I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here line-up confirmed
Just when we thought our Sunday night would never be the same, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here returns with its 14th series.
Another batch of celebrities are leaving the comfort of their homes and heading into the Australian outback amongst the creepy crawlies.
The ten celebrities heading into the jungle for the new series are:
Last year we saw our very own Kian Egan crowned King of The Jungle, with David Emanuel as runner up.
So who are they? Let us introduce you:
Age: 68
Date of Birth: 18th February 1946
Phobias: There is no point saying you hate spiders as the next thing you know, you will be banged up with them! I am allergic to cats but there aren’t any in the jungle!
Missing any special occasions?: My twins’ birthday
Role in the camp: To get on with people in a helpful way
Miss most: My family, work and old codger activities!
Dream camper: Someone who makes me laugh. Kathy Lette
Relationship status: Married
As one of the BBC’s most respected newsreaders and war reporters, Michael Buerk is one of this year’s most surprising contestants but he is planning to embrace jungle life wholeheartedly.
Age:36
Date of birth: 23rd October 1978
Phobias: I hate snakes, spiders, all the animals you find in there!
Missing any special occasions?: No my life is boring at the minute as I have retired from football. This is a great time to do this!
Role in the camp: Joker
Miss most: Luxuries including my bed!
Dream camper: Mickey Rourke
Relationship status: Engaged
After retiring from football, former Wigan player Jimmy Bullard has been looking for a new challenge – and he thinks sleeping in the wild and eating cockroaches will fill the void.
Age: 50
Date of birth: 11th July 1964
Phobias: None but I don’t like the look of the eating trial!
Missing any special occasions?: Yes my daughter’s 17th birthday. But she has given me the Ok to go in the jungle…
Role in the camp: Father figure and raconteur
Miss most: My music and family
Dream camper: Stevie Wonder, George Clooney
Relationship status: Married
After turning 50 in the summer, Coronation Street star Craig Charles felt going in the jungle was the perfect way to mark his landmark birthday in style.
Age: 33
Date of Birth: 31st January 1981
Phobias: Claustrophobia, every single creepy crawly. I just have to see an animal and I jump!
Missing any special occasions?: A very close friend’s birthday
Role in the camp: I love to chat! I am looking forward to getting to know everyone
Miss most: My family and my shop – as mad as that sounds!
Dream camper: Tamer Hassan for my eye candy, Louis Walsh for a bit of fun and throw Sharon Osbourne into the mix too.
Relationship status: Single
The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins admits she is so nervous about going in the jungle that she can’t stop crying and has suffered from terrible anxiety.
Age: 49
Date of Birth: 1st July 1965
Phobias: I am not fond of heights but lack of food, boredom and people are the three things I hate most!
Missing any special occasions?: Lots of motorbike events. It’s a busy time in the calendar.
Role in the camp: Help with the daily chores
Miss most: Food
Dream camper: Richard Branson
Relationship status: Married
He may be one of the World’s legendary motorbike drivers of all time but Carl Fogarty admits going in the jungle will be a far scarier experience.
The very first Irish women in the Jungle -
Age: 25
Date of Birth: 3rd May 1989
Phobias: Creepy crawlies, heights, the dark. I’ve made no secret of my fears!
Missing any special occasions?: I’m recording a new album and I’ve rearranged a few things in Miami
Role in the camp: Chatting to everyone
Miss most: Being able to pick up the phone to family and friends
Dream camper: Ooh I don’t know. People are always different when you meet them. I do love Beyonce though!
Relationship status: Single
Model and singer Nadia Forde is up for a romance in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity.
Age: 63
Date of Birth: 14th December 1950
Phobias: Snakes and spiders but I am going to be brave
Missing any special occasions?: No, my birthday isn’t until December 14th and we will be back by then but I could pretend it’s earlier!
Role in the camp: Motherly and a child!
Miss most: My husband, daughter and family
Dream camper: Christopher Biggins
Relationship status: Married
‘Allo ‘Allo actress Vicki Michelle has revealed she is going on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! to ‘big up’ older women.
Age: 28
Date of Birth: 14th September 1986
Phobias: I don’t want to say anything to jinx myself
Missing any special occasions?: Work and birthdays
Role in the camp: Socialiser
Miss most: My music
Dream camper: Rihanna. She is cool and she has so much energy around her
Relationship status: Dating
He may be one of the country’s coolest rapper artists but Tinchy Stryder has decided to go on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! because he doesn’t want to be ‘boxed in’.
Age: 44
Date of birth: 7th August 1970
Phobias: Heights, claustrophobia – all that is required out in Australia!
Missing any special occasions?: No
Role in the camp: I am not sure yet but I definitely don’t want to be mummy!
Miss most: My children
Dream camper: I don’t mind who is in the camp!
Relationship status: Single
TV presenter Mel Sykes has revealed she is going to find it incredibly tough leaving her children behind to go into the jungle.
Age: 29
Date of Birth: 12th June 1985
Phobias: Free fall, and I don’t like bugs or snakes.
Missing any special occasions?: No, this is a great time for me
Role in the camp: Party girl
Miss most: My two children. It’s going to be a struggle
Dream camper: A hot looking guy!
Relationship status: Married
TV reality star Kendra Wilkinson is hoping there will be plenty of ‘eye candy’ as she joins the jungle in a bid to ‘shake up’ her life before she hits 30 next year.
How will this year’s celebrities cope with being away from their loved ones? Sleeping in the wild? Lack of food? Sharing a camp with snakes, rats and creepy crawlies? And perhaps worst of all, adapting to spending 24 hours a day with their campmates?
Ant and Dec will return as the show’s hosts, giving us all the gossip from the jungle and overseeing those infamous Bushtucker Trials.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here NOW! also returns to 3e each night with Laura Whitmore, Joe Swash and Rob Beckett giving us the lowdown from the jungle.
Starts on Sunday 16 November at 9pm on 3e.
