I’m A Celebrity is back — and this season has already been seriously iconic. This year, I'm a Celebrity has welcomed back some fan-favourite All Stars to take on the jungle in South Africa.
We're now deep in the throes of the second edition of I'm A Celeb All-Stars, following the 2023 series, which saw Myleene Klass taking home the crown. This year, 12 former islanders, including a few previous winners, have returned to take on the jungle once more – with new challenges and new drama. Most of the show, which premiered on 6 April, was filmed back in September in South Africa. But the final will be filmed live London – and it's coming this week. The final winner will be decided by a public vote, meaning we get to decide who takes the crown (maybe for a second time) on 24 April.
BBC's bookers have been working overtime – and the lineup is officially locked.
In need of a refresher of what's happened in South Africa so far? Since the very first episode, the show has been action-packed. Conflict immediately emerged between former boxer David Hayes and actor Beverley Callard during the season premiere, with fans demanding David is called out for “dismissive” and “controlling” behaviour.
Gogglebox star and previous I'm A Celeb star Scarlett Moffatt has also spoken out about the intensity of returning to the series. “Because we’ve all done it, I was like ‘oh, this is going to be a doddle’! It was a lot more intense, it was hardcore,” she told a media roundtable. “It wasn’t as harmonious as the first time I went in, only because I think we were all such big characters. If we’d all just got on the whole time when we’re such big characters, I don’t think anyone would have believed it, but I think it’ll make for good entertainment.”
The charity's celebrity line-up has been revealed.
Legendary meme-queen Gemma Collins also returned to the show in the second episode, after famously dropping out of the 2014 series due to concerns she'd contracted malaria. This time round, she was determined to do better. “Me quitting has been a shadow hanging over me. It would be my real redemption moment of my career that I had done this and nobody could take it away from me," she said. “There is no way I am going to be leaving after 72 hours. I am in it to win it. I am going through to the end.”
Sadly, though, she's already exited the show, falling victim to a double elimination alongside David Haye – who she wasn't always on the best terms with. “David and I had beef at first, but he actually saved me in the end,” she said in her exit interview. And she's proud of herself regardless of not making it to the finals. "I’ve won in my eyes. I got the opportunity again, I did the trials and I didn’t say no to anything. I got from the experience what I needed to be my own winner.""
So, who's still actually in the running to win I'm A Celebrity All-Stars 2026? Here's everything you need to know about the remaining contestants – and the ones who've already left.
Who’s is left in the I’m A Celebrity All-Stars 2026 line-up?
Known for: Adam Barton in Emmerdale and Donte Charles in Waterloo Road
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 16th series, 2016
Adam previously appeared on I'm a Celebrity in 2016 during the 16th series, entering the jungle on Day 1 before leaving on Day 22. He's best known for his roles in Emmerdale and Waterloo Road.
Known for: singer and former member of the Pussycat Dolls
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 12th series, 2012
Ashley was a member of the Pussycat Dolls until they disbanded in 2010. She went on to release solo music and move into acting. In 2019, she made her West End debut as Dawn, in Waitress the musical. She has also appeared on a few reality shows, including The Jump (2015), Strictly Come Dancing (2018), The Real Dirty Dancing UK (2021) and Dance Monsters (2022).
Known for: TV personality and presenter, Gogglebox
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 16th series, 2016
Scarlett famously won the 2016 series of I'm a Celebrity, beating fellow All-Star participant Adam Thomas. You probably know her from Gogglebox as well as her presenting work on shows like Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp. Last year, she was also crowned winner of Strictly Come Dancing.
They've got to get their heads in the game.
Known for: playing Liz McDonald in Coronation Street
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 20th series, 2020
Beverley has long been a fixture in Coronation Street, playing Liz McDonald for multiple stints on the show: 1989–1998, 2000–2001, 2003–2011, and 2013–2020. You may also remember her as Flo in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. She was the third celeb voted off in the 20th series of I'm a Celeb.
Known for: singer and actress
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 11th series, 2011
Sinitta has a long and impressive career spanning theatre, film, TV and the music industry. Over the years, she's appeared in numerous musicals, including Hair, Cats and Little Shop of Horrors. She has also appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor, a presenter on Loose Women, The Jump, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebs Go Dating. She released three studio albums in the ‘80s and ’90s.
Known for: former long-distance runner
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 20th series, 2020
Mo Farah took home gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics in both the 5,000m and 10,000m races. He holds the record for most global championship gold medals and remains Britain's most successful track athlete in Olympic history. He originally appeared in the 20th series of I'm a Celebrity and was the eighth to be eliminated.
Known for: actor and comedian
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 14th series, 2014
Craig is known for playing Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street. He also presented Robot Wars from 1998 until 2004 and provided the narration for Takeshi's Castle. He left his original series of I'm a Celebrity early after learning that his brother had died following a heart attack.
Known for: former footballer, coach and TV presenter
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 14th series, 2014
Jimmy played for West Ham, Peterborough, Wigan, Fulham, Hull and other clubs throughout his professional career. He was also the manager of Leatherhead from 2016 to 2017. He's made a number of TV appearances, including Match of the Day, Play to the Whistle, Sunday Brunch and Reality Bites. He's been the co-host of Sky Sports' Soccer AM since 2017.
Known for: former footballer and manager
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 18th series, 2018
Harry Redknapp played for West Ham, Bournemouth, Brentford, and a few American teams during his football career. He went on to manage Bournemouth from 1983-1992, West Ham from 1994-2001, Portsmouth from 2002-2004 and from 2005-2008, Southampton from 2004-2005, Tottenham from 2008-2012, Queens Park from 2012-2015, Jordan in 2016, and Birmingham in 2017. He appeared in the 18th series of I'm a Celebrity the following year, eventually winning the show.
Who's been eliminated so far?
Known for: comedian
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 22nd series, 2022
Seann finished fifth in the 22nd series of I'm a Celebrity, and he's back to have another go at taking home the crown. The comedian is known for his stand-up, along with his many panel and reality show appearances, including Mock the Week, Virtually Famous, Strictly Come Dancing, and, of course, I'm a Celebrity.
Known for: former boxer
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 12th series, 2012
David finished third back in 2012. He's a former boxer who competed between 2002 and 2018.
Known for: media personality and reality TV star
Previous I'm a Celebrity season: 14th series, 2014
Gemma Collins has certainly made the rounds on British reality TV. She first found fame on The Only Way Is Essex between 2011 and 2019. She also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, Celebs Go Dating in 2018 and Dancing on Ice in 2019. Gemma withdrew from I'm a Celebrity after three days back in 2014, believing she had caught malaria. “I thought, do you know what, September is a really boring month,” said Gemma to Heat of her decision to come back for the All Stars series, “So do you know what, why not, hell yes, I'm gonna do it. And I'm so pleased that I did.”
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