The wait is over — and fans are losing their minds. ITV has finally confirmed when the nation’s most chaotic jungle adventure returns… and the countdown to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2025 has officially begun! 🌴🐍

📅 Mark your calendars: the hit reality show will return on Sunday, November 16, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly once again leading the madness from the Australian jungle.

And to make things even more deliciously bizarre, ITV dropped a brand-new festive-themed trailer — with the Geordie duo hosting what might be their strangest Christmas dinner yet. 🎅🥴

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🎬 Ant & Dec’s “Twisted Christmas Dinner”

The teaser opens on a seemingly normal holiday meal — a smiling family gathered around the table, crackers ready to pop. But then, the unmistakable I’m A Celeb jungle drums begin to play.

Enter Ant and Dec, dressed in ugly Christmas jumpers and grinning mischievously as they bring out a feast that looks… suspiciously wrong.

Instead of turkey and trimmings, the pair serve up dishes that could’ve been lifted straight from a Bushtucker Trial — under the same infamous wooden cloches used to hide bugs, guts, and worse.

“It’s that time of year again!” Ant declares with a grin.
“Comes round so fast, doesn’t it?” Dec replies.

The two watch gleefully as the horrified family tucks into their grotesque “holiday meal.” Then, Dec stuffs something in his mouth to interrupt Ant as he begins to announce:

“’Tis the season… for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”

Cue the fan-favorite theme tune — and the announcement everyone’s been waiting for: “I’m A Celebrity returns Sunday, 16 November — live on ITV1 and ITVX!”

The leaves are turning brown, Halloween is over and out, which can only mean one thing – I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is nearly back.

As we get into the autumn months, it’s time to start thinking about who we’d like to see join the I’m A Celeb 2025 line-up, with all the latest rumours picking up steam.

Already, soap legends and Premier League footballers have been floated around, and a huge Love Island star is even in the whispers to join them as a potential campmate.

It’s not long until the new series kicks off, with Ant and Dec joining a fresh cast of celebs hoping to follow on from Danny Jones to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle.

Last year’s winner was joined in the jungle by stars including Coleen Rooney, GK Barry, Oti Mabuse, Melvin Odoom, Tulisa and Rev. Richard Coles.

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Who could make up this year’s crew? Let’s take a look…

Ant and Dec will be back for another series of I’m A Celebrity (Picture: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The Bushtucker Trials will resume their regular programming in a matter of weeks (Picture: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)

When is I’m A Celebrity 2025?

We finally have an official start date from ITV for when I’m A Celebrity will be back!

Sharing a first-look festive themed trailer for the show, ITV encouraged fans to set their calendars for the most wonderful time of the year.

The teaser, featuring Ant and Dec, confirmed the highly-anticipated series will kick off from Sunday, November 16.

Who’s rumoured for the I’m A Celebrity 2025 line-up?

The rumours have already been flying about who could feature in the 2025 I’m A Celebrity line-up, including soap legends, sports stars, and more.

Here are the latest potential campmates.

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax is in advanced talks to join this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (Picture: David Hartley/Shutterstock)
Comedic icon Ruby Wax is in advanced talks to take part in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2025.

The 72-year-old found fame as a brash comedian and interviewer through her celebrity interviews and documentaries in the 1990s.

A source told The Sun: ‘Ruby’s a proper TV legend and adds real gravitas to this year’s line-up.

‘She’s interviewed some of the biggest stars in the world so will have no problem getting to know her fellow campmates. It will make great TV for viewers.’

Conor Benn

Conor Benn’s father, Nigel Benn, enjoyed a stint in the jungle (Picture: Getty Images)
Conor Benn is also said to be in talks to follow in his father’s footsteps in the jungle.

The former world champion, 29, could enter the jungle just days after his rematch with rival Chris Eubank Jnr, 36, set to take place in London on November 15.

The duo will take to the ring at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium again after Eubank Jr won the first fight.

Sources have suuggested that Conor, whose father is boxer Nigel Benn, could be a late entry into camp.

Vogue Williams

Vogue Williams’ husband Spencer Matthews has also featured on the show (Picture: Getty Images)
Earlier this month, reports suggested that Vogue Williams has signed up for this year’s series.

The TV personality, 40, could be following in her husband Spencer Matthew’s footsteps 10 years after he was in the jungle.

A source told The Sun: ‘Vogue is one of the most glam signings I’m A Celeb has landed in years and they are thrilled.

‘Her star is massively on the rise and this will be one of her biggest gigs yet. She is really fun and gets on with everyone, so bosses reckon she will be a hit with viewers.’

Kelly Brook

The radio presenter has formerly said she would never do the show (Picture: Getty Images)
In a surprising U-turn after formerly saying she would never do the show, Kelly Brook could be joining the cast of I’m A Celebrity.

Multiple reports have suggested that the heart FM presenter has agreed a deal to join the ITV series.

Sources have suggested that having appeared as a panelist for Loose Women, she is already a familiar face with audiences.

It remains to be seen though whether she will be eating her words, along with some other disgusting things in a bush tucker trial…

Aitch

Rapper Aitch is poised for this year’s I’m A Celebrity (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
UK rapper Aitch is another name who is expected to be participating in this year’s series.

The 25-year-old is an award-winning musician who boasts more than six million followers on social media.

The move to bring him aboard could be to do with the fact that ITV bosses view him as appealing to a younger audience.

