The salaries for the upcoming I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2025 cast have been revealed, with rapper Aitch securing the top spot by earning a staggering £250,000 for his appearance in the Australian jungle.
The new series begins on Sunday, November 16th at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, featuring a diverse lineup of celebrities including Jack Osbourne, Ruby Wax, and Kelly Brook, all of whom have negotiated varying pay packages for their participation.
The Complete Salary Breakdown
According to reports, the pay scale for this year's contestants shows significant variation, reflecting both their celebrity status and ITV's strategic goals.
At the bottom of the pay scale is comedian Eddie Kadi, who is reportedly receiving £75,000 for his jungle stint. While this makes him the lowest-paid celebrity, sources suggest the exposure could prove lucrative long-term if he performs well in the competition.
Broadcaster Kelly Brook follows with an £80,000 fee, with producers reportedly counting on her to share details about her 'colourful life' with viewers.
Several established television personalities fall into the £95,000 bracket, including comedy legend Ruby Wax, EastEnders favourite Shona McGarty, Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, and Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp. Notably, Martin Kemp is earning more than double what his son Roman received during his 2019 appearance.
Social media star Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) and former Lioness turned football pundit Alex Scott are both reportedly earning around £100,000. Alex Scott's exact fee remains a 'closely guarded secret,' with insiders noting her high-profile relationship with singer Jess Glynne likely increased her value to producers.
Top Earners and ITV's Youth Strategy
Jack Osbourne, who joined the show just months after his father Ozzy's death, is receiving a substantial £200,000 for his participation.
Topping the list is 25-year-old rapper Aitch with his impressive £250,000 fee. The Brit Award winner, who boasts over two million Instagram followers, represents ITV's clear push to attract younger viewers to the long-running reality series.
'Aitch is a very savvy negotiator and very wealthy in his own right already,' a showbiz source revealed. 'But I know he is looking to become more mainstream as he gets older, and this will be a good vehicle for him.'
The salary structure indicates ITV's strategic balancing act between established showbiz favourites who appeal to core viewers and social media influencers who can attract the coveted youth demographic.
Historical Context and Future Expectations
While this year's fees are substantial, they fall short of the record-breaking payments made in previous seasons. Last year, Coleen Rooney and Nigel Farage each reportedly received £1.5 million for their appearances, making them the joint highest earners in the show's history.
Other notable past earners include Noel Edmonds (£800,000 in 2018), Caitlyn Jenner (£500,000 in 2019), and both Harry Redknapp and Boy George (£500,000 each).
This year's contestants face three weeks of Bushtucker Trials, jungle survival, and the promised drama of two rumoured late arrivals. The series promises its usual mix of entertainment and challenges as celebrities compete to become King or Queen of the Jungle.
ITV has declined to comment on the reported salary figures, maintaining their policy of not discussing contract details with the media.
