This year's batch of I'm A Celebrity contestants are making their way Down Under for the 2023 series of the popular ITV reality show.
The new recruits will join hosts Ant and Dec at the iconic campsite in New South Wales, where they'll take part in a series of Bushtucker trials and challenges in a bid to be crowned this year's King or Queen of the Jungle. But which celebrities are taking the plunge this year? Keep reading to find out which famous faces will be joining this year's line-up...
I'm A Celebrity line-up
Josie Gibson
© ITV/ShutterstockThis Morning star Josie Gibson was spotted touching down in Oz less than two weeks before the 2023 series start date.
While the 38-year-old presenter is perhaps best known for her regular presenting gig on ITV's This Morning, she rose to fame after winning the 11th series of Big Brother.
Josie is no stranger to reality shows, as she previously appeared on the 2017 series of Channel 4's The Jump, which saw celebrity contestants attempt to master various winter sports.
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Jamie Lynn Spears
© ITV/ShutterstockFresh off her stint on Dancing with the Stars in America, the sister of pop icon Britney Spears will be heading Down Under. Jamie is also known for leading roles on Zoey 101, Zoey 102 and Sweet Magnolias. Numerous American stars have appeared on I'm a Celeb, so we can't wait to see how Jamie fares, and show bosses are reported to be hoping she'll share some secrets about her older sister.
Marvin Humes
© ITV/ShutterstockJLS singer Marvin Humes is heading into the jungle with the backing of his wife, Rochelle. Marvin is a familiar face due to his time with the iconic boyband that released hits like Beat Again and The Club is Alive. Marvin has also been a successful TV presenter, hosting shows like The Voice and The Hit List.
A show source believed the singer will likely bring a sizeable fanbase with him in his quest to be crowned King of the Jungle. They've also teased that with 15 years of experience in the industry, he'll have plenty of juicy stories to share with his fellow castmates.
Sam Thompson
© ITV/ShutterstockSam was backing girlfriend Zara McDermott as she took part in Strictly Come Dancing, and now the star will return the favour as her boyfriend is heading into the Jungle. A show source told The Sun that Sam would be a hit with viewers due to his "funny self-deprecating personality".
Danielle Harold
© ITV/ShutterstockDanielle broke the hearts of the nation this year with her portrayal of Lola Pearce on EastEnders as the character tragically died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The role saw her sweep awards shows, with wins at the National Television Awards, British Soap Awards, Inside Soap Awards and the TRIC Awards.
Nigel Farage
© ITV/ShutterstockThe former UKIP and Brexit Party leader will be leaving his GB News slot to appear in the camp. The 59-year-old has been described as a "Marmite character" and "won't hold back" during conversations. Nigel will be following in other politicians' footsteps, including former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who finished in third place last year.
Fred Sirieix
© ITV/ShutterstockOur favourite maître d' is heading to Australia despite previously having reservations about appearing on the show. Last year, he joked: "I don’t think I'd do I'm a Celebrity. I wouldn't be too keen on eating a camel's anus or something like that. I know I eat frogs, I'm French, but at least those frogs are cooked!" We can't wait to see him take on a Bushtucker Trial now!
Grace Dent
© ITV/ShutterstockFred isn't the only star on this year's series to have previously turned their nose up as the prospect of the food on offer as Masterchef star and restaurant critic Grace Dent has also hit out at the programme. She previously described the show as "a puerile venture into starvation, televised constipation and animal cruelty, abbreviated by ads for Iceland £1 curries".
Nick Pickard
© ITV/ShutterstockMr Hollyoaks himself will be joining this year's cast. Nick plays Tony Hutchinson on the long-running soap, and is the only actor from the show's first episode who is still on the show. Over the years, Nick's character has been involved in tonnes of storylines from affairs, failed businesses and even being kidnapped by a murderous granny. Soap life is tough! Some of Nick's co-stars like Jamie Lomas and last year's Owen Warner have gone far, so will this be the same for the OG character?
Nella Rose
© ITV/ShutterstockRounding out this year's line-up is social media star Nella Rose. Bosses are hoping she will connect with a younger audience and the star boasts a million followers on TikTok, almost 800,000 subscribers on YouTube and a further 892,000 on Instagram.
l'm a Celeb's late arrivals
Tony Bellew
© Kieron McCarronFormer professional boxer Tony Bellew was one of the first late arrivals in this year's series.
The 40-year-old is well known for his impressive boxing career, as well as for his portrayal of fictional boxer Ricky Conlan in the Rocky spin-off film series Creed and Creed III.
On why he signed up, Tony revealed that he wants to make his children proud. "I want to come in for the experience and leave a little bit of a trail for my kids who will be able to say: 'My dad did that'. And it is my children who motivate me," he said. "The biggest incentive is to make them proud. I am getting excited now and it is going to be surreal being with Ant & Dec. I’ve never met them before!"
Frankie Dettori
© Joel AndersonFrankie Dettori is a champion jockey with a career spanning over 35 years. One of his most notable achievements is riding seven winners at Ascot in 1996.
"This is going to be tougher than a horse race, it is going to be a challenge, but I am looking forward to it all," he said. "I am going straight from riding to the jungle. But you don’t get to do this every day so why not?"
I'm A Celebrity 2023 start date
The 2023 series kicks off on Sunday November 19 at 9pm on ITV.
Where is the I'm A Celebrity jungle?
While the show was originally filmed in Queensland, northeast Australia, production moved to New South Wales for the second season in 2003.
The campsite is located in Springbrook National Park, a 15,310-acre space near Murwillumbah.
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Fans may remember in 2020 and 2021, the series was forced to relocate to Gwrych Castle in Wales due to travel restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It was Giovanna Fletcher and Danny Miller who were crowned winners in 2020 and 2021 whilst the Grade I listed castle hosted the celebrities. For the full list of jungle kings and queens throughout the years, click here.
