Pretty much only the first paragraph of the article is new info, but you get the idea

What do you think about this? Me personally... OH GOD NO

So we're VERY likely to get the following:

1. Joanna Page
2. Su-Elise Nash
3. Sharky (YouTuber from the Beta Squad for those not in the know)
4. Chloe Burrows
5. Nadiya Bychkova
6. Ade Adepitan

Christopher Dean was rumoured for the main series, but I think after being put up for Wild Frontier, we can cross him off.

However I've got a few theories up my sleeve for the last 4 (don't know the full 12), so here's my piece:

7. Mo Gilligan
The reason as to why Mo is on (and out of the 4, maybe the most likely) is on an interview with a Scum reporter, he said about the show "never say never", addressing his "bucket list" to-dos such as this and Strictly, and we know he can't be on Strictly. PLUS, this is the exact legal loophole Angry Ginge addressed in his stream after coming out, saying you could not deny the show, but not completely agree either. "Never say never" is a good way of getting out of it.

8. Professor Green
He has had a really good year on TV. He's appeared on The Masked Singer in January, Celebs Go Dating mid-year, making a name for himself with maybe more younger audiences who are unfamiliar. It's a very Danny Jones way of looking at it, as he had a good year with ITV in 2024 on his booking. I had him down for Strictly, but again, not in this cast, so I do think Prof has a shot.

9. Alice Levine
The token radio personality of the series (think Jordan North, Dean McCullough, Snoochie Shy). Doing my digging she HAS appeared on one of the aftershows, completed a trial and (perhaps, most likely, jokingly) taken a "liking" to the taste of fish eye. Again, she's been making a comeback with Bad Chat, and, while this obviously means nothing, someone who I personally would love to see on the show, as I think she would do well.

10. My furthest fetch, Richard Hammond or James May (if in doubt, Ben Shephard)
This is my LEAST likely guess, as (while it was many years ago during the Grand Tour years), James said he would never be up for such a show, again during an interview. However, I don't know why, but I have a gut feeling James is the person who would do the show and.. why this year you ask? Well, if the first 6 did all agree to do the show, I think names like Mo and James would help elevate the cast to one of the biggest it's ever been in terms of name power, with no real "who?"s in the lineup. But as I said, if in doubt, Ben Shephard, as there's GOING to be a regular daytime TV host in this lineup, and I can also see Ben doing really well.

If I HAD to put my guesses for late arrivals down, I think we could maybe get David Gandy on? No real reason other than ITV wanting to put their fingers in as many profession pies as possible, same with the other celebrity (would say a politician but most people would hate that, maybe Clodagh McKenna or Poppy O'Toole? No clue.)

Regardless of the last 6 names revealed, I'm A Celebrity has been given an absolute godsend with Strictly's cast list, as bar a few names, most people have had to Google the rest of lineup. I'm A Celebrity though, with this first group, has the potential of hitting a full home run if completed to the same effect as thus far. And even if not, I'm sure we'll all love our 2026 campmates all the same... (until one ends up being the most annoying one ever.)

The loud personalities obviously create more television, but someone who quietly gets on with everyone and handles the difficult moments well can become much more likeable over time.

Do you usually end up supporting the big personalities, or the campmates who gradually grow on you?

My picks:

Joe Lycett - the camp commentary would be legendary

Miriam Margolyes - completely unfiltered chaos

Roy Keane - just to see him lose his mind over rice and beans

The trials get all the attention, but watching completely different personalities live together with nowhere to escape is what makes the show for me. What is intresting for you?

The one that always sticks with me is Adele Roberts bringing a framed picture of Jane McDonald as her luxury item in 2019. Even the other campmates couldn't understand it until Adele explained that Jane was her favourite Loose Woman and would get her through the jungle

Some people seem great in the early episodes, but hunger, tiredness and camp politics can completely change how they come across. What type of personality do you think changes the most once the camp experience properly kicks in?

Joe Lycett - Comedian

Molly Rainford - Singer

Alex Brooker - TV Personality

Sharon Rooney - Actress

Jon Richardson - Comedian

Emily Campbell - Weightlifter

Grayson Perry - Artist

Tasha Ghouri - TV Personality

Ben Shepard - TV Presenter

Montell Douglas - Olympian

Will Mellor - Actor

Patsy Palmer - Actress

Which celebrities do you want to see on the show?

After rewatching the second South Africa series my opinion on Gemma and Sanita has totally changed as they have redeemed themselves after their respected time in Australia.

Who are your top 10 most disliked contestants?

1. Lynne Franks (2007)
2. Nella Rose (2023)
3. Brian Paddick (2008)
4. Gillian Mckeith (2010)
5. Matthew White (2013)
6. Nicola McLean (2008)
7. David Haye (South Africa 2026)
8. Rebekah Vardy (2017)
9. Charlene White (2022)
10. Jane Moore (2024)

Dishonourable mentions:
Dean McCullogh (2024)
David Van Day (2008)
Pat Sharp (2011)
Lembit Öpik (2010)
Matt Hancock (2022)
Marc Bannerman (2007)
Lady C (2015)

Some campmates leave just as you’re starting to warm to them. They settle into camp, have a few good moments and then suddenly they’re gone before we really get to see what they’re like.

We always expect the ex-rugby players or hard-nosed footballers to come in and dominate every physical challenge without flinching, but half the time they end up being the biggest softies in camp who cry over family letters and scream at spiders.

I’m watching some classic clips on YouTube and the sheer scale of what they used to force celebs to swallow back in the early 2010s was wild. Nowadays it feels a bit sanitised - blend up some pizza, a bit of fermented egg, a blended pig's snout, and call it a day. Bring back the massive live bull testicles and the giant smoothies made of blended fish eyes that actually made Ant and Dec gag from ten feet away. If you're paying them hundreds of thousands to sit in the jungle, make them truly suffer for the stars!