A source told The Sun: ‘Aitch has a massive following among teenagers and 20-somethings and bosses will be hoping he’ll bring a new generation of fans.

‘He’ll make for great viewing as he has a plethora of stories from his time in the music industry.

‘He’s also known for having a sharp wit which will keep his campmates and viewers entertained.’

Tommy Fury

(Picture: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage)
Love Island star, boxer and Molly-Mae’s other half – but Tommy Fury could soon add another string to his bow as his name has entered the rumour mill for this year’s show.

Fury was heavily rumoured for last year’s series, but reportedly turned it down in favour of a boxing fight. What’s more, Fury previously expressed an interest in going Down Under.

‘I’m a Celeb is an amazing show and it’s something I want to do in the future,’ he told The Mirror last year.

‘At the end of the day I am what I am, I’m a fighter and I’ve been doing it since I was a kid.’

Angry Ginge

Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, impressed at Soccer Aid (Picture: Darren Staples / AFP)
Social media megastar Angry Ginge is another name rumoured to be in the upcoming series.

With over three million fans across TikTok and Instagram, he’d certainly have the following – and that’s without mentioning his man of the match performance at Soccer Aid this year.

‘ITV bosses always like to have a social media superstar on their cast, especially after GK Barry proved such a success last year,’ a source told The Sun.

‘Angry Ginge has bags of personality and was really friendly to everyone at Soccer Aid this year. He made a great impression.’

Lisa Riley

Lisa Riley has always turned down the show – until now? (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley – or Mandy Dingle to soap fans – is reportedly in talks after years of turning down I’m A Celeb.

‘I love playing Mandy so much, that’s why I keep turning down other good roles. They offer me I’m A Celebrity every year and every year I say no,’ she revealed in a chat with the Daily Star.

She teased that a ‘milestone like my 50th’ could tempt her, and she’ll celebrate the big birthday next summer.

According to The Sun, she was in ‘advanced talks’ last month, while her Emmerdale audience makes her a ‘perfect’ campmate for ITV.

Shona McGarty

Shona McGarty could continue the long history between soapland and the jungle (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
It seems 2025 could be a big I’m A Celeb lineup for soap fans, with Shona McGarty also among the rumoured names.

The EastEnders actress, who left Albert Square in 2024 after 16 years on the BBC show, is also said to have been in ‘advanced talks’ back in May, according to The Sun.

The actress would follow in the footsteps of fellow EastEnders alumni such as Jacqueline Jossa and Charlie Brooks, who both went on to win the show – so no pressure, Shona!

Jools Oliver

It’s a no from Jamie Oliver, but Jools could step up (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Disney)
Jamie Oliver has ruled out ever heading into the jungle, but the celebrity chef’s wife Jools is a possibility.

Late last year, the Naked Chef chatted to I’m A Celeb hosts Ant and Dec on an Instagram live and weighed in on the possibility.

He told the pair: ‘I think it’s an amazing show, but honestly you couldn’t give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo’s a**e, no way.’

‘But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools,’ he added.

‘We would take Jools,’ Ant quipped, while Dec joked: ‘Jools Oliver, first booking for 2025. Thanks, Jools, see you in Australia.’

Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish is a huge fan of the show (Picture: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Jack Grealish has also chatted to Ant and Dec on a video call, and the Everton forward admitted he would ‘absolutely to do’ the show.

‘It’s a show that I’ve watched for years since I was little. A show that I love,’ he said. ‘I don’t know how I’d get on in there, I don’t think I’d be the best to be honest, but I’d give it a go.’

At the moment, there’s no suggestion talks are underway (he’ll be a bit busy with the Premier League campaign) but Jack sounds like one for the future!

Patsy Palmer

Patsy Palmer could swap the Celebrity Big Brother house for the jungle camp (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Earlier this year, EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer – who played Bianca Jackson – was given odds of 2/1 to swap her life in the US for a stint in the Australian jungle.

Betway Casino expected her to be among the campmates later this year, following in the footsteps of Walford stars turned winners Joe Swash, Jacqueline Jossa and Charlie Brooks.

As well as a return to Albert Square earlier this year, Patsy has explored reality TV with appearances on The Masked Singer, Dancing On Ice and Celebrity Big Brother since 2020.

Who won I’m A Celebrity 2024?

McFly band member Danny Jones was victorious in 2024 (Picture: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)
Last year’s I’m A Celebrity series proved to be massively popular with audiences.

In the end, Danny Jones, the singer from the band McFly, won the show.

He was crowned King of the Jungle after beating out Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles, who finished in second and third place, respectively.

Is there going to be another series of I’m A Celebrity All Stars?

Good news – ITV has confirmed series 2 of I’m A Celebrity All Stars is coming in 2026.

I’m A Celebrity All Stars is returning next year (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)
The broadcaster announced plans for another season of the spin-off earlier this month, with some of the most memorable campmates from the past set to return to the show.

They’ll be back in South Africa for fresh challenges and Bushtucker Trials, with Ant and Dec keeping an eye on all the action.

This time round, ITV has confirmed ‘the public will have the power to decide who is crowned the ultimate legend’ for 2026 with the final vote cast ‘in a live grand final broadcast direct from London’.

Myleene Klass was crowned Legend in 2023 (Picture:ITV/Shutterstock)
Dec said: ‘Having a live final is an exciting addition to the new series with the viewers choosing their IAC Legend and we’ve heard some of the new trials are truly epic, even by I’m A Celeb standards!’