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The latest series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is set to kick off within weeks, featuring a fresh batch of famous faces tackling the notorious Bushtucker Trials. The celebrities will jet off to Australia to share the jungle camp experience. This comes as the Geordie duo are filming the All Stars series, which is expected to air next year. This year's contestants will be aiming to emulate musician Danny Jones, the McFly star who claimed the King of the Jungle crown last year. Before that, they'll need to survive the challenges of the programme, which will once more be presented by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. Whilst we anticipate the ITV show's comeback, we examine the celebrities rumoured to be joining the new series or who have dropped hints about a jungle adventure. The speculation surrounding the cast announcement features soap stars, a football player and a TikTok sensation. Emmerdale stalwart Lisa Riley is reportedly being courted to exchange the Dales for the Australian wilderness, with sources indicating she's in serious discussions about participating, reports the Mirror . She's most recognised for portraying Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap, a character she originally brought to life in 1995. A television source revealed to The Sun: "Lisa is the perfect celebrity for the show because not only is she from a soap watched by millions she's one of its biggest characters and it's an ITV show to boot. "She also has a naughty, mischievous sense of humour which is guaranteed to get a big response from her other celebrity campmates during their time in the jungle. "Lisa is by no means the first star from Emmerdale to have gone on I'm a Celebrity and those that do always tend to get a great response from viewers at home." Earlier this year, Lisa even hinted at participating in the reality show, stating: "I'm A Celebrity...is something I would do before I turned 50 as a test for myself." BelfastLive has contacted ITV for comment. Social media sensation Angry Ginge, boasting over three million followers across platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok, is one of the potential names being considered. He could follow in the footsteps of previous contestants Nella Rose and GK Barry. The social media personality, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, is thought to have caught the eye of ITV bosses during the annual charity football match, Soccer Aid. An insider told The Sun: "ITV bosses always like to have a social media superstar on their cast, especially after GK Barry proved such a success last year. Angry Ginge has bags of personality and was really friendly to everyone at Soccer Aid this year. He made a great impression." While fans might recall Tommy being tipped for last year's show, he is back on the rumoured list for 2025. He reportedly declined I'm A Celebrity due to a boxing match. The Love Islander confessed he's keen to take part in the programme, suggesting 2025 might be his moment to shine. Tommy revealed to the Mirror: "I'm a Celeb is an amazing show and it's something I want to do in the future but 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." The former EastEnders favourite might fancy heading Down Under for a fresh challenge after saying goodbye to Whitney Dean last year. She revealed her desire to "pursue things that are in [her] heart," following her departure from the BBC soap. Back in May, the Sun claimed Shona was in serious discussions about entering the jungle, which could see her return to our screens once more. The TV chef Jamie Oliver's spouse might step into the limelight after he revealed he'd give the programme a wide berth. Jamie fuelled rumours that Jools could be joining the lineup when he appeared during a livestream with presenters Ant and Dec.. "Thanks for the offer, boys. I would love to come on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here ! , I think it's an amazing show," he said. Jamie confessed ITV "couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world " to participate. But he hinted: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools. She would love to be on the show. Go on, Jools!". Denise van Outen is another potential jungle dweller being whispered about for the upcoming series. The TV personality and entertainer is well-versed in reality competition programmes, having previously tackled shows including Strictly Come Dancing, The Masked Singer and Dancing on Ice. She has previously hinted at a potential appearance on I'm A Celebrity. In a 2021 interview with the Sun, Denise stated: "I will do it at some point." She also mentioned that participating in the show for her 50th birthday would be "nice," although she turned 51 earlier this year and has yet to make her debut as a campmate. As per the Sun, bookmakers had reduced her odds of becoming a campmate from 5/1 to 2/1 last month. A spokesperson for Ladbrokes told the publication: "It looks like the stars have finally aligned to give us Denise van Outback in 2025. With a new album in the autumn and a tour booked for the spring, there's a glaring hole in her calendar that she could fill with a Bushtucker Trial or two." Ex-footballer Wayne Rooney has hinted that he might follow in his wife Coleen Rooney's footsteps with a stint in the jungle. Coleen was a finalist on last year's series, finishing as runner-up on the show. Speaking about the possibility, he said on an episode of the Wayne Rooney Show released earlier this month: "I think I would ... I would ... at the right time. I'd struggle with some of the trials, though. Y'know the worst one, y'know where they walk into a room [and] there's like a big ostrich just looking at you." He added: "I didn't [know I was scared of ostriches] but I'm just picturing them being there." His co-presenter Kae Kurd chimed in: "I reckon the producers of I'm a Celeb are watching this and just going ... rubbing their hands at this opportunity now." Wayne, however, hinted that his work commitments might prevent him from participating this year, but that doesn't necessarily rule out a future stint on I'm A Celeb. Wayne explained: "I can't, can I? Because I wouldn't be able to do the podcast in there, so I can't do it." Co-host Kelly Somers agreed that was a "good excuse". Boxing sensation Conor Benn is rumoured to be in the line-up for the new series of I'm A Celebrity. Conor, son of former two-division world champion boxer Nigel Benn, is set to face Chris Eubank Jr on 15 November in a much-anticipated rematch. "The logistics are a challenge given how close the match is to the start of the jungle, but ITV and Conor are keen to make this happen if they can," an insider said about Conor's potential jungle stint. "Conor's profile has soared due to the intense rivalry between him and Chris Eubank Jr. Obviously, Conor's main priority is the fight. But with his great physique, he is also likely to provide the show with this year's male pin-up. I'm A Celeb bosses think he'll make a great addition to the camp. One option is that he goes in as a late entry." Comedian Ruby Wax is reportedly in advanced talks for the new series of I'm A Celebrity. "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," an insider revealed. Ruby is no stranger to stepping outside her comfort zone. Back in 2023, she spent ten days on a remote island for Channel 5's Ruby Wax: Cast Away. Former Lioness and sports telly presenter Alex Scott is rumoured to be in the running for the new series. Reports suggest that Alex is eager to show the British public a different aspect of her personality, as they usually see her in a professional capacity. "Alex loves pushing herself out of her comfort zone and where better to do it than the jungle? The public know her as a sportswoman and a serious broadcaster so she thinks she can show people a side to her that they've never seen before," an insider revealed. They added: "Alex is game for anything and is a tough cookie so she's ready for anything that gets thrown at her - literally. Alex's personal life has also been under the spotlight after it was revealed that she was dating singer Jess Glynne. A decade after her husband Spencer Matthews was ejected from I'm A Celebrity, could Vogue be jungle-bound? The Made in Chelsea star was booted out of camp after just three days back in 2015 because he was taking steroids and hadn't informed producers beforehand. Now, Vogue has been hailed as "one of the most glam signings" in years. "She is really fun and gets on with everyone, so bosses reckon she will be a hit with viewers," a source revealed. "It has been a hard decision to go on the show, because it will mean so much time away from her kids, but she wants to fight her fears and go for it." "Spencer is a massive thrillseeker and is always off on an adventure, but now it is Vogue's turn to have one."
