Wayne Rooney and Chloe Burrows will join the 26th series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, which launches this coming Monday on ITV, featuring a full lineup hosted by Ant and Dec in New South Wales, Australia.
- Wayne Rooney enters the New South Wales camp after his wife, Coleen, competed in the 2024 series.
- Chloe Burrows transitions from reality television and podcasting into the three-week Australian endurance challenge.
- Ade Adepitan makes history as the first wheelchair user to participate in the flagship ITV reality programme.
Football icon Wayne Rooney joins the reality television project after retiring from professional play in 2021 and moving into punditry and management. ITV reported that the former Manchester United forward stated he finally possesses the schedule required for the three-week run.
Wayne Rooney sought advice from his wife, Coleen, following her appearance on the programme two years prior. “I’m just looking forward to experiencing it in my own way, I think that’s the most important thing,” he said, according to ITV.
Podcaster and former Love Island runner-up Chloe Burrows joins the camp alongside several notable entertainment figures. ITV reported that Burrows described the programme as a British Christmas staple that offers a genuine community experience without dating or luxury.
Other confirmed campmates include Gavin & Stacey actor Joanna Page, Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan, YouTube content creator Sharky, television presenter AJ Odudu, comedian Jack Skipper, supermodel Leomie Anderson, and soap actor Claire Sweeney.
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| Contestant | Background | Notable Prior Work |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Rooney | Football Icon | Match of the Day Pundit / Manchester United |
| Ade Adepitan | Paralympian | 2004 Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Medalist |
| Sharky | Content Creator | Beta Squad (12.1 Million Subscribers) |
ITV producers adapted the New South Wales campsite layout for Ade Adepitan, making him the first wheelchair user in the main cast. Adepitan expressed surprise at breaking new ground on the network program.
“It’s never been done before, and it never crossed my mind I would be the first,” Adepitan told ITV regarding the opportunity to spend three weeks in the Australian environment.
