I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is making history in 2026, with Ade Adepitan becoming the first wheelchair user to enter the Australian jungle.
“It’s never been done before,” the Paralympian declared as ITV unveiled the 11-strong lineup, which also includes Wayne Rooney, Chloe Burrows and Joanna Page.
Hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the three-week series premieres on November 16 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Ade Adepitan makes history in the jungle
Ade is no stranger to taking on a challenge. He helped Britain’s wheelchair basketball team win bronze at the 2004 Athens Paralympics and received an MBE for services to disability sport in 2005.
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ade contracted polio at 15 months old. He later made his mark on television, presenting BBC’s The Travel Show, fronting documentaries and covering the Paralympic Games for Channel 4.
According to ITV, producers are adapting the jungle camp to make it easier for Ade to move around. The broadcaster has not yet detailed the specific changes.
Despite his sporting and television experience, Ade admitted the opportunity still feels surreal.
“If someone spoke to my eight-year-old self, he wouldn’t believe it,” he told ITV.
Who are the other I’m a Celebrity UK 2026 cast members?
The other 10 celebrities joining Ade in the jungle are:
Wayne Rooney
Former England captain Wayne is following in the footsteps of his wife, Coleen Rooney, who finished runner-up to McFly’s Danny Jones in 2024.
Coleen has already offered Wayne some jungle advice, although he wants to experience the show his own way. His biggest worry? Jumping out of a helicopter, with snakes also high on his list of fears.
Wayne retired from football in 2021 after playing for Everton and Manchester United. He later moved into management and now works as a Match of the Day pundit.
Chloe Burrows
Chloe was runner-up on Love Island in 2021 and has appeared on Scared of the Dark and Celebs Go Dating. After finding romance on Love Island, Chloe is looking forward to a reality show without the dating drama. She joked that she’ll be swapping bikinis for rats, spiders and snakes.
Ricky Wilson
Ricky Wilson is best known as the lead singer of British rock band Kaiser Chiefs, whose hits include ‘Ruby’ and ‘I Predict a Riot’. Ricky has previously turned down opportunities to appear on the jungle show, but has finally agreed to take part in 2026. Friend and first-series winner Tony Blackburn encouraged him to take part.
Joanna Page
Joanna is best known for playing Stacey Shipman in the BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey. The Welsh actor has also appeared in several television and stage productions and hosts the podcast Lush! with her husband, James Thornton.
The mum-of-four is hoping the jungle will give her a chance to rediscover herself outside family life. However, there’s one problem: she’s so frightened of spiders that she’s been practising watching them on television.
Sharky
YouTube creator Sharky, whose real name is Sharmarke Mohamud, is also taking part. The 30-year-old is a member of Beta Squad, a popular YouTube group known for its comedy videos and challenges.
He said: “I am full-on on YouTube, but this show is so big and some people may not have heard of me … I’m feeling nervous but also very excited.”
AJ Odudu
The Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother presenter will swap hosting for competing. She has also reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.
She said: “I think we have only one life and we might as well live it to the fullest.”
Jack Skipper
The stand-up comedian from Sutton, South London, is also heading to Australia. He previously worked as a carpet fitter and is excited to meet his fellow campmates and take on the eating challenges.
He has appeared on Live at the Apollo and ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show, and has toured with comedian Russell Kane.
Leomie Anderson
The Victoria’s Secret model wants to show viewers a different side of herself. She has also stepped into television, presenting Glow Up and appearing on Netflix’s Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Leomie wants to prove there’s more to her than glamorous photoshoots, but camping could be a challenge. She admitted leaving Glastonbury after just one day when water spoiled her glamping tent.
Claire Sweeney
The former Coronation Street and Brookside actor is a longtime fan of the show. Meanwhile, she is taking a break from her Annie musical tour and is looking forward to meeting people outside her usual theatre circle.
Her former co-star Alan Halsall, who took part in the 2024 series, encouraged her to accept the opportunity.
Mariella Frostrup
The broadcaster and journalist, also known for appearing on Loose Women, wants to challenge ideas about age and prove that people should not miss opportunities because they feel too old.
She told ITV: “We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be written off at a certain age.”
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns on Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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