Appearing on the show can be both a blessing and a curse, with stars who win over audiences getting a career boost like no other, while those who fail to impress find themselves relegated to the celebrity scrap. Image: Ant and Dec are back hosting I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Photo: ITV This year, as the show returns to Australia after two years in Wales, former rugby union player Mike Tindall and singer Boy George are among the stars taking their careers into their own hands. We take a look at the confirmed celebrity line-up – plus two campers who will join them in the jungle… Image: Boy George. Photo: ITV Boy George Pop icon Boy George, 61, – whose real name is George Alan O’Dowd – was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s, known for his long braided hair and colorful make-up. His hits include Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me. George, who says he’s never been in the jungle before, says fans can expect some Shirley Bassey impressions, plenty of nutritional advice for his bandmates (he’s a vegetarian) and says he’ll definitely ask them what their zodiac sign is (he’s a Gemini). Image: Mike Tindall. Photo: ITV Mike Tindall MBE Former England rugby player Mike Tyndall, 43, is the first member of the royal family to take part in the show (he is married to the King’s niece, Zara Tyndall, and they have three children together). Yorkshire lad Mike says it’s an ‘open book’ and is really looking forward to the trials. Clearly a morning person, he says he’ll be eager to get people out of their hammocks and motivated for the day ahead. Image: Sue Cleaver. Photo: ITV Sue Cleaver Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver, 59, is best known for her role as Eileen Grimshaw (Jayson and Todd’s mum) in the long-running ITV show. He also appeared in Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies. Sue, who has been temporarily written out of the series while filming in Australia like her character Eileen, says she is a “mummy” type and aims to be a “friendly ear for everyone” at the camp. Image: Olivia Attwood. Photo: ITV Olivia Atwood Olivia Attwood is no stranger to ITV reality shows, having appeared in The Only Way Is Essex, Love Island and I’m A Celeb spin-off Extra Camp. She says fans may wonder how she gets by without her makeup, but insists she’s “happy to mess around.” He promises to be the camp clown and will bring a good sense of humor to the show. Image: Charlene White. Photo: ITV Charlene White Loose Women presenter and ITV newsreader Charlene White, 42, was the first black woman to present ITV News in 2014. In contrast to her serious news persona, Charlene says she enjoys music, dancing and clubbing and is looking forward to the I’m A Celebrity challenge. Image: Chris Moyles. Photo: ITV Chris Moyles Radio presenter Chris Moyles, 48, was BBC Radio 1’s longest-serving breakfast presenter. He now works at Radio X. Known for his strong opinions, he insists he won’t be the loudest person in the camp and says fans of the show will “see a much quieter Chris Moyles”. Image: Scarlett Douglas. Photo: ITV Scarlett Douglas TV presenter and property expert Scarlett Douglas, 37, has presented A Place In The Sun, George Clarke’s Flipping Fast and Channel 4’s Worst House on the Street. Born in East London, she can also sing and dance. He says he has an irrational fear of spiders – which doesn’t bode well for some of the tests Image: Owen Warner. Photo: ITV Owen Warner Owen Warner, 23, is best known for playing Romeo Nightingale in Hollyoaks. The Leicester-born star is a huge football fan, so he worries about missing the World Cup while he’s out in the jungle, but says he’ll be organizing matches and fun while in camp. He has also been warned that he is not the best cook. Image: Babatúndé Aléshé. Photo: ITV Babatúndé Aléshé Comedian Babatúndé Aléshé is probably best known for sharing his views on Celebrity Gogglebox. The London-born funnyman recently won Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards and had to postpone his latest tour to appear on the show. He says he’s good at breaking up tension, which fans of the series know is likely to be a useful camping asset. Image: Jill Scott. Photo: ITV Jill Scott MBE Footballer Jill Scott was one of England’s lionesses who led us to Euro glory this year. England’s second most capped player has now retired from the game but says she can’t wait for people to get to know the real person behind her athletic ability. Image: Matt Hancock Plus a few more for luck? Every year, I’m A Celebrity bosses mix it up a bit by throwing in some new housemates part way through the series. Former health secretary Matt Hancock, who resigned from his cabinet role after being caught flouting COVID rules by kissing a colleague, will be a latecomer to the show. The MP looks likely to attract a lot of bushtucker tests. Pictured: Seann Walsh, (L) with dancer Katya Jones in 2018 Additionally, stand-up comedian Seann Walsh – known for the Strictly Come Dancing scandal that followed in 2018 when he was photographed kissing his dance partner Katya Jones (both were in a relationship at the time) – is rumored to be joining this year’s show. very. I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! is out on Sunday 6 November at 9pm on ITV.
