See the full line-up for I'm A Celeb: South Africa
It began on Monday 24th April!
Last updated 26th Apr 2023
I'm a Celeb: South Africa has now started! The show was originally announced during Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday 25th March, when Geordie duo Ant and Dec revealed exciting details about the brand new I'm A Celeb spin-off show.
With current Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott MBE as the guest announcer, the news was announced during Read My Lips at the start of the show.
During the first episode of the show on Monday 24th April, Gillian McKeith joined the line-up, which was received with mixed reactions from viewers.
Which celebs are taking part in I'm A Celeb: All Stars?
Nine famous faces were revealed on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday 25th March, including former winner Phil Tufnell, and iconic camp mates such as Janice Dickinson, Jordan Banjo, and Amir Khan.
See the full line-up below:
Myleene Klass - WINNER
Myleene Klass joined I'm a Celeb: South Africa during the second episode along with reality TV star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and soap star Andy Whyment.
Myleene was a runner up back in 2006 and revealed the best memory from her time on the show was when the jungle came alive at night.
Jordan Banjo - SECOND PLACE
Diversity star and KISS presenter Jordan Banjo appeared on series 16 in 2016. He finished in 9th place.
Jordan said: "How many people get the chance to do it twice? A series with different campmates from over the years sounds pretty cool and my fellow Diversity dancers are excited to see me suffer again!"
Fatima Whitbread - THIRD PLACE
Former Olympian Fatima Whitbread appeared in 2011, where she finished in third place! Last year, Fatima also took part in brutal Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Fatima said: "I learnt a lot about myself in the Australian camp and I know there will be some life size characters and life size egos in South Africa too! But what a great experience it is going to be."
Phil Tufnell - ELIMINATED
Former cricketer Phil Tufnell, or Tuffers as he's also known, appeared on and won the second series in 2003.
Phil said: "I am one of the lucky few to have gone in the jungle and experienced it all and that's what appealed to me when they phoned up to ask me to take part again. I said yes immediately."
Helen Flanagan - ELIMINATED
Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan appeared on series 12 in 2012, finishing the show in 7th place! Helen was voted to do a huge amount of trials during her time on the show, winning just 17 stars out of a possible 52.
Helen said: "I am not saying I am going to go in and be a jungle warrior and be absolutely amazing because I will not. Yes I will be scared but I will have a go and I will be a lot better than last time!"
Paul Burrell - ELIMINATED
Paul Burrell appeared on series 4 in 2004, where he made fans of the show laugh out loud watching his reaction to doing the trials. Paul finished in second place behind Joe Pasquale.
Paul said: "I loved doing it the first time around and to be asked again is very special. It's like coming into the final of the jungle Olympics. I had to eat kangaroo testicles in Australia and I am expecting everything to be bigger in South Africa."
Carol Vorderman - ELIMINATED
Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman took part in series 16 in 2016, finishing in 8th place! Carol got an impressive 19/20 stars in trials.
Carol said: "Doing I'm A Celebrity changed me a lot and I can't wait to take part in this new series. I loved everything about I'm A Celebrity the first time round. We've still got a WhatsApp group! from 2016."
Joe Swash - ELIMINATED
Former EastEnders actor and all-round I'm A Celeb legend Joe Swash first appeared on the show way back in series 8 in 2018, going on to win!
Joe entered the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp as a late arrival alongside Dean Gaffney.
Dean Gaffney - ELIMINATED
Former soap star Dean Gaffney originally appeared on I'm A Celeb back in 2006, finishing in fifth place.
Dean entered the I'm A Celeb: South Africa camp as a late arrival alongside Joe Swash.
Janice Dickinson -LEFT
American supermodel Janice Dickinson appeared on series 7 in 2007, where she caused a huge stir and a number of arguments with her fellow camp mates. Despite this, Janice finished in second place behind Christopher Biggins.
Janice said: "I'm coming back for more fun, more camaraderie and to see if I can get along with everyone." Adding "You never know what's going to jump up and bite your ass."
Andy Whyment - ELIMINATED
Andy Whyment only appeared on the show in 2019, but he's back for more! The Coronation Street actor said his camp highlight was taking part in Cyclone and the scariest trial was eating fisheyes.
Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo - ELIMINATED
Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, best known for appearing in Made In Chelsea and winning I'm A Celeb back in 2017, they couldn't keep her away, when she joined in the second episode.
Toff said her ideal campmates were Christopher Biggins or Janice Dickinson, which is good news as Janice is already in the camp!
Amir Khan - ELIMINATED
Boxer Amir Khan appeared on series 17, where he split the opinion of fans by 'stealing' the camp's strawberries.
Amir said: "I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! helped me overcome my phobia of spiders and snakes. It also made me tougher as a person and I'm determined this time not to be soft when it comes to the Trials!"
Gillian McKeith - ELIMINATED
TV nutritionist Gillian McKeith was the first latecomer to I'm A Celeb: South Africa, she first appeared on the show in 2010, along with Shaun Ryder.
Shaun Ryder - ELIMINATED
Music legend Shaun Ryder appeared on the 10th series of I'm a Celebrity, which took place in 2010.
He said: "All I can remember about the Trials is eating a lot of penises, testicles and eyeballs! I could have stayed another year in Australia. I loved living outside in the camp and I had a proper laugh with my fellow celebrities. I know going to South Africa will be a great adventure. I can't wait to do it."
Will there be any late arrivals on I'm A Celeb: South Africa?
There sure will be! Although bosses have confirmed more celebs will enter throughout the series, they are yet to confirm any names!
Despite this, rumours have been rife! Check out the rumoured stars expected to arrive as late arrivals below:
Joe Swash
Former soap star Joe Swash is no stranger to I'm A Celeb! As well as winning series 8 in 2008, Joe went on to host the spin-off show for a number of years.
Dean Gaffney
EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has one of the most memorable eating trials in the show's history thanks to his hilarious reactions in 2006.
Gillian McKeith
Who could forget Gillian McKeith? The nutritionist and TV presenter appeared on series 10 in 2010, finishing in 8th place. Gillian is probably most remembered for THAT faint during a trial.
After being rumoured to join the All Stars series she appeared in the first episode.
Andy Whyment
Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment, who plays the famous Kirk Sutherland on the soap, delighted fans when he appeared on the 2019 series. After being rumoured to join the All Stars series he appeared in the second episode.
When does I'm A Celeb: All Stars start?
The new series started on Monday 24th April, but unlike the usual I'm A Celebrity, the series will not be live.
The show was actually filmed out in South Africa in September last year, with Ant and Dec previously telling Lorraine Kelly: "It’s kind of an all-stars… Taking some of your favourite campmates from the last 20 years and taking them for a brand new challenge in South Africa. So it's a completely different landscape and they're doing it again. They're competing to become the first ever I'm A Celebrity ‘Legend of the Savanna’... It’s very special.”
Revealing the differences to the live Australian series, Ant added: “And it's slightly different to the show we do in Australia because they go head to head in trials and whoever loses leaves. It’s quite brutal, so that’s how we decided the winner.”
Dec then claimed: “We’ve done it, we’ve shot it and it’s really, really good.”
I'm A Celeb: South Africa began at 9pm on Monday 24th April on ITV and STV and continues every night at 9pm.
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