Start date revealed for I'm A Celeb 2023
The hit show is back with Ant and Dec!
Last updated 6th Nov 2023
It's been a staple of British TV since the first series way back in 2002, so fans will be pleased to know that popular entertainment show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is returning in the coming weeks!
The show, hosted by Geordie duo Ant and Dec, will air on ITV/STV as a whole host of brave celebrities enter the now famous Australian jungle, in an attempt to become the next King or Queen of the Jungle.
When does I'm A Celeb start?
Bosses have now confirmed the 2023 series will begin on Sunday 19th November, with a 105 minute episode!
Ant and Dec confirmed the news in a video, with the caption saying: 'Not quite live from the jungle yet 🤣 But they will be very soon! I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Starts Sunday 19th November at 9pm on ITV1 and @itvxofficial 🌴🥾'. (sic)
Which celebs are on I'm A Celeb this year?
Nothing has been confirmed which celebrities will be entering the jungle this year, but as always, there's plenty of rumours!
Check out all of the rumoured celebs below:
Patsy Palmer
Following her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, bookies had odds of 2/1 for EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer to appear on this year's show. As reality TV fans will know, she's no stranger to TV, having appeared on the likes of The Masked Singer and Dancing On Ice.
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on this year's line-up!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: "Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I'm A Celeb. "I think it's an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo's a--e, no way."
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools."
Ally McCoist
Scottish football legend Ally McCoist was reportedly in 'advanced talks' with bosses to appear on the 2024 series, but he didn't appear! The pundit has turned down the show twice in the past, and it looks like he's done the same again.
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson's Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Tommy Fury
Bookies were tipping Tommy Fury to sign up for the 2024 series, but after landing a rematch with KSI, Tommy turned down the show. Now he's back with Molly-Mae, many thought he'd feature in the 2025 line-up.
Giovanni Pernice
Following his removal from Strictly Come Dancing, ITV/STV bosses were reportedly keen to sign up Giovanni Pernice for the 2024 series, with Mail Online suggesting they are ready to splash out £100,000 to sign him. However, Giovanni then signed up for the Italian version of Strictly and he didn't appear!
Richard Gadd
After shooting to intense fame in 2024 following the release of Netflix's Baby Reindeer, Scottish actor and comedian Richard Gadd was reportedly being lined-up by bosses.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
Although she's in demand right now and very busy with radio and TV jobs, we have to admit we'd love to see Liv back in the jungle at some point!
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford recently expressed interest in appearing on I'm A Celeb. He told the Mirror: "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle."
Alex recently appeared on BBC One's Celebrity Race Across The World.
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years.
Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, but it looks like she's not going to appear in 2025.
Phil Taylor
Ever since he admitted he'd 'love' to appear on the show a number of years ago, darts legend Phil Taylor has been heavily rumoured every year.
Will Mellor
Following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, it seems actor Will Mellor has the reality TV bug, as he's admitted to his friend and former co-star Ralf Little he'd fancy appearing on I'm A Celeb
Following a two year stint in Wales, I'm A Celeb returned to Australia for last year's series, with celebs such as Owen Warner, Matt Hancock, Boy George, Mike Tindall MBE, and Sue Cleaver all taking part.
After three amazing weeks, the series ended on Sunday 27th November, with former Lioness Jill Scott MBE being crowned the winner with a huge 57.66% of the final vote.
In a show first, I'm A Celeb aired an additional series between April and May this year, called I'm A Celeb: South Africa. Although the show wasn't live, it featured some of the most iconic contestants from the last 22 years, with Myleene Klass being crowned the first ever I'm A Celeb Legend.
I'm A Celeb will begin on ITV and STV on Sunday 19th November.
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