It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right – this year’s crop of celebrities are getting set to make their jungle debut, as I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here returns to our screens this week.
This year, the show is going to be extra special as Ant and Dec are reunited as co-presenters. So, who’ll be joining them Down Under? Let’s find out.
Nadine Coyle
Known as one of the five members of Girls Aloud, Nadine Coyle is both fearful and excited to enter the I’m A Celeb jungle. What she’s most worried about though, is leaving her daughter Anaiya behind.
“I have been away for ten days for work before but not longer,” she says. “I am dreading being away from everybody and not being able to phone and say ‘how are you doing?’ ‘How is my daughter?’.”
Phobias: Heights, rats, snakes – everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There’s nothing I can think of. This is so outside my comfort zone!
Role in the camp: Cook and someone who is there to help with chores.
Miss most: My daughter, Anaiya.
Dream camper: Nadiya Hussain – she would be great for cooking us meals.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single.
Ian Wright MBE
After years of deliberation, former Arsenal and England footie star Ian Wright has finally decided to step into the jungle.
“I have been asked to do it every year and every time, I have always thought I am definitely not doing that because there was more and more jeopardy involved,” he said.
“Now it does appeal to me at this particular time. I like the vibe, it is a really cool show and I am really intrigued.”
Phobias: Some of those things [snakes, rats and creepy crawlies] will make me squirm but I will deal with them when I am in there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am going in as me and I am not going in to try to be anything different.
Role in the camp: Help out with all the activities.
Miss most: Aside from my family, football.
Dream camper: Someone who has knowledge and wisdom.
Missing any special occasion: Football punditry work commitments.
Relationship status: Married.
Myles Stephenson
Rak-Su star and X Factor winner Myles Stephenson, is already worrying about the dreaded buck-tucker trails, revealing, “I know my family are going to be wetting themselves laughing watching me. Anything involving small confined spaces or bugs is going to be hard!”
Phobias: Bugs and spiders – I have to get my family members to get rid of them for me!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing. I am a pretty normal person. I even go to the shops in my PJs!
Role in the camp: Cook.
Miss most: My PlayStation. I love gaming!
Dream camper: Sir Elton John. I admire him so much and he’s a Watford boy too.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single
Adele Roberts
It’s going to be a long few weeks for Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts who jumps at the mere sight of a spider. Does she realise where she’s heading?
“I’ve only camped once and that was the worst night of my life,” she reveals. “I hate spiders. If I see one, I can’t speak, I freeze and I do this weird thing where I wring my hands together!
“I don’t know where it has come from but as I have got older, I have hated them more and it has now got to the point where I have to have cedar blocks in my house!”
Phobias: Spiders – I am so petrified!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I can’t think of any.
Role in the camp: Cleaner and I’ll set up a pretend radio studio in the camp to inject some fun.
Miss most: My girlfriend, family and music – a day doesn’t go by when I am not listening to it.
Dream camper: Rita Ora – she is amazing.
Missing any special occasion: My Dad’s birthday and he doesn’t know yet that I am going in the Jungle!
Relationship status: Has a girlfriend.
Andrew Maxwell
Another Irish face to appear in camp, is that of Andrew Maxwell. The stand-up comedian jumped at the opportunity to take part in I’m A Celeb, and he’s already counting down the days until he can enter.
“It was a no brainer when they asked me and I said ‘yes’ immediately.
“In fact on the day of my meeting, we were clearing out our basement at home and there was a spider. I picked it up and put it on my face for a bit of practice!”
Phobias: I don’t like the look of any of those guys – the insects and creepy crawlies!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing – I am just going to be myself.
Role in the camp: The person who cleans out the toilet every day and who collects the logs.
Miss most: My wife, children, beer and football.
Dream camper: Geoff Capes.
Missing any special occasion: Other than my stand-up gigs, no.
Relationship status: Married.
Jacqueline Jossa
Former Eastenders star Jacqueline Jossa is heading Down Under, but she’s already hurting at the thoughts of being away from her two young kids.
“This is definitely the longest I have ever been away from them and that is going to be really hard.
“I didn’t know how to face even telling them. In the end, I thought the best idea was to say ‘mummy is going away for work’ and I would see them soon. My family is so close-knit and I will miss them all terribly.”
Phobias: Insects, creatures, spiders – everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think some people see me as a pushover or doormat – I am not.
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My children, husband, family and social media!
Dream camper: Jamie Oliver would be wicked. He would be able to cook in the camp.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married.
Roman Kemp
Capital Radio DJ Martin Kemp is bubbling with joy ahead of his I’m A Celeb debut – and his dad, Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, is equally as excited.
“My Dad loves it,” says Roman. “He is ready to find the worst freeze frame possible of my face and put it out on social media!
‘Mum will say she hates it up until the day I get in there. Once she sees the show, understands it and grasps I am in there, I think she will be alright. She is really nervous though!”
Phobias: Cotton wool and I won’t like trials in the dark.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am always referred to as Martin Kemp’s son so it would be nice for everyone to get to know me a bit better.
Role in the camp: The person who will do all the jobs nobody wants to do.
Miss most: My parents and my girlfriend.
Dream camper: Thierry Henry – I am a massive Arsenal fan!
Missing any special occasion: Other than my breakfast show, Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell ball. I have never ever missed it before.
Relationship status: Dating.
Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner is set to make her UK reality tv debut, as she enters the I’m A Celeb jungle – and her past experiences in a similar environment, will certainly help!
“I did the US version of this and it was a very interesting experience. Being in the Jungle is certainly not easy and yes, it is totally back to basics but I thought this would be a great opportunity to leave everything behind for three weeks. Last time, it was almost like a cleansing of the soul!”
Phobias: None but like everyone, insects do gross me out.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: To show I am exactly the same person as I have always been.
Role in the camp: To be there for everyone in the camp and to help with chores.
Miss most: My family, friends, house – everything!
Dream camper: Kanye West ‘he is a good friend of mine and he’s good to have an intelligent and interesting conversation with’.
Missing any special occasion: Thanksgiving.
Relationship status: ‘I have lots of friends’.
James Haskell
While former England rugby player is excited to head into the I’m A Celeb jungle this year, he knows it’ll be incredibly difficult being away from his wife.
“Chloe thinks it’s fantastic. She is really excited and I think she will love it. But I will miss her a lot. We have been inseparable for five years and we speak two to three times a day.”
“It will be a massive change (not being able to chat to her) and I think I will end up talking about her a lot.”
Phobias: I’m not going to tell you!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’m going in the Jungle to have a fun time but I’ve always done this lad bravado kind of thing and actually I am really different.
Role in the camp: I will help around the camp with all the jobs.
Miss most: My wife, technology and not being able to read a book.
Dream camper: Idris Elba.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married.
Kate Garraway
Kate Garraway has been confirmed as one of this year’s campmates, but by the sounds of it, it’s not going to be an easy few weeks for the broadcaster!
“I am terrified of all of the things in the Jungle, especially heights – it is the crazy heights on thin bits suspended on bits of metal or wood. Or if you are in a little box with creepy crawlies or snakes in it!”
Phobias: Spiders, heights, being in a box covered with snakes – I am terrified of absolutely everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing, I want to go in the Jungle and fly the flag for the older woman.
Role in the camp: Cooking for everyone.
Miss most: My family and not being able to check the news headlines about the latest Brexit developments.
Dream camper: The Queen – she would be the best campmate in the world!
Missing any special occasion: Lorraine Kelly’s 60th party and Richard Arnold’s 50th party!
Relationship status: Married.
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here starts Sunday November 17th at 9pm.