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I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec are returning(Image: ITV)

I’m A Celebrity is back soon for another series of exciting jungle drama – hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. The ITV jungle show is back in just a few weeks time – as the celebrities prepare to take on the Bushtucker trials.

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The celebrities will soon be heading Down Under for an exciting few weeks in the Australian jungle – but when does it start and who will be taking part this year?

When does I’m A Celebrity start?

I’m A Celebrity is set to start in just a few weeks’ time. The ITV jungle show is back for another year, with some incredible campmates looked to be lined-up for the brand new series.

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I’m A Celebrity is back really soon(Image: PA)

Just a few days ago, a special teaser trailer launched with a Halloween and spooky inspired twist. On top of a festive scene with stockings hung on the chimney and Christmas cards displayed, a traditional festive poem was read out.

The narrator said: “Twas the night in October, and all through the house creatures were stirring, and I don’t mean a mouse,” as a spider crept across the scene. It was teased the show was three weeks away, meaning we are looking at a start date of November 16th.

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This lines up with usual dates for the ITV jungle show, which always wraps up in the early weeks of December.

Who’s in I’m A Celebrity this year?

A number of famous faces have been rumoured for the ITV show this year including Emmerdale star Lisa Riley and EastEnders icon Shona McGarty. Tommy Fury has also been lined up for the programme, it has been claimed.

Denise van Outen is also rumoured as is boxing star Conor Benn, comedian Ruby Wax, former footballer and TV presenter Alex Scott. Vogue Williams is also rumoured for the show, years after her husband and Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews was removed from camp after three days back in 2015 because he was taking steroids and didn’t tell producers beforehand.

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What’s different on I’m A Celebrity this year?

I’m A Celebrity is back for another series – and bosses have already made some big changes. Bosses have said to be inspired by Love Island for the change, which will air in the new series in the coming weeks.

In a series first, bosses of I’m A Celeb are said to be ready to show fans a “first look” trailer which will tease the upcoming events. This will also include the Bushtucker Trial video.

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The duo will front the new ITV series(Image: ITV)

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“We know how popular the Love Island first look clip is so we wanted to offer something similar for fans of I’m A Celebrity. Camp life can be both dramatic and hilarious and the new I’m A Celebrity first look clip will tease some of those moments ahead of the show airing that night,” a source said.

Are Ant and Dec returning?

Yes, Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly will be back for the new series of the ITV jungle show. The pair have already filmed an All Stars version, which will culminate in a live final from London in 2026.

Ant said of the show returning to our screens next year: “The campmates really brought their A-game to the first series so we can’t wait to be back for more trials, challenges and surprises amongst the beautiful South African landscape.”

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Dec added: “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!”

Who won I’m A Celebrity in 2024?

Danny Jones was the winner of the 2024 series of I’m A Celebrity, finishing ahead of Coleen Rooney, who was in second place, and Reverend Richard Coles, who placed third in the public vote.

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Danny Jones won I’m A Celebrity last year(Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Speaking to The Mirror about being reunited with his family, he said: “It was the most beautiful moment of my entire life. I remember Cooper’s little smile and his little face which was so excited to see me…it was just pure love and emotion …

“I Facetimed Dougie [Poynter, his bandmate] and he said to me something that I would never have thought would come out of his mouth. He went, ‘mate, I’m so proud of my best mate, and every time I watched you, I just had tears in my eyes.”