ITV has confirmed the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2026 line-up: 11 celebrities led by former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, Paralympian Ade Adepitan, Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson, Big Brother host AJ Odudu, actress Claire Sweeney, broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, Love Island's Chloe Burrows, YouTuber Sharky, model Leomie Anderson and comedian Jack Skipper. The 26th series starts on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant and Dec back in the Australian jungle. Here is who each campmate is, what they have said, the start time where you live and what is still only rumour.[1][2][3]
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| Series | 26th |
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| Broadcaster | ITV1, ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland) |
| Launch | Monday 16 November 2026, 9pm GMT |
| Hosts | Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly |
| Location | Australian jungle camp |
| Confirmed campmates | 11 |
| Headline name | Wayne Rooney |
| Show first | First wheelchair user (Ade Adepitan) |
| Late arrival | Not confirmed (Leigh Francis rumoured) |
Who is in I'm A Celebrity 2026?
ITV released the official cast late on Tuesday, November 10, and most UK outlets carried the full list on Wednesday morning. The BBC says 11 celebrities will enter the camp on launch night, which matches the lists published by HELLO!, Heart and The Independent.[1][2][3][4]
A quick guide to each name, based on how ITV and the outlets above describe them:
- Wayne Rooney: former Everton, Manchester United and England striker, later a manager and now a pundit. HELLO! gives his age as 41.[1][2]
- Joanna Page: Stacey in the sitcom Gavin and Stacey, and presenter of shows including Shop Well For Less.[1][3]
- Ade Adepitan: Paralympian and documentary presenter, who will be the show's first wheelchair user.[1][4]
- Ricky Wilson: Kaiser Chiefs frontman and former coach on The Voice UK.[1][3]
- AJ Odudu: Big Brother presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant.[1][4]
- Claire Sweeney: Brookside and Coronation Street actress with a long stage career.[1][4]
- Mariella Frostrup: broadcaster, author and journalist.[1][3]
- Chloe Burrows: Love Island 2021 finalist and Kiss breakfast presenter, 31 according to HELLO! and The Independent.[1][2][4]
- Sharky: a member of the YouTube group Beta Squad, which the BBC says has 12 million subscribers.[1][3]
- Leomie Anderson: model and co-host of Glow Up.[1][3]
- Jack Skipper: stand-up comedian, described by Heart as a regular on the comedy circuit.[1][3]
When does I'm A Celebrity 2026 start?
The first episode is on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, and on STV and STV Player in Scotland. Radio Times and HELLO! both give the same date and time, and the BBC confirms the Monday launch.[5][2][1]
The UK is on GMT in November, so 9pm in London is 21:00 GMT. For readers abroad that is 4pm Eastern and 1pm Pacific on Monday in the US and Canada, and 8am on Tuesday 17 November in Sydney and Melbourne. ITVX is a UK streaming service, so viewers outside the UK should check what their local broadcaster offers rather than rely on it.[5]
Radio Times also reports that the companion show Unpacked returns alongside the main series. Adepitan, in his ITV interview quoted by The Independent, talks about spending "three weeks in the jungle".[5][4]
What the campmates have said
Rooney is following his wife Coleen, who finished second in the 2024 series behind McFly's Danny Jones. He told ITV: "Coleen's already tried and obviously she finished second in the show so I'm here to bring that title back to the Rooney household." He also named jumping out of a helicopter as his biggest fear and said he does not go in the sea.[1][2][3]
Speaking to HELLO!, Rooney linked the timing to his football career, saying the chance "came about because of the way it fell, me not being great as a manager!" Readers who follow United will know the club is in the middle of its own managerial story this week; see our Pochettino and Carrick explainer.[2]
Adepitan called it "a moment in time" and said: "Even if I go out in the first week, I will always be remembered as the person in a wheelchair." The BBC reports that producers are adapting the camp so it is accessible for him, and The Independent notes he will be the third Paralympian on the show.[1][4]
Burrows said signing up was "the easiest yes ever" and that she has watched every episode, while Odudu called the jungle "my scariest TV project I've ever taken on" after spending the autumn watching Big Brother housemates from the other side.[2][4]
Is there a late arrival?
Not officially. Comedian Leigh Francis, best known as Keith Lemon, was widely tipped before the announcement but is not on ITV's list. The BBC says he is "rumoured to become a late addition", and Capital reports that fans expect him to join later because the usual cast size is 12. Neither outlet has an ITV confirmation, so treat it as speculation until he appears on screen.[1][6]
The last series, an all-star edition filmed in South Africa, ended in April. This year's run is back at the regular Australian camp.[1][4]
What kind of cast is it?
On our count, presenters and broadcasters make up the biggest group, with two names from sport and two from acting. There is only one name from dating reality TV (Burrows), and a former England striker in camp could bring in football fans who do not usually watch.
If you are here for the football side, our England squad guide for the November internationals covers the current team, and for another big line-up reveal this week, see the Coachella 2027 headliners.
Timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
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| November 5, 2026 | Big Brother ends, freeing AJ Odudu for the jungle | The Independent |
| November 10, 2026 | ITV releases the official line-up (evening) | ITV News, HELLO! |
| November 11, 2026 | Full cast and campmate interviews published | BBC, Heart |
| November 16, 2026 | Series 26 launches, 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX | Radio Times, HELLO! |
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the I'm A Celebrity 2026 line-up?
Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page, Ade Adepitan, Ricky Wilson, AJ Odudu, Claire Sweeney, Mariella Frostrup, Chloe Burrows, Sharky, Leomie Anderson and Jack Skipper.[1][3]
What time does I'm A Celebrity start on Monday?
9pm UK time on Monday 16 November 2026, on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.[5][2]
Is Leigh Francis in I'm A Celebrity 2026?
He is not in the official line-up. Reports say he could be a late arrival, but ITV has not confirmed it.[1][6]
Has a wheelchair user been on I'm A Celebrity before?
No. Ade Adepitan will be the first, and the camp is being adapted for him.[1][4]
Did Coleen Rooney win I'm A Celebrity?
No. She was runner-up in 2024; Danny Jones won that series.[1][2][3]
References
- "Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up". BBC News. November 11, 2026. bbc.co.uk
- "Meet the I'm A Celebrity 2026 cast, from Wayne Rooney to a Gavin & Stacey favourite". HELLO!. November 11, 2026. hellomagazine.com
- "I'm A Celebrity 2026 line-up revealed as huge showbiz names join the cast". Heart. November 11, 2026. heart.co.uk
- "I'm a Celebrity 2026 lineup: Meet the contestants heading into the jungle". The Independent. November 11, 2026. independent.co.uk
- "I'm a Celebrity 2026 start date". Radio Times. November 11, 2026. radiotimes.com
- "I'm A Celebrity 2026 late arrival". Capital. November 11, 2026. capitalfm.com
- "I'm a Celebrity 2026: Find out the full lineup". ITV News. November 10, 2026. itv.com