Summer is officially over – cue the usual signposts that winter is round the corner. Torrential rain, advent calendars in supermarkets, and, of course, the rumoured line-up for this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
The show might not start until November, but the all-star cast was probably booked months ago. Especially given ITV's tendency to pack as many different professions into the jungle as possible – from disgraced politicians, soap stars and musicians we vaguely remember from the '80s, to TV presenters and even the odd royal. After all, it's the celebrities who make the show what it is.
As ever, speculation is rife, with names like Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd and former Love Islander Tommy Fury being thrown into the mix. Of course, last year's series saw radio host and former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson crowned King of the Jungle, so we're likely to see a few reality stars on the show again this winter.
As we wait patiently for the series to start, here are all the celebrities rumoured to be taking part.
The rumoured I'm A Celeb line-up
Tommy Fury
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that Love Island golden couple Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague split up in August after five years together. Molly-Mae announced their shock break upvia her Instagram story and the internet was quick to point fingers at Tommy. Could a stint on I'm A Celeb serve as his redemption?
We don't know if he'd accept the offer, but there's a strong chance Tommy has received a call from ITV. According to the latest odds from Ladbrokes, Tommy is at odds of 4/1 to appear on the next series, with Alex Apati of Ladbrokes saying: ‘Reality TV chiefs will surely be queuing up to snap up Molly-Mae or Tommy following their shock split, and the odds suggest the latter could well be jungle bound later this year.’
Molly-Mae Hague
Alternatively (or very dramatically), perhaps Molly-Mae is ready to spend three weeks in Australia herself. After a difficult summer and the launch of her new clothing line Maebe, a little break without any luxuries and only snakes and rats as bedfellows might be just what she needs.
Phillip Schofield
Phillip Schofield has announced a surprising comeback on his Instagram page, as he is set to star in a Channel 5 special called Cast Away. In the show, which has already been filmed, the former This Morning presenter spends 10 days in Madagascar without food, water, or even a camera crew. It starts on Monday 30 September at 9pm.
While it's unlikely Phillip will want to endure a similar experience surrounded by fellow celebrities a few months later, on live TV, anything is possible.
Tulisa Contostavlos
According to The Sun's 'secret' sources (which have a pretty good track record in fairness), N Dubz icon Tulisa Contostavlos is also a potential campmate this winter.
‘Tulisa has been on ITV’s hit list for a while but until now she’s never wanted to consider it,’ a source told the newspaper. ‘This year is a decade since she left The X Factor so she felt the time was right to return to the TV spotlight — the amazing reception to the N-Dubz reunion tour really helped build her confidence.
‘As well as everyone knowing her from The X Factor, her original music fanbase has boomed thanks to the N-Dubz reunion tour,’ the insider went on. ‘TV bosses are particularly excited by the new wealth of fans in the crucial 16 to 24 age range who have discovered Tulisa and the band through TikTok and everyone hopes the deal is signed soon.’
Richard Gadd
One man who burst onto the scene in 2024 is the writer and star of Netflix's Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd. Richard, who is now an Emmy-winner, is a prime recruit for ITV, with audience's likely eager to hear about the legal drama that unfolded after the show aired.
However, it would be a risky move on Richard's part. ‘I’m a Celebrity always involves controversial, off-the-cuff remarks and no matter how much he tries, Gadd won’t be able to dodge questions from his celebrity jungle-mates,’ Andy Barr, co-founder and head of digital PR agency 10 Yetis told The Metro.
Giovanni Pernice
Given the show's penchant for controversial contestants, it's not surprising to hear that former Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice is rumoured to be heading out to the jungle. He left Strictly this year following allegations of abusive behaviour during rehearsals. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
Could he be planning to clear his name in the jungle? Time will tell. A source told The Sun: ‘Giovanni would be prefect for the jungle. ITV bosses have wanted him for years and now he is finally free. Everyone is really eager to get him on board – he really would be ideal for those jungle showers.’
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weatherman Alex Beresford was a rumoured name for last year’s jungle line up, before appearing on the BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World instead. Maybe 2024 could finally be his year?
Helen Worth
It wouldn't be Strictly without a soap legend. The Coronation Street star is about to leave the show for good so it looks like the stars may have aligned for Gail Platt to skydive into a pile of gunk. The Sun has reported that the odds of her jetting off to Australia are at 10/1, with Celebrity Big Brother also being considered.
Nikki Peach is news and entertainment writer at Grazia UK, working across pop culture, TV and current affairs. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things TV for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow shows with equal respect).