Who’s in I am A Celeb South Africa? Full lineup revealed forward of launch present

I hope your passport is in date as a result of we’re off to the jungle tomorrow evening for the launch of I’m A Superstar South Africa.

The all-stars model of the hit ITV actuality collection will see a number of acquainted faces dropped into the South African wilderness, the place they’ll munch on bugs, face their biggest fears, and sleep beneath the celebs.

Why would any of the UK’s glitterati put themselves by such an ordeal? Effectively, as a result of they need to be topped the Legend of the Jungle (like Myleene Klass in 2023).

Hosted by Ant and Dec, the brand new collection was filmed in the direction of the top of final 12 months and is about to function scandals, jaw-dropping challenges, and, after all, loads of creepy crawlies.

The primary teaser, which was shared late final month, promised this second season could be ‘quite a bit more durable’ than its Australian counterpart, with the stakes increased than ever.

So which VIPs are set to swap the crimson carpet for a crimson t-shirt? Let’s discover out….

Who’s in I’m A Superstar South Africa 2026?

Adam Thomas

It’s been 10 years since Emmerdale and Waterloo Highway actor Adam Thomas, 37, entered the camp.

So, consistent with the 2016 vs 2026 development of this 12 months, he’s heading again for one more spherical.

The cleaning soap favorite made all of it the best way to the ultimate of collection 16 and completed third – he’ll absolutely be hoping to enhance on that this time.

Nonetheless, within the first-look trailer of the brand new collection, it appears Adam was questioning his choice early on, as he was heard asking, ‘What have I obtained myself into?’ from his helicopter experience.

‘I used to be Mr Bushtucker Trial!’, he additionally proudly declared of his first stint, having smashed his method by the grim challenges to win meals for his campmates, admitting to already feeling ‘extra stress’ this time.

Ashley Roberts

Coronary heart Radio DJ and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, 44, took half in 2012, coming oh-so-close to being topped Queen of the Jungle.

Alas, she was overwhelmed by Charlie Brooks within the last. So, can she rectify that in South Africa?

The pop star has already predicted that this season will likely be ‘more durable, harder, and dirtier,’ and, nicely, we wouldn’t disagree.

‘You understand they’re gonna be levelling every part up,’ she stated.

Scarlett Moffatt

Gogglebox icon Scarlett Moffatt will reunite with former campmate Adam, having overwhelmed him in 2016 to develop into one of many present’s hottest winners.

Her profession has skyrocketed since she made her TV debut as a settee critic on the Channel 4 present, having offered on Saturday Night time Takeaway and gained final 12 months’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Particular.

However for Scarlett, it’s all about household, since she is claimed to be collaborating in I’m A Superstar South Africa to ‘present her little boy how courageous she will be’, based on sources.

The 35-year-old grew to become a mum in June 2023, welcoming son Jude with associate Scott Dobinson. 

David Haye

Former champion boxer David Haye secured a bronze medal in 2012, so he’ll be seeking to replicate his success within the ring by rising victorious this time.

The athlete, 45, was stated to have been ‘delighted to get the decision from ITV’ to participate, and viewers may anticipate him to reveal some juicy particulars about his private life and ‘quirky relationships’.

David is polyamorous, having famously been in a public ‘throuple’ with The Saturdays’ Una Healy and girlfriend Sian Osborne.

Beverley Callard

Whereas she is 68 years outdated, Coronation Road icon Beverley Callard has insisted she is ‘prepared for battle.’

The Liz McDonald actress Callard completed in ninth place within the 2020 collection, which, as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, was filmed at Gwrych Fort in Abergele, Wales.

One thing tells us that heading to South Africa will likely be a shock to her system compared, nevertheless it’s stated Beverley ‘jumped on the probability’ to have a ‘second spin of the wheel’.

Seann Walsh

He took half in I’m A Celeb in 2022 in a bid to redeem himself following his notorious Strictly kissing scandal.

However that collection additionally noticed former Well being Secretary Matt Hancock participate, and, in a slightly beautiful flip of occasions, he completed third, receiving a £400,000 charge for his time.

