The I’m A Celebrity lineup has reportedly been “revealed” ahead of launch date.
According to The Sun, Ally McCoist pulled out of the hit ITV show just weeks before the launch.
Barry McGuigan, a legendary Irish boxer and sports columnist for the Mirror, will replace the sporting legend.
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One TV insider revealed: “Barry is a bona-fide sporting legend and he’s a great person to have heading for the jungle.”
“When he rose to fame in the 1980s as the WBA featherweight boxing champ he became a non-sectarian ambassador. He fought for both Ireland and Great Britain and was loved and respected on both sides of the divide. There’s not many who can say that.”
Here are the reported campmates heading down under for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!:
Maura Higgins
A Jungle insider said: “With Tommy Fury pulling out it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.”
“She’ll bringing a bit of glamour to the jungle and make a brilliant campmate because she’s got a great sense of humour and is bound to get on with everyone.”
“It’s shaping up to be a strong year for woman on I’m A Celebrity this year.”
Tulisa
Tulisa Contostavlos is the first contestant reported to appear on the upcoming series of I’m A Celeb.
A source told the UK Sun: “Tulisa has been on ITV’s hit list for a while but until now she’s never wanted to consider it.”
“This year is a decade since she left The X Factor so she felt the time was right to return to the TV spotlight — the amazing reception to the N-Dubz reunion tour really helped build her confidence.”
Jane Moore
Loose Women star Jane Moore will reportedly appear on the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.
According to the MailOnline, the 62-year-old is set to follow in the footsteps of fellow panellists Stacey Solomon, Charlene White, and Olivia Attwood.
A TV source revealed: “Jane is really excited for the challenge of I’m A Celeb. She’s been separated from Gary now for two years and it’s about time she set herself a new goal, to really experience what she’s made of.”
“It’s been a transformative few years for Jane and doing the show, which will be completely out of her comfort zone, is something she’s really looking forward to.”
Coleen Rooney
Coleen Rooney is the another contestant who is reportedly set to enter the I’m a Celebrity jungle.
According to reports from The Sun, the deal secured between the ITV bosses and the 38-year-old is the biggest in the show’s history.
The bosses on the hit show hope the WAG will spill on her footballer husband Wayne and the fallout between her and Rebecca Vardy.
A source told The Sun: “I’m A Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup getting Coleen for the jungle this year and the team are thrilled to have her on board.”
Reverend Richard Coles
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles is reportedly set to “get ready for the jungle” for new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Richard has reportedly promised to spill the beans on the BBC.
The former member of the pop group The Communards has been outspoken in his criticism of the BBC, saying last year that the network “didn’t know its a**e from its elbow.”
DJ Dean McCullough
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An insider told The Sun: “As always, the jungle bosses have cleverly put together a sensational line-up guaranteed to make for compulsive viewing.”
“Meanwhile, Dean isn’t known for being a shrinking violet and is sure to be outspoken — plus he’s one of the youngest men lined up for the show so far.”
Danny Jones
McFly’s Danny Jones will reportedly star in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here this year.
The 38-year-old hitmaker, who co-judges The Voice with bandmate Tom Fletcher, is apparently making his way into the jungle.
New reports state that Danny is getting ready to leave for Australia next weekend ahead of the launch, which is scheduled for later in November.
A source told MailOnline: “Danny’s hugely popular already and very good looking – female viewers will lap him up.”
Oti Mabuse
An ITV insider said: “Oti is a brilliant name for I’m A Celebrity, she’s hugely popular and well liked by the ITV audience so bosses are over the moon she could be a campmate this year.
“She’s very much seen as being part of the ITV family of stars and is always guaranteed to be great fun.”
Melvin Odoom
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In 2021, radio DJ Melvin Odoom was tipped to appear on the show but abruptly declined.
“I think it’s an amazing show to watch,” said Melvin at the time.
“I think it’s so entertaining, but I don’t think I could hack being in the jungle. I’d be too, too scared.”
Alan Halsall
After 26 years on the Cobbles as the endearing Tyrone, Alan is incredibly popular with ITV fans and a source said: “Tyrone is one of Corrie’s most-loved characters so Alan comes with a ready-made fan base.”
“Sometimes soap actors who are known for their iconic roles don’t quite translate once in camp – Adam Woodyatt being one recent example.
“But Alan is a top lad with bags of personality so ITV are over the moon he’s signed up again.”
GK Barry
Grace recently made her debut as a Loose Women panellist, and it is said that she will be offered further work at ITV if she joins this year’s camp.
A source told The Sun: “They think she’ll make great TV and will help the show appeal to an even wider audience.”
A source told the publication: “GK is hugely popular with the younger generation and is sharp and quick-witted which would translate well to chats around the campfire with other celebs.”
“Producers think she has great energy and is highly entertaining.”
