competition with partner Amanda Abbington. It is reported that ITV is determined to have Giovanni on this year's I'm A Celebrity, with a source saying, "He really would be ideal for those jungle showers."
Rumours have been circulating that disgraced This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield is planning his TV comeback. Speculations about a possible appearance on I'm A Celebrity have also emerged after he was seen out for dinner with host Declan Donnelly earlier this year. Sources reveal that Phillip is eager to return to TV and may consider the offer from ITV.
And finally, with 11 former cabinet members losing their seats in the recent election, there may be a whole new crop of politicians eyeing a spot in the jungle. After the success of previous politicians on the show, such as Nigel Farage and Matt Hancock, it wouldn't be surprising to see some of them trying to redeem their public image through I'm A Celebrity. Among these names, Suella Braverman, who managed to keep her seat, was already rumoured to be considering a move to Australia earlier this year.
Weatherman Alex Beresford, who appeared on BBC's Celebrity Race Across the World last year, was previously rumoured to be part of the I'm A Celebrity line-up. However, he has expressed his desire to enter the jungle, saying, "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle." Will he get his chance this year? Only time will tell.
There's no doubt that this year's I'm A Celebrity line-up will be as diverse and entertaining as ever. With negotiations still ongoing, fans will have to wait a little longer to find out which celebrities will be braving the Australian jungle this time around. But one thing is for sure - whoever makes it into the camp, it will be a season to remember.
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