ITV has dropped a menacing first look at the upcoming I'm A Celebrity All Stars 2026, sending fans into a frenzy of speculation about which famous faces will return for another bout of Bushtucker Trials. Filming for the special series, set in South Africa, is now wrapped, promising a tougher challenge than the Australian jungle.
First Look and Bigger Stakes
The newly released teaser opens with hosts Ant and Dec setting the scene, declaring they are 'looking for a legend' and questioning how much harder the All Stars version can be. The trailer quickly answers its own question, showcasing dramatic plunges, close encounters with snakes and sea creatures, and plenty of celebrity screams. As the duo quip, 'Well, quite a lot harder actually...'
ITV promises that the trials will be tougher than ever, with 'relentless twists and turns' and 'big consequences' for every decision. The live grand final will be broadcast from London, with the series expected to run for several weeks in early 2026, following the format of the first All Stars season which aired in April 2023.
The Rumoured All Stars Line-Up
A host of famous names from the show's history are rumoured to be taking part, according to reports. The speculated list includes an iconic reality TV star, an ex-football manager, and a former British Olympian.
Gemma Collins is reportedly set for a dramatic return after lasting just three days in 2014. A source suggested she 'hated it first time round' but knows it would be 'TV gold' to try again.
2016 winner Scarlett Moffatt is said to be back, with a source claiming she wants to show her young son how brave she can be. She would be joined by fellow 2016 campmate Adam Thomas, the Emmerdale actor who finished third.
Sporting legends are also in the mix. Sir Mo Farah, who came sixth in the 2020 Welsh series, is rumoured to be 'excited to experience a different side' of the show in South Africa. Boxing's David Haye (third in 2012) and ex-football manager Harry Redknapp (King of the Jungle in 2018) are also strongly linked to the cast.
Other notable rumours include 2012 runner-up Ashley Roberts, comedian Seann Walsh (fifth in 2022), and Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard (ninth in 2020). Singer Sinitta (2011), radio DJ Craig Charles (2014), and ex-footballer Jimmy Bullard (2014) complete the extensive list of potential returnees.
Filming Details and What We Know
Unlike the main series, I'm A Celebrity All Stars is filmed in advance in South Africa. Reports indicate production concluded earlier in December 2025. While many celebrities have been linked, some former campmates like Melvin Odoom have ruled themselves out, and others, such as Nicola McLean, are still hoping for a call.
An ITV spokesperson has stated that any names suggested for the line-up at this stage are 'just speculation'. Fans will have to wait until early 2026 to see which rumours become reality and who will follow in the footsteps of the first All Stars champion, Myleene Klass.
