Wayne Rooney headlines I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2026 line-up

Former England captain Wayne Rooney is among the biggest names confirmed for the 2026 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, with ITV unveiling its full cast ahead of the show's return to Australian screens.

The 40-year-old former Manchester United and Everton forward will be joined by 10 other celebrities when the programme begins on Monday, 16 November. His wife, Coleen, finished runner-up in the 2024 series.

The line-up also includes Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, former Love Island contestant Chloe Burrows and Paralympian and television presenter Ade Adepitan.

Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, YouTube personality Sharky, comedian Jack Skipper, model Leomie Anderson, actress Claire Sweeney and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup complete the cast.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will return as hosts for the 26th series, which will run for three weeks.

Rooney said he was looking forward to experiencing the show for himself, having received advice from his wife following her appearance two years ago. He also identified snakes and spiders among his biggest fears.

The series launches on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on 16 November.