Coleen Rooney may join Danny Jones from McFly and Jane Moore from Loose Women in the upcoming season of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Recent reports suggest that other well-known personalities like ex-boxer Barry McGuigan, Love Island star Maura Higgins, and TV and radio figure Rev Richard Coles are also set to participate. The popular ITV reality show, which challenges celebrities to live in a jungle setting in Australia, is slated to premiere on November 17. While the lineup has been mentioned by various sources, ITV has yet to officially confirm the contestants.
Coleen Rooney, married to former England footballer Wayne Rooney, is a mother of four sons. She gained significant media attention during the “Wagatha Christie” legal case in 2022, where she accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking private information about her to the press. Rooney ultimately won her High Court case against Vardy, with the judge ruling that her claims were “substantially true.”
Actor Alan Halsall, known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street, is rumored to be participating as well. The 42-year-old has been part of the ITV soap for over twenty years and has tackled major storylines, including domestic abuse.
Melvin Odoom gained fame through his hosting roles at BBC Radio 1 alongside Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges. He has appeared as a team captain on BBC Three’s Sweat the Small Stuff and hosted The Xtra Factor. In 2016, he showcased his dancing skills on Strictly Come Dancing.
Maura Higgins first rose to prominence through Love Island in 2019 and was recently named the social ambassador for its American edition. Besides her television appearances, she is also a model and participated in shows like Dancing On Ice.
Another anticipated contestant is GK Barry—real name Grace Eleanor Keeling—who is popular on TikTok and YouTube, boasting millions of followers. She hosts a podcast titled Saving Grace where she shares personal stories and interviews celebrities.
Rev Richard Coles previously served as a Church of England priest before retiring in 2022. He is recognized for his contributions to broadcasting and literature and was part of the band The Communards in the 1980s.
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is also reportedly heading to Australia for the show. Known for winning a gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and becoming WBA World Featherweight Champion in the mid-1980s, he remains a celebrated figure in sports.
Tulisa Contostavlos made her name as part of N-Dubz before achieving solo success with hits like Young and Sight of You. She also served as a judge on The X Factor.
Dean McCullough is expected to transition from radio to reality TV; he presents BBC Radio 1’s Early Breakfast show. Jane Moore continues her role as both a panellist on Loose Women and an author.
Oti Mabuse has established herself as a prominent dancer and talent show judge over recent years. After winning Strictly Come Dancing twice, she joined Dancing On Ice as a judge in 2022.
Danny Jones from McFly gained fame in the early 2000s alongside fellow band members Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd. Jones later participated in the supergroup McBusted before both bands announced an upcoming tour together.