THE wait is over – as The Sun can exclusively reveal the full line-up for I’m A Celeb 2024.
After frantic swaps behind-the-scenes, Ant and Dec have decided on their star-studded jungle cast.
The Sun already revealed wag Coleen Rooney will be bunking down with critters in Australia next month after securing the biggest deal in I’m A Celeb history.
An insider said: “As always, the jungle bosses have cleverly put together a sensational line-up guaranteed to make for compulsive viewing.”
Here are her fellow campmates heading Down Under for ITV’s juggernaut show, which kicks off on November 16.
Danny Jones
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The Sun revealed McFly’s Danny Jones had been drafted to replace Tommy Fury after the boxer pulled out.
Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011.
Danny, 38, is also considered a rising star on ITV as he’s now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom.
A jungle insider said: “As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he’ll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home.
“All the McFly guys are gym fanatics and Danny in particular has a great physique – which he’s bound to show off in the jungle.”
Oti Mabuse
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Oti, 34, quit Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 – after winning the glitterball twice – with soap star Kelvin Fletcher and comedian Bill Bailey – and has gone on to become one of ITV’s biggest names as a judge on Dancing on Ice.
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.”
Jane Moore
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Loose Women star and Sun columnist Jane Moore has signed on the dotted line for this year’s I’m A Celeb.
Jane, 62, is ready for a new challenge – having recently split from her husband.
After a transformative few years, Jane is stepping out of her comfort zone and will tackle creepy crawlies and starvation rations in Australia.
Dean McCullough
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Radio 1 rising star Dean McCullough has bagged a spot in the coveted show.
The Sun revealed Dean, 32, had been headhunted for the series.
And bosses are hoping he’ll add drama and hilarious banter to the camp.
A source said: “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.”
Tulisa
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X Factor judge and N-Dubz star Tulisa, 36, is making an epic TV comeback on I’m A Celeb.
After a 12-year health battle, the star is hoping to revive her career as a household name through the show.
The best line-up in I’m A Celeb history
By Rod McPhee
JUST when you thought this year’s I’m A Celebrity was going to be dominated by strong women – here’s an alpha male coming out swinging for the fellas.
Former featherweight boxer Barry McGuigan is a heavyweight addition to the jungle – and at 63 he just so happens to be the oldest too.
But, along with the signing of Melvin Odoom, he is really just the cherry on the cake because the line-up already looks like one of the best in the show’s history.
Star signing is unquestionably Coleen Rooney, with ITV bosses hoping (and praying) she’ll spill more beans about her Wagatha clash with Rebekah Vardy.
But there’ll be some serious feminine energy in the camp with Sun columnist and Loose Women star Jane Moore sharing fireside discussions with pop star Tulisa and dancer Oti Mabuse.
Perhaps the only thing missing this year is an obvious “villain of the piece” who’s likely to find themselves nominated for most of the stomach churning trials.
In recent years the jungle’s welcomed Seann Walsh, Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage, who’ve all hit the headlines for dubious behaviour.
But actually, the villains didn’t turn out to be the standout stars of IAC, and it’s still the less well-known celebs who emerge as unlikely heroes.
And despite big names dominating the buzz, my money is on Corrie’s Alan Halsall or the Rev Richard Coles as the dark horses of this year’s jungle.
A source said: “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.”
Barry McGuigan
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The boxing promoter previously mocked Amir Khan for failing a grim Bushtucker Trial on the ITV show.
Now The Sun can reveal sporting legend Barry McGuigan has signed up after Ally McCoist dropped out.
It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to breast cancer.
He told The Late Late Show in 2021: “She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache.”
Melvin Odoom
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Radio DJ Melvin Odoom had been touted for the show in 2021, but turned it down at the last minute.
“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.”
He previously enjoyed a spin on primetime telly in Strictly.
Alan Halsall
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Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to pull out of entering I’m A Celeb last year after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
He’s now put pen to paper and signed up again to take part in this year’s series.
Alan is hugely popular with ITV viewers after 26 years on the Cobbles as lovable Tyrone, 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.”
Maura Higgins
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Love Islander Maura Higgins was a late signing for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
Tommy Fury’s late exit helped pave the way for the Irish model and TV host because it meant there wouldn’t be two stars from the ITV2 dating show going into the jungle in the same year.
Maura, 33, will be leaving behind her boyfriend Pete Wicks after The Sun revealed they are an item.
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.”
Rev Richard Coles
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Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is set for I’m A Celebrity — and is ready to let rip at his old employer.
The former Communards and Strictly star, 62, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year.
An insider said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth.”
Coleen Rooney
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I’m A Celeb fans are in for a massive treat with Coleen Rooney entering the camp after her Wagatha Christie war.
ITV bosses hope Coleen will spill the beans on life with hubby Wayne and her epic fallout with Rebekah Vardy, who starred in the show back in 2017.
A source said: “I’m A Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup.”
Coleen and her four boys – Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six – are huge fans of the show.
Coleen, 38, is understood to be getting paid more than Reform leader Nigel Farage’s £1.5million last year.
GK Barry
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Presenter and YouTuber GK Barry has landed a spot on the coveted show after winning a huge fanbase from her viral interviews,
GK, real name Grace, recently interviewed controversial Only Fans creator Bonnie Blue, who made headlines for bedding 100 men in a day.
She’s also sat down with the likes of Alison Hammond, Madison Beer and Rob Beckett on her Saving Grace podcast.
GK has become a regular on ITV’s Loose Women panel ahead of her stint on primetime show I’m A Celebrity.