ITV bosses have finally revealed the full star-studded line-up ahead of the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! All Stars series.
As the colder months approach, fans have been eagerly waiting the full list of the 15 celebrities set to jet off to a South African jungle after a three year break during the global pandemic.
Presenters Ant McPartlin, 46, and Declan Donnelly, 47, are set to return to the show to film the iconic spin-off series with a slew of fan-favourite former contestants from previous series.
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A source has since told The Sun that viewers can expect a slightly different format to the show with a slew of “twists and surprises along the way”.
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The insider explained to the publication: “It’s a different format to Australia, who knows when and where celebrities will enter camp, literally anything could happen.
“It’s not clear how many will star in camp or how many will be there by the end when one is crowned King of Queen of the jungle, possibly for a second time.
“It’s the best of I’m A Celebrity, quite literally, but there’s some twists and surprises along the way for viewers and campers so it’s not going to be as straightforward as they might think.”
So here is the full celebrity cast of the brand-new All Star series set to start this winter.
Phil Tufnell
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Everyone’s favourite loveable cricket player Phil Tufnell is set to return to the ITV show as he prepares to move back to the jungle nearly 19 years after he was crowned King of the Jungle.
The Question of Sport star, 56, will be ditching the cosy studio for the gruelling jungle camp all over again and it’s fair to say the star will be hoping to take home another win.
Back in 2003, the star managed to beat footballer John Fashanu and designer Linda Barker to the winning spot but the challenges of the South African jungle could push the star too far.
Amir Khan
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British boxing star Amir, 35, will be switching out the boxing ring for a slew of challenging Bushtucker Trials on I’m A Celebrity All Stars.
His return comes just four years after he made his I’m A Celebrity debut back in 2018 but despite the fact the star didn’t take top spot during his ITV stint, he still managed to come away as one of the best-paid contestants ever to join the show.
Loyal fans will remember how the hunky sportsman was terrified of creepy crawlies and caused uproar after she inhaled a slew of strawberries and cream with radio presenter Iain Lee without telling the rest of the camp.
Talking about his first round in the gruelling camp, he confessed: “I enjoyed it. It’s one of the best things I ever did.
“Going in the jungle, being away from everyone, being focused, focusing on you and what you want to do in life.”
Paul Burrell
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Another star set to cause a stir in the ITV camp is former royal butler Paul Burrell who could prove to be one of the most interesting stars of the new series so far.
The former royal employee, 64, will be sure to spill a slew of anecdotes about the late Queen Elizabeth II as well as his moving time as Princess Diana’s rock.
Fans will remember the hilarious moment the star had an explosive meltdown as he struggled his way through the Bushtucker Trials in an effort to claw vital meal tokens from inside holes filled with creepy rats and bugs.
A TV insider told The Sun that ITV producers were desperate for him to sign up for the All Stars series.
They told the publication: “His bizarre facial expressions during the Bushtucker Challenge have gone down in the jungle’s history books.”
Jordan Banjo
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Diversity dancer Jordan Banjo, 29, is hoping to return to the jungle with a bang following his disappointing stint back in 2016 as the fourth star voted out of the show.
The Britain’s Got Dancing star – known for his infamous backflips – is set to reunite with his fellow co-star Carol Vorderman who appeared in the previous line-up in Australia.
But unfortunately neither of them managed to take the crown after Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle,
An insider told The Sun: “ITV hope that Jordan will bring plenty of banter to their highly anticipated first All Stars series.”
Andrew Whyment
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Coronation Street legend Andrew Whyment wasn’t ready to leave jungle life behind following his 2019 stint.
The ITV star is set to take back his throne after he was pipped to the post by fellow star Jacqueline Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle.
He hopes to win over the viewers once more with his hilarious jokes and amazing personality.
Dean Gaffney
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Former EastEnders heartthrob Dean Gaffney is back to steal the hearts of the nation all over again as he hopes to be crowned the next King of the Jungle.
The actor – who is best known for playing the role of Robbie Fowler on the BBC One soap – first took part on the show back in 2006 where Busted’s bassist Matt Willis won the series.
It is understood that the soap star was one of the first names they wanted to get on board for the All Stars series and “acted quickly to snap him up”.
Shaun Ryder
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Former runner-up and Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder is another star hoping to take home a win for the second time around.
