Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is reportedly in advanced talks to join the 2026 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, according to The Sun. The 35-year-old singer has held meetings with ITV bosses over a potential six-figure deal, following her split from Zion Foster and the diagnosis of her twin daughters with spinal muscular atrophy type 1.
Jesy Nelson's potential jungle stint
A source told The Sun that 'talks are at a very promising stage', with Nelson keen to take part both professionally and personally. The insider added: 'Continuing to raise awareness around SMA for her girls is something Jesy is very keen to do, and she knows she can use a platform like I'm A Celebrity to reach millions. Jesy also loves challenges and is a huge fan of the show. She'd love to show the public a different side to her.'
ITV bosses reportedly hope Nelson will sign her contract in the coming weeks. Metro has contacted Nelson's representative for comment.
Joanna Page and Su-Elise Nash in talks
Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page, 49, is also said to be in 'advanced talks' to enter the jungle. The Welsh star, who played Stacey on the BBC sitcom, has reportedly met with ITV bosses. A source told The Sun that 'all signs are looking positive', describing Page as a 'hugely popular' name who could be a 'coup' for ITV's biggest entertainment show.
Mis-Teeq star Su-Elise Nash, 45, could be this year's noughties icon. The singer, whose group's single Scandalous reached number two in 2003, is in early talks, according to The Sun. The group is reuniting for a Wembley show this autumn to mark the 25th anniversary of their debut album, Licking On Both Sides. Nash almost took part in 2008, and a source said 'the timing couldn't be better' for her second shot.
Nadiya Bychkova and Christopher Dean rumoured
Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova, 36, could swap the dance floor for the jungle after her exit from the BBC series following a major cast shakeup. An insider told The Sun: 'Nadiya has always been on the radar but has been unable to take part because of her commitment to Strictly. Now she's a free agent, the offers have been coming in thick and fast.'
Olympic skater Christopher Dean, one half of Torvill and Dean, is also in talks with ITV producers, according to The Sun. The 1984 gold medallist, who judged on Dancing on Ice until its 2025 cancellation, has 'recently retired and is looking for a new challenge', a source said, adding that he has met with producers 'a few times already'.
I'm A Celebrity 2026 is expected to air in November, though no official release date has been confirmed. Last year, livestreamer AngryGinge was crowned King of the Jungle, with Tom Wilson and Shona McGarty in second and third place.