Seann, in the meantime, completed fifth, which he nonetheless isn’t solely joyful about.

‘A part of the rationale why he got here throughout comparatively nicely was as a result of he went into I’m A Superstar with a good greater love rat,’ a TV insider quipped.

There aren’t any politicians within the lineup this 12 months, Seann. Don’t fear.

Sinitta

Pop icon Sinitta predicted that issues could be ‘simpler’ the second time round… however we reckon she’s in for a shock.

The 80s music star, 62, endured her first Jungle stint in 2011, on the peak of her fame as a longtime visitor decide on The X Issue alongside Simon Cowell.

And her look actually wasn’t in need of gossip, as she spilt the tea on ex-boyfriends Simon and Hollywood actor Brad Pitt to fellow celebs.

Viewers are anticipated to be ‘in for a deal with’ as she provides up extra revelations.

Sir Mo Farah

Sir Mo Farah isn’t used to ending and not using a medal, however in 2020, he got here fifth.

We don’t doubt that the long-distance operating champ will likely be in search of to higher that efficiency this time.

Sir Mo was additionally a contestant throughout the pandemic collection, which means he by no means obtained the traditional Australian expertise.

In line with The Solar, a supply stated that he’s ‘excited to expertise a distinct facet of I’m A Celeb’, given how ‘dramatically totally different’ the fort was from Down Below.

Gemma Collins

She stated she’d by no means return – however right here she is.

Towie icon and all-round diva Gemma Collins has granted the nation’s needs, placing herself by torture as soon as extra for our leisure.

The GC had a reasonably disastrous first run in 2014, having a panic assault because the chopper flew her in the direction of camp, offering the web with memes which have stood the check of time.

However she’s conscious that, regardless of ‘hating it’, it was ‘TV gold’, so she’s giving the folks what they need by attempting once more.

Craig Charles

Radio DJ and Corrie actor Craig Charles had a reasonably brief first outing in 2014.

Craig, 61, tragically misplaced his brother whereas he was in camp, having been knowledgeable that he’d died from a coronary heart assault on the age of fifty.

So, simply 4 days in, Craig understandably left to return house. Now, over a decade later, he’s going for it once more.

Jimmy Bullard

Jimmy Bullard, 47, was the primary campmate voted out of his 2014 collection, having rubbed viewers up the improper method along with his antics.

Regardless of getting into as a favorite, the previous footie star shocked audiences along with his ‘banter’ with former X Issue contestant Jake Quickenden, which some claimed was bullying.

Jimmy insisted that it was merely all a joke, so he’ll absolutely be attempting his hardest to maintain in folks’s good books this time.

Harry Redknapp

‘King Harry is again!’, declared the beloved star.

Harry, 79, is that this 12 months’s oldest contestant, however he’s stated to have been high of ITV’s record when making requires comebacks.

The ex-football supervisor gained in 2018, having obtained extra votes than fellow finalists Emily Atack and John Barrowman and stealing everybody’s hearts along with his candy tales of affection about his spouse, Sandra.

Though this time, no less than he’ll know what to anticipate.

After his final look on the present, he instructed Good Morning Britain: ‘I assumed there’d be a caravan behind the present with a mug of tea’. 

Who gained All Stars season 1?

As talked about, Myleene Klass gained the inaugural in 2023, 17 years after she got here runner-up within the conventional collection (of viral jungle bathe fame).

Reflecting on her long-awaited victory on the time, she stated: ‘I’ve been in my factor. I can’t consider what the jungle gave me the primary time, and I’ve really had the chance to relive it a second time round.

‘It’s a kind of issues; it was so magical the primary time you begin considering, “Did I do not forget that because it was or have I recreated these recollections?”‘

The mum-of-three was additionally motivated to make her kids proud, sharing: ‘I stated to them, “I’ll be as sturdy as I will be. I needed to indicate them, and different little women, hold strolling by the hearth”.’

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A model of this text was initially printed on March 9.

I’m A Superstar… South Africa returns on Monday, 6 April on ITV1 and ITVX.

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