The 60-year-old dinger – who recently lost his brother Paul – was pipped to the post by 2010 winner Stacey Solomon.
And it’s fair to say that the singer was less than impressed with the outcome of his series after he claimed the ITV reality show was “rigged”.
Speaking after his last appearance on the show, he said of Stacey’s win: “As far as I am concerned the game was rigged. I really do mean that.”
Gillian McKeith
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You Are What You Eat star Gillian McKeith is arguably one of the most memorable stars to have taken part on the ITV show over the 20 years it has been on the air.
It’s fair to say that one of the most legendary moments of the show’s history was the moment Gillian McKeith fainted during a Bushtucker trial.
Taking part alongside Shaun and Stacey back in 2010, the 62-year-old was given oxygen after the Geordie double act caught her as she collapsed.
During her time on the show, the blonde bombshell was voted to do a slew of trials by the public and viewers can’t wait to do the same next year.
Carol Vorderman
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Countdown star Carol Vorderman blessed our screens for more than 40 years on the daytime Channel 4 show.
In 2016, the blonde bombshell left her life in the TV studio for the Australian jungle where a flirty friendship with comedian Joel Dommett, 37.
Former Rear of the Year winner Carol came eighth in the ITV series after just 18 days in the jungle.
The mathematician was a huge hit with viewers back in 2016, and the loveable Welsh beauty hopes to charm the nation with her electric personality.
Georgia Toffolo
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Former Queen of the Jungle Toff is set to return to the jungle to take back her crown once more.
It is understood the Made In Chelsea star, 27, agreed to take part in the pre-recorded series filmed in the heart of South Africa for a fee thought to be superior to what she earnt during her 2017 stint.
During her series, the blonde bombshell was one of the lowest pair stars to take part in the show throughout its history despite the fact she won the show.
Toff only bagged £13,000 from her three-month stint, according to The Sun.
Viewers couldn’t help but fall in love with Toff’s genuine friendship with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s outspoken dad Stanley, 81.
The reality star will reunite with her former campmate Amir Khan who landed £400,000 for his Australian jungle, making him one of the highest paid contestants in the show’s history.
Helen Flanagan
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More than a decade on from her first jungle stint, Helen Flanagan is set to make a major comeback after her I’m A Celebrity journey was cut short.
Back in 2012, the Coronation Street star left viewers gasping for air when she took part in the iconic waterfall shower wearing nothing but a bikini.
The Rosie Webster star was pipped to the post by fellow soap star Charlie Brooks – who is known for her role as Janine Butcher on EastEnders.
Janice Dickinson
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TV diva Janice will no doubt draw in viewers after the legendary drama queen burst into tears numerous times during her jungle journey.
Loyal fans of the long-running ITV show can’t forget the wild arguments the TV star caused from her unfiltered points of view about her star-studded campmates.
Despite her outrageous opinions, Janice came second behind Christopher Biggins in the wild reality show.
After she left the jungle, the TV star was branded “vile” by some of her former campmates – but will her new campmates agree?
Myleene Klass
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Hear’Say singer Myleene Klass was dubbed I’m A Celebrity’s “sexiest ever” contestant on the ITV show, and it’s fair to say viewers are looking forward to seeing her return to the show once more.
Viewers will remember the star’s iconic 2006 shower scene which is often voted by loyal fans as one of the ITV show’s best moments over the years.
The brunette beauty narrowly missed out on taking the crown after she landed in second place to Busted star Matt Willis.
Joe Swash
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King of the jungle Joe Swash, 40, will be attempting to take home another win in the spin-off ITV series.
The former soap star won the series back in 2008 before he went on to host the ITV2 sister show for ten years one year later. n
He went on to marry former X Factor singer and fellow I’m A Celebrity champion Stacey Solomon and is hoping to take some top tips into the jungle with him.
Fatima Whitbread
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Olympic winner Fatima Whitbread, 61 concludes the star-studded line-up starring in the All Star series.
The javelin thrower recently put her skills to the test after she took on a similarly gruelling reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Fatima first starred on the ITV reality show back in 2011 and finished in an impressive third place.
One of her most memorable moments from the TV series was when she got a cockroach stuck up her nose which had to be removed by Medic Bob.
But this time the sports star is hoping to take home the crown by returning to the brutal jungle one last time.
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